Michael Hallager

Senior Linux System Administrator

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Norsewood, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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About me
Networking and Linux Systems Engineer | ZL2NET | AS24511
Education
- Udemy
  2023 -
  Mikrotik Switching - Spanning Tree Protocol Network and System Administration/Administrator
  Online short course focusing on Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) and Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP) protocols. RSTP was a component of my earlier Cisco qualification, however, I needed to deploy MSTP for Vivid Computers in a Mikrotik environment.
- Udemy
  2022 -
  MikroTik CAPsMAN with LABS Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Udemy
  2020 -
  OSPF on MikroTik with LABS (RouterOS v7) Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Udemy
  2019 -
  BGP on MikroTik with LABS - From Entry to Intermediate level Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- AMES Auckland (now called Youbee)
  2009 - 2009
  Certificate of Network Device Administration Cisco Networking Academy Passed all modules in highest grade band
Experience
- Vivid Computers Ltd
  Nov 1999 - now
  Senior Linux System Administrator
  - Setup and maintain Linux servers providing Web Hosting, E-mail and DNS services to NGO, business and school clients.- Setup and maintain backend servers for the provision of Internet Access, ie: Radius.- Setup and maintain Mikrotik managed switching and routing hardware to provide internal IP connectivity for servers, and Internet Access for clients via DSL and UFB networks.- Manage ASN 139005, IPv4 and IPv6 resources according to APNIC and internal policies.- Design and manage Layer-2, OSPF and BGP networking.- Negotiate agreements with IP transit suppliers and handle ongoing technical matters with them.- Manage peering via NZIX, EdgeIX and PNI with companies including Netflix, Meta (Facebook, etc), Cloudflare, Akamai, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and others.- Manage and supply SSL certificates.- Regularly liase with owner about relevant technical and commercial matters and opportunities. Show less
- Net Trust Ltd
  Mar 2003 - now
  Managing Director
- Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges
  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
  Building Maintenance
- ITS Internet Services | Net Trust Ltd
  Apr 2019 - Jul 2021
  System Engineer
- Designhand Limited
  Jul 2019 - Jun 2024
  Senior Linux System Administrator
  - Setup and maintain Linux servers providing Wordpress hosting to a range of business clients.- Manage and supply SSL certificates.
Licenses & Certifications
- Restricted Maritime Operator's Certificate
  Coastguard New Zealand
  Jan 2004
- NZ Firearms Licence
  Te Tari Pūreke - Firearms Safety Authority
  Feb 2023
- Certificate In Network Device Administration and Support
  Cisco Networking Academy
  Sept 2009
- Radio Amateur Licence
  New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters
  Jan 1994
Volunteer Experience
- Co-Founder
  Issued by Philippines Micro Solar Development on Jan 2015
  Associated with Michael Hallager