================================================================================ NATHAN WOODBURN Linux Systems Administrator ================================================================================ CONTACT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phone: +61 493 129 562 Email: contact@nathan.woodburn.au Location: Canberra, ACT Website: nathan.woodburn.au (https://nathan.woodburn.au) Github: @nathanwoodburn (https://github.com/nathanwoodburn) Linkedin: @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 (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 (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 ================================================================================