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Hi, I'm Michelle! 👋

Linux Systems Administration | Cloud Infrastructure | Cybersecurity

I'm building hands-on skills in Linux systems administration, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. My goal is to apply these skills to roles in Linux administration, cloud support, and cloud security.

I bring a background in frontend development and a growing portfolio of practical labs focused on system administration, secure infrastructure, identity and access management, and automation.

🛡️ Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+

🐧 Linux & Systems Administration

I'm actively studying for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification and developing practical Linux administration skills through hands-on labs.

Areas of focus include:

  • Linux command line and system administration
  • User, group, and permission management
  • File systems, storage, and LVM
  • Networking and troubleshooting
  • Services, processes, and systemd
  • Security hardening and access controls

☁️ Featured Cloud Projects

AWS Secure Cloud Infrastructure Automation

Tools: AWS, Terraform, S3

Building AWS infrastructure as code with a focus on secure storage configuration, encryption, versioning, and blocking public access.

View the AWS project

Azure IaC & RBAC Deployment

Tools: Azure, Bicep, RBAC

Exploring repeatable Azure infrastructure deployment and role-based access control, applying the principle of least privilege.

View the Azure project

💻 Technologies & Tools

  • Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Bicep
  • Security: IAM, RBAC, least privilege
  • Scripting: PowerShell
  • Development: JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS
  • Version Control: Git, GitHub

🌱 Currently Building & Learning

  • Preparing for the RHCSA certification through hands-on Linux labs
  • Publishing Linux and systems administration projects
  • Building secure cloud infrastructure with AWS and Azure
  • Practicing identity and access management
  • Developing infrastructure automation skills

🔗 Connect With Me

I'm committed to continuous learning and building practical projects that demonstrate technical skills, security awareness, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.

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  1. AWS-secure-cloud-infrastructure-automation AWS-secure-cloud-infrastructure-automation Public

    Secure AWS infrastructure using Terraform, IAM, and automated CI/CD workflows.

    HCL

  2. azure-iac-rbac-deployment azure-iac-rbac-deployment Public

    Automated multi-tier Azure infrastructure (VNet & Storage) deployment utilizing Azure Bicep and enforcing the Principle of Least Privilege via RBAC.

    Bicep

  3. linux-system-health-automation linux-system-health-automation Public

    Linux system health monitoring and disk usage alert automation using Bash.

    Shell

  4. library-react-mod5 library-react-mod5 Public

    A modern, responsive bookstore built with React. Browse and sort books, view detailed product pages, and manage a fully interactive shopping cart with real-time pricing, tax calculation, and quanti…

    JavaScript

  5. mod6_FINAL_MovieSearch mod6_FINAL_MovieSearch Public

    JavaScript