Arnaud Ungaro
Systems and Network Administrator | Bioinformatician
Systems and network administrator with over 10 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