Piotr Perkowski

01 — About

1. 01

   Hands-on

   Skills built and proven on running environments.

2. 02

   Full lifecycle

   From design, through automation and failure testing, to recovery and documentation.

3. 03

   Honesty

   I clearly distinguish hands-on lab experience from commercial production experience.

~/itperkowski-lab $ tree -L 1
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├── terraform/     # Azure, Infrastructure as Code
├── ansible/       # Windows Server, Linux
├── proxmox/       # Proxmox VE, ZFS
├── network/       # OPNsense, VLANs, WireGuard
├── monitoring/    # Zabbix, Grafana
├── logging/       # centralized logs, hardening
├── backup/        # PBS, restore testing
├── tests/         # pytest, Testinfra
├── .github/       # GitHub Actions
└── docs/          # ADRs, runbooks, DR procedures

~/itperkowski-lab $ 

Lab projects, built and maintained independently. They contain no data or configuration from commercial engagements.

1. 08.2025 — present

   Independent Infrastructure & Cloud Projects

   ./ ITPERKOWSKI · Hoorn, the Netherlands

   Personal technical brand focused on practical infrastructure, cloud, networking, automation and observability projects. I use it to develop and document hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Proxmox VE, Zabbix, Grafana, networking, backup and disaster recovery. The projects are lab-based and independent, clearly distinguished from commercial production experience.

2. 06.2025 — present

   Production Employee non-IT

   Covebo Productie en Logistiek B.V. · Blokker, the Netherlands

   Assigned to Plukon Food Group in Blokker.

3. 02.2023 — 08.2025

   Founder / Owner

   ITXILIUM · Hoorn, the Netherlands

   Independent business focused on IT infrastructure, networking and technical services, combining systems and network support with hands-on physical infrastructure projects. Fibre-optic work supported by formal training and FOA certification. Direct responsibility for customer communication, technical planning, purchasing, documentation, project delivery and running a small business. ITXILIUM was subsequently closed; my technical development continues under the ITPERKOWSKI brand.

   Responsibilities

   • IT infrastructure and systems support
   • Computer networks and connectivity
   • Structured cabling
   • Copper and fibre-optic network infrastructure
   • Fibre-optic cable preparation and termination
   • Fusion splicing
   • Optical link testing and verification
   • Installation and troubleshooting of network infrastructure
   • Hardware and software troubleshooting
   • Installation and configuration of IT systems
   • Technical support and customer service
   • Planning and delivery of technical projects

4. 11.2015 — 01.2025

   Logistics & Warehouse Operations non-IT

   Independent logistics & distribution roles · Germany / the Netherlands

   Worked in logistics and distribution environments, with extensive experience using warehouse and logistics systems.

5. 02.2011 — 08.2014

   IT Administrator

   Dolcan S.A. · Warsaw, Poland

   Responsible for the company's IT infrastructure, Windows Server administration, LAN/WAN/VPN networking and user support.

   Responsibilities

   • Windows Small Business Server 2003 administration
   • Active Directory, DNS and DHCP
   • LAN/WAN and VPN management
   • Firewall administration (SmoothWall)
   • Backup, data recovery and system security
   • 1st/2nd line user support
   • Maintenance of CDN XL and Optima business applications
   • IT hardware and software procurement
   • Evaluation of IT services and agreements

6. 04.2010 — 10.2010

   IT Administrator

   medi.com sp. z o.o. · Wrocław, Poland

   Took part in an IT implementation project (EDM, medical practice management, medical records archiving) and maintained infrastructure based on Windows Server, network services and communication systems.

   Responsibilities

   • Windows Small Business Server 2003 administration
   • Active Directory, Exchange 2003, DNS, DHCP, IIS and FTP
   • Basic MS SQL administration
   • LAN/WAN, VPN, firewall and Wi-Fi management
   • VoIP administration
   • IT infrastructure monitoring with Nagios
   • Jabber administration
   • Backup management
   • Administrative task automation using PowerShell
   • Help Desk and user support

7. 02.2010 — 10.2010

   IT Support Consultant

   Web Inn · Warsaw, Poland

   Remote IT support for a network of Play retail stores as part of an implementation project.

   Responsibilities

   • Remote technical support for Play stores
   • SoftLab application configuration
   • Email and mail client configuration
   • Printer installation and configuration
   • Basic MS SQL troubleshooting
   • Preparing and configuring workstations for new stores
   • Hardware replacement and workstation upgrades
   • 1st/2nd line user support and troubleshooting

8. 05.2002 — 01.2010

   Orange 7 years 9 mon

   Łódź · Łomża · Warsaw, Poland

   04.2008 — 01.2010 · Łódź

   IT Systems Analyst

   Monitored and supported Unix/Linux and Windows infrastructure in an enterprise environment.

   Responsibilities

   • Infrastructure monitoring using Nagios and BMC Patrol
   • 1st/2nd line incident handling for servers, networks and databases
   • Active Directory, Exchange, DNS and DHCP administration
   • Log analysis and task automation
   • Cooperation with Data Center, Network and Security teams
   • Support for enterprise applications, including PeopleSoft and CRM
   • Operational documentation, procedures and SLA reporting

   12.2004 — 04.2008 · Łomża / Łódź

   IT Systems Operator

   Monitored and supported enterprise IT systems, servers, databases and network services.

   Responsibilities

   • BMC Patrol monitoring of Unix/Linux and Windows Server 2003
   • Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database monitoring
   • Monitoring and support of PGP, NGW, DHCP and DNS systems
   • Support for Service Desk and infrastructure administration teams
   • User administration in Active Directory, Exchange and PeopleSoft CRM
   • IP addressing and LAN/WAN administration
   • Support during server centralization into Data Center environments
   • System backups and server room infrastructure monitoring
   • PGP secure email operations

   05.2002 — 12.2004 · Warsaw

   IT Support Consultant

   Provided operational and technical support for enterprise IT systems and users.

   Responsibilities

   • Monitoring Novell/NGW, Unix/Linux, DHCP/DNS and LAN/WAN systems
   • Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database monitoring
   • CTI helpdesk server administration
   • User troubleshooting and incident resolution
   • Cooperation with external partners
   • Participation in IT technology projects
   • Operational and technical support for IT teams

9. 11.1999 — 08.2001

   IT Implementation Specialist

   Mc COMP S.A. · Warsaw, Poland

   Delivered software implementations and technical support for customers.

   Responsibilities

   • Software implementation and configuration
   • Customer training and technical support
   • Linux server and network device configuration
   • Database system parameterization
   • Hardware and software troubleshooting
   • Remote technical support
   • Technical consulting and customer requirements gathering

10. 02.1996 — 11.1999

    Customer Service & Warehouse Assistant non-IT

    Texaco Produkty Sp. z o.o. · Warsaw, Poland

    Customer service, sales support and basic warehouse operations.