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
Linux Fedora Debian AWS Azure
DevOps & Automation
Docker Kubernetes Git Bash
Languages & Frameworks
C# .NET Python Ruby
Security & Monitoring
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Blake Ridgway

Systems Administrator & Cybersecurity Enthusiast

Systems Admin Cybersecurity Enthusiast Linux & Open Source Advocate Ultra Endurance Cyclist