As an infrastructure manager with roots going back to the Slackware 25-disk days, I've seen Linux evolve from hobby to enterprise backbone. After one too many battles with conflicting packages and dependency hell, I discovered Nix - a game-changer for system reliability and reproducibility. Today, I manage a diverse infrastructure landscape: from legacy systems to emerging cloud services. My team handles Linux administration, CI/CD pipelines, and a mix of microservices and monolithic applications. I'm particularly excited about integrating AI into our automation processes and exploring Kubernetes deployments with NixOS. Outside of work, I enjoy diving into personal projects like developing Nix derivations, including tackling challenges like packaging LightBurn. I have a knack for seeing the big picture in complex systems, whether I'm managing enterprise infrastructure or tinkering with new tools.