Arnaud Ungaro

IT Infrastructure Administrator | Bioinformatics & Genomics | Ph.D. in Ecology

IT Infrastructure Administrator with over 15 years of experience, specializing in managing UNIX/Linux infrastructures, virtualization (VMware, Proxmox), and storage solutions (Ceph, HP Nimble, TrueNAS). With a PhD in ecology and bioinformatics, I stand out for my versatility and ability to quickly adapt to various technical environments, whether it’s managing complex infrastructures or developing bioinformatics solutions.

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

I am known for delivering high-performing technical solutions and maintaining a high level of client satisfaction in complex and demanding environments.

Professional Experience

Since 2020: 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)
• Management of Linux client outsourcing
• Level 2 support for dedicated and shared hosting (Plesk)
• Domain name management with Bind, Designate, and advanced DNSSEC management
• Security management with Cisco ASA, Fortigate, Arbor, and Zero Trust implementation with Teleport
• SSO system management with OpenAM
• Asset and stock management with GLPI
• Ticket management via RT (Request Tracker) and Zendesk
• Daily use of MacOS as a work environment and management of Linux workstations
• Internal Quality Auditor - ISO 9001

Since 2019: Freelance Bioinformatician

• Development of bioinformatics solutions for genomic data processing
• System administration for genomics research projects
• Implementation of Linux infrastructures for scientific projects

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

• Research on gene expression variations induced by environmental disruptions
• Development of a software suite to infer transcriptomes and identify hybrid specimens
• Illumina sequencing and analysis of gene expression variations in response to xenobiotics

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

• Specialization in molecular biology and ecology techniques

Academic Background

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

Internships

• 2013: Development of a data analysis pipeline, IMBE UMR CNRS 7263-IRD 237
• 2012: DNA extraction and amplification, 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 research, UMR-CNRS 6116 IMEP

Key Skills

• Systems Administration: UNIX/Linux, PleskPanel
• Virtualization: VMware, Proxmox PVE, OpenStack, ESXi
• Storage: Ceph, TrueNAS, HP Nimble, Synology NAS
• Networking and Security: Cisco ASA, Fortigate, Arbor, DNSSEC, Teleport (Zero Trust)
• SSO and Identity Management: OpenAM
• Workstations: Linux workstations management, daily MacOS usage
• Asset and Ticket Management: GLPI (asset and stock management), RT (Request Tracker), Zendesk
• Programming: Python, Bash, SQL
• Hardware: Server and computer design, assembly, and optimization
• Biology: Genetics, genomics, transcriptomics, molecular biology, Illumina sequencing
• Advanced Experience: Using Linux since 1998
• Basic Knowledge: Electricity and electronics

Certifications and Additional Training

• 2021: Internal Quality Auditor - ISO 9001
• 2017: Training for experimental procedure design on aquatic models
• 2016: Project management introduction, Electrical authorization (H0B0)
• 2016: Scientific article writing and publication in Life Sciences, Zotero usage for thesis bibliography writing
• 2015: Intellectual property and strategic information management, Researcher and content creator rights

Languages

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

Publications and Projects

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

Personal Projects and Experimentation

• Set up a personal lab for experimenting with hardware technologies, virtualization (ESXi, Proxmox PVE), and storage (TrueNAS)
• Experimentation with Raspberry Pi nano-computers and electronic projects using Arduino
• Various electronics projects

Personal Information

• Driver's license: Category B, 125 cm³ training

Hobbies and Interests

• Camping
• Scuba diving
• DIY projects
• Gardening
• Computing
• Photography