Hi, I'm Gabriel

Cloud Infrastructure Specialist designing secure, scalable systems with expertise in virtualization, networking, and ISO 27001 compliance.

A scripted demonstration terminal. It replays a fixed sequence of commands and is not connected to live infrastructure.
gabriel@portfolio: ~/showcase

$ whoami

gabriel.roque

$ cat /etc/role

CTO @ GIGAIPNET S.A.S.

$ uptime --sla

99.99% uptime · 5+ yrs prod

$ pvecm status

demo-lab · nodes 3 · quorate

$ zpool status -x

all pools are healthy

$ ls /etc/ssl/certs/

iso27001 ccna mtcna lpi cpanel

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Expertise

Technical Expertise

Specialized in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions with industry certifications.

Cloud Infrastructure

Proxmox VE and VMware vSphere hypervisors, container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Proxmox
  • VMware
  • Docker

Storage & Backup

Enterprise storage with ZFS and Ceph, BaaS and DRaaS solutions for business continuity.

  • ZFS
  • Ceph
  • BaaS/DRaaS

Cybersecurity

Information security management, ISO 27001 compliance, penetration testing, and security auditing.

  • ISO 27001
  • SIEM
  • PenTesting

Network Engineering

Enterprise network design with MikroTik, Cisco, and Arista. IPv6 deployment and optimization.

  • MikroTik
  • Cisco
  • IPv6
Track record

Professional Experience

Over 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, security, and technology leadership.

  1. Sep 2023 - Present

    Chief Technology Officer

    GIGAIPNET S.A.S.

    Lead technical strategy and operations, maintaining 99.99% system uptime. Drive ISO 27001 compliance initiatives and optimize cloud infrastructure for enterprise clients.

  2. Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

    Information Technology Infrastructure Specialist

    Ondú Soluciones S.A.

    Managed VMware vSphere virtualized environments and implemented Veeam backup strategies. Led Active Directory migrations and infrastructure projects for enterprise clients.

  3. May 2021 - Feb 2023

    IT Cloud Engineer

    TELECU S.A.S.

    Provisioned and managed cloud services and virtualized environments. Delivered Level 2 technical support for hosting and VPS solutions.

  4. Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

    Systems Engineer

    ASEGLOB S.A.

    Installed, configured, and maintained physical and virtualized servers. Implemented logical security systems and designed enterprise network architectures using Cisco and MikroTik devices.

  5. Nov 2019 - May 2020

    Access Network Department Assistant

    Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

    Executed functional testing and validation for OLT/FTTX fiber optic deployment projects. Prepared technical documentation and generated network monitoring reports.

Validated

Certifications

Industry-recognized certifications validating expertise in security, networking, and cloud technologies.

  • ISO 27001:2022 Internal Auditor

    ERCA

  • CCNA

    Cisco

  • MTCNA

    MikroTik

  • Linux Essentials

    Linux Professional Institute

  • cPanel Professional Certification (CPP)

    cPanel

  • Advanced Data Center Services

    LACNIC

How I help

Consulting Services

Expert guidance to strengthen your IT infrastructure, security posture, and cloud operations.

IT Infrastructure Design

End-to-end infrastructure planning, implementation, and optimization for maximum uptime and performance.

  • Server architecture design
  • Virtualization strategy
  • Network infrastructure
  • Disaster recovery planning

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Comprehensive security assessments and ISO 27001 implementation to protect your business assets.

  • Security audits
  • ISO 27001 implementation
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Security policy development

Cloud Migration

Strategic cloud adoption and migration services to modernize your infrastructure efficiently.

  • Cloud readiness assessment
  • Migration planning
  • Hybrid cloud design
  • Cost optimization

How engagements work

Most work starts with a short assessment, then continues as a fixed-scope project or a monthly retainer. Remote-first, with on-site visits in Ecuador where the work needs them.

  • Assessment: 1–2 weeks, fixed fee
  • Project: fixed scope, fixed price
  • Retainer: monthly, ongoing advisory
Writing

Latest Articles

Insights on cybersecurity, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.

Virtualization 7 min read

IT Infrastructure Evolution: A Journey Through History

The evolution of technology architecture has been crucial in the development and optimization of IT infrastructures. We explore the transition from dedicated servers to virtualization and containerization.

Get in touch

Let's Work Together

Ready to enhance your IT infrastructure or strengthen your security posture? I'd love to hear from you.

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