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Arnaud Ungaro

IT Infrastructure Administrator | Bioinformatics & Genomics | PhD in Ecology

IT and scientific infrastructure professional, I approach my work as a pragmatic and demanding form of architecture, focused on stability, technical mastery, and long-term system durability.

Holding a Ph.D. in Ecology and Bioinformatics, I design and administer complex infrastructures while leading genomic and transcriptomic analysis projects, building on a strong dual expertise in both science and information technology.

With over 15 years of experience, I favor a rational approach, constructing robust, reliable, and sustainable solutions, far from fleeting technological trends.
My practice is grounded in a deep understanding of UNIX/Linux environments, storage systems, and networks, combined with the analytical rigor acquired through scientific research.

I am distinguished by my ability to cross disciplines without barriers, to design solid technical architectures, and to lead demanding bioinformatics projects with the same commitment to efficiency, stability, and precision.

  • Infrastructures: Server administration and management of virtualized environments, system optimization for high performance, management of shared and dedicated hosting.
  • Storage and Virtualization: Good skills in storage technologies (Ceph, HP Nimble, TrueNAS, Synology NAS) and scalable virtualization solutions.
  • Networks and Security: Management of Cisco ASA, Fortigate, Arbor firewalls, implementation of Zero Trust solutions with Teleport, advanced management of DNSSEC.
  • SSO and Identity Management: Administration of SSO solutions with OpenAM.
  • Workstations: Management of Linux workstations and daily use of MacOS as work environment.
  • Asset and Ticket Management: Expertise in asset and inventory management with GLPI, and ticket management with RT (Request Tracker) and Zendesk.
  • Bioinformatics: Development of software solutions for genomic and transcriptomic analysis, and system management for research projects.
  • Self-taught: Continuous learning and quick adaptation to new technical and technological challenges.

I am distinguished by my ability to provide efficient technical solutions and maintain a high level of client satisfaction in complex and demanding environments.

Professional Experience

Since March 2025: Systems Administrator – Conservatoire Botanique National Alpin

  • Administration of Linux servers hosting internal applications (GeoNature, PostgreSQL..)
  • Database maintenance and system security management
  • Supervision and operational maintenance of a scientific and heritage infrastructure

Since 2019: Independent Entrepreneur – IT Infrastructure Administrator | Bioinformatics & Genomics

  • Development of bioinformatics solutions for genomic data analysis and processing (RNA-seq, transcriptomics)
  • Design and administration of Linux infrastructures for scientific research projects and large-scale data analysis
  • Virtualization (VMware, Proxmox), storage management (Synology, TrueNAS, OpenMediaVault), deployment of High Performance Computing (HPC) environments
  • Automation of bioinformatics workflows (Python, Bash)
  • System security and performance management (audit, monitoring, optimization)
  • Hosting and managed services for individuals, professionals, and research projects (VPS, Plesk, backup, security)

2020 - 2024: Systems and Network Administrator, SafeBrands / CentralNic Group PLC

  • Administration and maintenance of UNIX/Linux servers
  • Management of VMware Vcenter and Proxmox PVE virtualization environments
  • Implementation and management of storage solutions (HP Nimble, Ceph, TrueNAS)
  • Linux client managed hosting
  • Level 2 management of shared and dedicated hosting (Plesk)
  • Domain name administration with Bind, Designate and advanced DNSSEC management
  • Security management with Cisco ASA, Fortigate, Arbor and Zero Trust implementation with Teleport
  • SSO systems management with OpenAM
  • Asset and inventory management with GLPI
  • Ticket management with RT (Request Tracker) and Zendesk
  • Daily use of MacOS as work environment and Linux workstation management
  • Internal Quality Auditor – ISO 9001

2014 - 2018: PhD Student in Genomic Ecology, Électricité de France – IMBE UMR CNRS 7263-IRD 237

  • Research on gene expression variations induced by environmental disturbances
  • Development of a software suite for transcriptome inference and hybrid specimen identification
  • Illumina sequencing and analysis of expression variations in response to xenobiotics

2014: Research Engineer, IMBE UMR CNRS 7263-IRD 237

  • Specialization in molecular biology techniques and ecology

Academic Background

  • 2018: PhD in Ecology, Aix Marseille University
  • 2013: Master's Degree in Bioinformatics, Structural Biochemistry and Genomics, Aix Marseille University
  • 2012: Bachelor's Degree in Bioinformatics, Structural Biochemistry and Genomics, University of the Mediterranean
  • 2011: Bachelor's Degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences, specialization in Biology, Evolution, and Environment, University of Provence

Internship Experience

  • 2013: Setup of a data analysis pipeline, IMBE UMR CNRS 7263-IRD 237
  • 2012: Extraction and amplification of human genomic DNA, Regional Cancer Center PACA, Paoli-Calmettes Institute
  • 2012: Differential transcriptomic analysis, TAGC UMR U1090 – INSERM
  • 2012: Software development for genomic studies, IMBE UMR CNRS 7263-IRD 237
  • 2010: Software development for Trans-splicing study, UMR-CNRS 6116 IMEP

Key Skills

  • Administration/Maintenance: UNIX/Linux, PleskPanel
  • Virtualization: VMware, Proxmox PVE, OpenStack, ESXi
  • Storage: Ceph, TrueNAS, HP Nimble, Synology NAS
  • Networks and Security: Cisco ASA, Fortigate, Arbor, DNSSEC, Teleport (Zero Trust)
  • SSO and Identity Management: OpenAM
  • Workstations: Linux workstation management, daily use of MacOS
  • Asset and Ticket Management: GLPI (asset and inventory management), RT (Request Tracker), Zendesk
  • Programming: Python, Bash, SQL
  • Hardware: Design, assembly, and optimization of servers and computers
  • Biology: Genetics, genomics, transcriptomics, molecular biology, Illumina sequencing
  • Deep experience: Linux user since 1998
  • Basic skills: Electricity and electronics

Certifications and Additional Training

  • 2021: Internal Quality Auditor – ISO 9001
  • 2017: Training for persons involved in the design of experimental procedures on aquatic models
  • 2016: Introduction to project management, Electrical qualification (H0B0)
  • 2016: Writing and publishing scientific articles in Life Sciences, use of Zotero
  • 2015: Intellectual property and strategic information management, Researcher rights

Languages

  • French: Native
  • English: Professional level (TOEIC 860/990)

Publications and Projects

  • Voskhod: Development of a pipeline for hybrid transcriptome analysis.
  • Publication: Challenges and solutions for transcriptome assembly in non-model organisms.

Personal Projects and Experiments

  • Setup of a personal lab to experiment with hardware technologies, virtualization (ESXi, Proxmox PVE), and storage (TrueNAS)
  • Experiments with nano-computers like Raspberry Pi and electronic projects with Arduino
  • Various electronic projects

Personal Information

  • Driving license: Category B, 125 cm³ motorcycle training

Interests

  • Camping
  • Diving
  • DIY (Do It Yourself)
  • Gardening
  • Computing
  • Photography

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