About Me
Welcome! I'm Blake Ridgway, a Systems Administrator passionate about cybersecurity, technology, and ultra endurance cycling.
Background
As a Systems Administrator, I focus on ensuring the stability, integrity, and performance of critical IT infrastructure. Through hands-on experience managing Linux, AWS, and Azure environments, I've learned that true system stability is impossible without robust security. This realization has driven me to actively develop my skills in both offensive and defensive security, with a particular focus on application security and secure infrastructure.
I believe that understanding how to break systems is the best way to learn how to build unbreakable ones. I'm currently documenting my entire cybersecurity learning journey, including all notes and projects, in my CyberSec Odyssey Repository .
Core Competencies
Systems Administration
Expertise in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Linux and Windows server environments.
Cloud Technologies
Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure, including EC2, S3, Azure VMs, and virtual networking.
Security & Monitoring
Implementing monitoring solutions and security practices to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Network Management
Practical knowledge of Cisco, Fortigate, and Netgate solutions for network optimization.
Automation & Scripting
Using Bash, PowerShell, and Python to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
Ultra Endurance Cycling
Combining passion for cycling with data-driven insights and secure development practices.
Technologies & Tools
OS & Cloud
DevOps & Automation
Languages & Frameworks
Security & Monitoring
Blake Ridgway
Systems Administrator & Cybersecurity Enthusiast