
NAV
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ANDREAS RAUCH
CV
ANDREAS RAUCH
C.V.
SKILLS
Skripting & Automation
- PowerShell (8/10): Custom tooling, Windows automation, internal tooling support & mentoring
- Python (6/10): Backend tooling, multithreaded services, PDF processing pipelines, API integrations
- Exposure to Go, Rust, C, Zig – comfortable reading and adapting; still exploring preferred compiled stack
INFRASTRUCTURE & SYSTEMS
- Built and maintain fully self-hosted infrastructure, from hardware to services
- Linux admin (Debian, Arch, RHEL, Ubuntu) – apt/YUM ecosystems, systemd, journaling, userland tuning
- Proxmox (light use) – container-focused VM orchestration, snapshot management
- Monitoring via Grafana, NTFY, and custom alert scripts
- Strong "control begins at hardware" mindset — DIY-first approach to all infra
- Customized Cron Jobs and Systemd services for specialized applications.
NETWORKING & SECURITY
- Basic VLAN configuration, Cloudflare-backed firewalls, DNS via Pi-hole + Unbound
- Preference for key-based SSH, root-disabled configs, long-pass 2FA everywhere
- All services segmented, IoT contained in isolated VLANs
- Conceptual grasp of routing tables, dynamic routing principles
CONTAINERS & ORCHESTRATION
- Heavy use of Docker Compose, service orchestration via Traefik, Watchtower, and custom containers
- Built custom VS Code Server and job runner images tailored to dev workflow
- Kubernetes: Lab environment in progress
IDENTITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT
- Actively integrating Authentik for unified SSO across self-hosted stack
- Previous experience with Keycloak, aware of LDAP fundamentals
- Managing production-grade IAM for separate user circles on a VPS
DEVOPS & CONFIG MANAGEMENT
- Working Ansible experience in professional environment
- CI/CD exposure via basic automation chains; not currently managing complex build systems
- Version control with Git, GitLab-hosted repos (self-hosted)
PRIVACY & PHILOSOPHY
- Privacy-first, local-first architecture — deGoogled personal environment
- Self-hosted: Nextcloud, Vaultwarden, Mail (Migadu), Wiki.js, etc.
- Strict separation of roles, no unnecessary cloud dependencies
SOFT SKILLS & WORK STYLE
- Hybrid work style: independent execution with strong cross-team support
- Experienced in owning deliverables (e.g. PDF backend rewrite) from problem space to production
- Comfortable challenging assumptions and pushing for secure, maintainable solutions
- Documentation-first: Neovim + Markdown, Git-based personal knowledgebase. Formal tools at work
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mid 2022 to Present
3BANKENIT - Linux Systems Operations & Tooling
- Maintain and operate critical applications (core banking B2B, Atlassian Suite, Nextcloud) on RHEL servers
- Manage deployments and service lifecycle in test, integration, and production environments
- Automate infrastructure tasks with Ansible; use Docker Compose and Traefik for containerized services
- Responsible for system uptime, monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis
- Perform system hardening, patch management, and internal security assessments
- Work in a small, high-autonomy team with significant technical ownership
January 2020 to Mid 2022
3BANKENIT - Test automation and windows systems
- Managed test environments and scheduling for Tricentis Tosca across multiple tiers
- Developed and maintained PowerShell scripts for test automation and system tasks
- Administered Windows Server instances used in testing pipelines
- Implemented and tested feature updates and new Tosca versions
- Provided Level 3 support to internal QA and test teams
- Handled Tosca workspace and environment management
April 2018 to December 2019
3BANKENIT - Apprenticeship - QA & Test infrastructure
- Intern
- Supported test automation using Tricentis Tosca
- Wrote scripts (primarily PowerShell) to support test infrastructure and scheduled tasks
- Shadowed senior QA and infrastructure staff during deployments and test rollouts
March 2017 to December 2019
BBRZ GRUPPE LINZ
- Completed vocational reskilling program focused on system administration and programming
- Gained practical experience through internships and hands-on training modules
- Specialized in infrastructure, scripting, and IT operations fundamentals
November 2016
BBRZ GRUPPE LINZ
- Zukunftschance++
- Participated in career redirection program aimed at long-term workforce reintegration
- Initial step into the IT field following health-related absence
2009 to 2016
Health-Related Career Break
- Focused on recovery while pursuing self-directed education in computer systems and mathematics
- Explored technology through hands-on experimentation and personal projects
- Diversified knowledge across digital art, game design theory, and scripting fundamentals
March to April 2009
September 2008 to March 2009
OÖ LANDESBANK AG
- Digitized and verified customer banking contracts
- Supported process optimization in the back office department
July 2007 to January 2008
AKH LINZ
- Provided non-medical support to patients across hospital departments
- Transported patients between wards and diagnostics units
EDUCATION & TRAINING
2021-02-11
Apprenticeship: IT Specialist – Informatics
Final Exam passed with distinction
WIFI Linz / Austrian Chamber of Commerce
2020-01-03
Apprenticeship: IT Specialist – TECHNOLOGY
Final Exam passed with merit
WIFI Linz / Austrian Chamber of Commerce
2023-07-19
General University Entrance Qualification (Berufsreifeprüfung)
Pursued and passed while working full-time in IT
2019-10-18
TELC English Certificate – Level C1
- Advanced language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level C1
- Fluent in professional and technical communication, including documentation, negotiation, and public speaking
- Tested in reading, listening, writing, and speaking across academic and workplace contexts
- Capable of precise, nuanced expression — ideal for international teams and client-facing roles
2023-01-07
Project Management Competence Training
LIMAK Austrian Business School
2021-12-04
Complete Python Bootcamp
Self-paced course via Udemy
Focus on Python 3, scripting, and automation basics
Completed alongside full-time work
ongoing
ONGOING DEVELOPMENT & PERSONAL PROJECTS
- Self-hosted Homelab Infrastructure: Containerized stack with Docker, Traefik, LDAP, DNS, mail, and automation workflows.
- VPS Hosting for Private Circle: Nextcloud, Vaultwarden, Mirotalk, and other Big Tech-free services.
- Microcontroller Projects: DIY hardware with Arduino/ESP for home automation and tinkering.
Let’s talk if you want to know more.
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