A specialist who builds
Hands-on experience with Linux, data protection, storage, hybrid environments, Kubernetes, and cloud. From problem analysis to rollout, I work closely with operations and the teams that keep critical services available.
Critical Infrastructure · Cloud · Automation
Gustavo Ragazzi.
Technical specialist and leader with more than 15 years of experience supporting major companies, including IBM, Kyndryl, Honda, NiSource, FFIC, and others. I turn complex environments into more resilient, efficient, and automated operations by connecting infrastructure, cloud, DevOps, AI, and data protection.
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Shell · Automation · Kubernetes · Mentoring
287 TB
capacity released through automation
3 clouds
Azure · AWS · Google Cloud
360°
strategy · execution · mentoring
01 / about
Technology with an operational mindset.
My work combines technical depth, leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset. The goal is simple: reduce risk, eliminate repetitive work, and prepare infrastructure for the business's next stage.
A leader who multiplies knowledge
Beyond technical delivery, I share knowledge and develop people through mentoring in Linux, Shell Scripting, automation, backup, and infrastructure. Sustainable solutions start with teams capable of evolving them.
$ whoami gustavo_ragazzi $ cat current_focus.conf role=tech_lead mission=modernize_with_resilience method=automate_and_share # less noise. more reliability.
Professional objective
To work as a specialist and technical leader in Infrastructure, Cloud, and Automation, driving the modernization of enterprise environments with DevOps, Artificial Intelligence, and data protection — always focused on efficiency, innovation, and people.
02 / projects
Impact you can see in operations.
Projects delivered in critical enterprise environments where availability, security, and careful execution are not differentiators — they are requirements.
Storage optimization at scale
Automation designed to identify optimization opportunities and recover capacity without compromising data protection.
outcome → 287 TB releasedEnterprise Data Domain upgrades
Led the complete upgrade lifecycle, coordinating planning, stakeholder alignment, and execution in line with Dell recommendations.
scope → end-to-end technical leadershipIBM Storage Protect refresh
Upgraded and migrated TSM servers to new infrastructure while preserving operational continuity and service reliability.
focus → low-risk modernizationAutomated health checks and reporting
Scripts for operational checks, health reports, and proactive visibility across backup environments.
stack → Linux · Shell · APIs · Git03 / stack
Tools in service of reliability.
A foundation spanning operating systems, automation, cloud platforms, containers, and the enterprise data protection ecosystem.
Automation & DevOps
Cloud & Containers
Infrastructure & Data Protection
04 / learning
Applied curiosity, always.
Certifications and training complement hands-on experience and keep my toolkit aligned with the most relevant developments in cloud, automation, and resilience.
AI
Agentic AI Certified Foundations AssociateAgentic AI · Foundations
A practical, build-it-yourself introduction to AI agents. Built an agent from scratch and worked with LangChain, the OpenAI Agents SDK, a real MCP server, OCI Enterprise AI Agents, and Agentic AI features in Oracle AI Database — learning the why from first principles, not just the how.
GCP
Cloud Digital LeaderGoogle Cloud
RSC
Rubrik Security Cloud AdministrationRubrik · RSCA
AWS
Cloud PractitionerAWS · Recertified
SRE
Site Reliability Engineer PractitionerProfessional training
DEL
Data Protection Suite TrainingDell Technologies
IBM
Spectrum Protect AdministratorIBM · Versions 6.1, 6.3, 7.1.1, and 8.1
LAB
AI, Linux, Kubernetes & DevOpsKyndryl · Courses and hands-on labs
05 / let's connect
Critical environments deserve clear solutions.
Connect with me to exchange ideas about infrastructure, cloud, automation, data protection, technical leadership, or professional opportunities.