# Nathan Woodburn
### Linux Systems Administrator

[+61 493 129 562](tel:+61493129562) • [contact@nathan.woodburn.au](mailto:contact@nathan.woodburn.au) • Canberra, ACT • [nathan.woodburn.au](https://nathan.woodburn.au) • [@nathanwoodburn](https://github.com/nathanwoodburn) • [@nathanwoodburn](https://linkedin.com/in/nathanwoodburn)

## Summary

System Administrator specializing in Linux, Docker, and server deployments. Experienced in managing Proxmox, networks, and CI/CD pipelines. Implementing Python automations to optimize system operations. Ability to deploy and maintain server environments, self-hosted services, and web applications while ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.

## Experience

### Web Hosting System Administrator — CSIRO
*Dec 2025 - Present | Canberra*
- Configure and manage web services
- Managing Kubernetes services
- Building tools to assist with internal processes

### Technical Support Specialist — Namebase
*Oct 2022 - Jun 2025 | Remote*
- Provided technical support for users, focusing on domain setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Worked with engineering teams to report bugs and suggest product improvements.
- Diagnosed complex DNS issues including nameserver propagation and zone file errors.
- Gained hands-on experience with recursive and authoritative DNS, DNSSEC, and decentralized naming.
- Engaged with the community through social platforms and represented Namebase at conferences.

### Small Business Owner — Nathan 3D Printing Service
*Feb 2020 - Dec 2023*
- Operated a custom 3D printing and CAD design business independently.
- Handled client communication, design iteration, and order fulfillment.
- Built end-to-end project management and technical design skills.

## Projects

### Server Lab
*Technologies: Proxmox, Networking, Linux, DNS*
- Maintain a personal physical server running Proxmox hypervisor.
- Host multiple virtual machines across three VLANs with isolated firewalls for enhanced security.
- Provide DNS and recursive resolver hosting services for external users.
- Host a suite of self-hosted services such as Gitea, Authentik, Vaultwarden and Nextcloud.

### Personal Website
*Technologies: Python 3, Flask, Docker, CI/CD*
- Designed modular web application architecture with Flask blueprints and reusable templates.
- Managed containerized deployment using Docker on a dedicated server, ensuring consistency and scalability.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, building, and deployment from Git.
- Integrated dynamic content and interactive features while maintaining secure and optimized server operations.

## Education

### Bachelor of Computing — Australian National University
*2022 - 2026*

### Discovering Engineering — Australian National University
*Years 11 - 12*
- Completed enrichment program in engineering disciplines, CAD modeling, and design thinking

### Home Educated — Self-Directed Learning
- Developed passion for technology through independent exploration of programming, system administration, and server management.

## Skills

- Python 3
- Git
- Docker Containerization
- DNS
- Linux administration
- Technical troubleshooting