Michael Benardis Email & Phone Number

Pireas, GR

Athens, Attiki, Greece

• I work at Zoottle, a company that leverage Hotel's WiFi to improve their guest engagement and build their brands.In my role as the sole Senior Systems Administrator at Zoottle, I have:
• Architected and deployed scalable cloud infrastructure based on Linux servers, web servers (Nginx), load balancers (Haproxy) and databases (Mariadb, MongoDB, Redis) using Ansible, and Terraform.
• Developed robust CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab) and monitoring solutions (Prometheus & Grafana) for streamlined deployments.
• Implemented container orchestration (Docker Swarm & Kubernetes), achieving 99.9% application uptime.
• Successfully managed and maintained a fleet of over a thousand access control devices across multiple locations, developing custom bash and Lua scripts for remote monitoring, firmware optimization (OpenWRT), and.

Agios Stefanos, Attiki, Greece

• Echothrust is a company that develops and implements online and onsite security CTF contests.As a technical consultant I have:
• Designed and implemented CTF contests for various security events to enhance cybersecurity awareness.
• Managed network security, virtualization, firewalls, monitoring, and intrusion detection systems for optimal protection.
• Collaborated with clients to provide technical consultation on security projects, ensuring effective solutions are implemented.

Peristéra, Attiki, Greece

• Promitheftiki Meat S.A. was a wholesale company of meat and meat products operating its own shops.As an IT Manager I have:
• Managed technical support for IT equipment in offices and shops, including Linux servers and Windows workstations.
• Collaborated with vendors for software and hardware support, ensuring smooth operations.
• Successfully migrated bare metal Windows servers to Linux/KVM based virtual servers, enhancing efficiency.
• Implemented local and central backup solutions, VPN, and company email server for enhanced data security.

Piraeus, Attiki, Greece

• Setel Hellas was an international provider of market leading ICT solutions specially designed for the maritime and offshore vertical businesses.As a Senior Systems Engineer I have:
• Led global deployment of IT solutions on vessels, including servers and network equipment.
• Conducted crew training sessions to ensure seamless integration of new systems.
• Managed project integration with partners to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Paiania, Attiki, Greece

• Analyzed market trends to formulate strategies for Value Add Systems products.
• Provided pre-sales presentations and technical sales support for end-to-end solutions.
• Guided sales process, responded to RFIs/Qs, and conducted market research.

Athens, Attiki, Greece

• Spearheaded the implementation of Single Sign On for Vodafone Web Portal, enhancing user experience and security.
• Developed Java Download platform for Vodafone Live! Wap portal, improving accessibility and download efficiency.
• Successfully implemented Digital Right Management for Full Track Music Download service, ensuring copyright protection.

Msc, Communication Systems

Activities and Societies: Swansea University Computer Society

Beng, Computer Systems Enginneering

Activities and Societies: Founder of Sussex University Linux Users'​ Group