tamld - Overview

👋 Hi, I'm Tam Le Duc

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👋 Hi, I'm Tam Le Duc

💡 I’m a systems engineer who appreciates clarity, structure, and steady reliability. I don’t build systems to impress — I build them to quietly endure.

For over a decade, I’ve worked in roles supporting users, managing infrastructure, and optimizing IT systems in environments that depend on uptime and stability.
My favorite work happens behind the scenes — writing scripts to remove repetitive steps, documenting processes so others can follow, and designing systems that "just work" even when no one's paying attention.

As someone more introverted by nature, I lean toward simplicity over spotlight. I focus on solving problems thoughtfully, crafting clear workflows, and supporting teams quietly with consistency and care.
To me, working like a background service — always there, often unnoticed — can be just as meaningful as being front and center.

📌 This portfolio isn’t just about what I do — it reflects how I think:

Solid systems begin with steady hands. And steady eyes see things as they are.

🛠️ Areas I work in

IT infrastructure management (on-premise)
System deployment & optimization
Automation with CMD / PowerShell / Bash, and Infrastructure as Code
Virtualization (Hyper-V, VirtualBox, Proxmox, Docker)
Monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery planning (Zabbix, NAS)

⚙️ Tools I use regularly

🖥️ Terminal: CMD, PowerShell, Bash
🧰 Automation: Winget, Chocolatey, Shell scripts, Vagrant, Ansible
🐳 Virtualization: Hyper-V, VirtualBox, Docker
📈 Monitoring: Zabbix, Prometheus
🔒 Security: Fortinet, Kaspersky Center
📦 Backup: NAS, 3-2-1 strategy (manual & automated)

🧭 Principles I work by

Prioritize stability over complexity — fewer errors, better results
Document along the way — so others can follow with confidence
Automate what repeats — to save effort for meaningful work
Intentional minimalism — use what fits, not what’s trendy
Stay calm in incidents — it helps more than any tool

📌 Featured Projects

cmdToolForHelpdesk: A set of scripts to automate common IT support tasks on Windows
IaC: Reusable infrastructure templates using Vagrant and shell scripts

🤝 How I work

I avoid noisy multitasking. I focus on what matters — stability, security, and maintainability.
I don’t patch in haste. I design so things don’t break easily.
I don’t keep knowledge to myself. I write it down for others.
I enjoy quiet consistency, and value self-direction and responsibility in daily work.

🔭 Currently exploring

Infrastructure-as-Code (Ansible, Terraform)
Internal orchestration and lightweight tooling
Self-hosted platforms, observability, and clean documentation pipelines

📬 Reach me

⚙️ Skills

📊 GitHub Stats

📌 Top Repositories

📚 Learning Path

I believe in continuous learning and professional development. I'm currently following a structured path to enhance my skills in IT infrastructure, networking, cloud technologies, and more.

View my full Learning Roadmap for details on courses and certifications I'm pursuing.

Recently Completed:

Cisco Networking Basics
Introduction to Networking - NVIDIA Academy
Network Support and Security (Cisco Networking Academy)
Diploma in Information Technology Support (Alison.com)

☕ Support

If my work has helped you, thank you.
You're welcome to support future work, or simply reach out and say hi.

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