Hi, I'm Patrick Berger

Specializing in Server Management, Network Infrastructure & general IT Systems

About Me

Born in 1993 and living in the Netherlands, I am an experienced IT professional with a passion for building and maintaining robust technology infrastructure. I specialize in server management, network configuration, and ensuring seamless IT operations for organizations of all sizes.

From managing servers and designing network architectures to scripting and hardware, I bring technical expertise and problem-solving skills to every project. I'm committed to keeping systems running smoothly and securely.

I pride myself on staying updated with the latest industry trends and continuously enhancing my skills to provide the best solutions for my clients.

10+

Years in IT

500+

Servers Managed

10000+

Endpoints Managed

Technical Skills

Server Management

Windows Server Senior
Linux Server Intermediate
Databases Junior

Networking

Network Configuration Intermediate
Cloud Networking Intermediate
VPN/Firewalls Intermediate

Security & Backup

Security Software/Hardware Intermediate
Backup Solutions Intermediate
Cyber Resilience Intermediate

Tools & Platforms

Azure Intermediate
PowerShell Senior
Process Automation Senior

Career

Infrastructure Analyst

Vroon BV

2024 - Present
  • Manage 40+ Windows servers ensuring the highest possible uptime of applications
  • Monitor and manage network performance and security (Fortinet and other hardware)
  • Monitor and respond to Microsoft Security incidents for 200+ users
  • On-/off-boarding of users and devices
  • Adminstrator of ticketing system (Topdesk)
  • Support regarding IT infrastructure and services between our department and third-party partners
  • Support for internal office users

Remote Management Engineer

Interstellar / Datamex Automatisering - MSP

2016 - 2024
  • Administrator of remote management tools and software (Datto RMM, Intune and Cacti) for 10000+ devices
  • Administrator of antivirus systems (ESET, SentinelOne and Kaspersky) for 2000+ devices
  • Monitoring and support for security systems (Fortinet and Cisco Meraki)
  • Monitoring and support for data storage and backup (Veeam, Synology, Datto BCDR and Datto SaaS)
  • Powershell and CMD scripting for automation and changes through remote management systems
  • Client onboarding, guiding and offboarding across internal systems

Internship

SeenIT - MSP

2014 - 2015
  • Hardware ranging from setting up routers and switches to cabling
  • Maintain performance and software of Windows servers, laptops and special equipment like radiographic equipment
  • Installation and managing of narrowcast hardware and software
  • Managing Watchguard routers
  • Setting up IP-phone systems using RoutIT
  • Managing backup systems

Experience

Microsoft

Demonstrated expertise in implementing, managing, and monitoring both physical as well as Azure environments including virtual networks, storage, and security.

Azure Cloud Microsoft

Networking

Certificates and trainings in networking concepts, infrastructure, network operations, network security, and network troubleshooting.

Fortinet OPNSense NGINX

Security Software

Validated skills and certificates in risk management, identity management, and security infrastructure implementation.

Microsoft Security Security Software WAF

Linux

Self-hosting and managing Linux-based servers/applications including required routing, security, storage and automation.

Linux/Ubuntu Docker Unraid

Scripting

Extensive experience in automation and scripting to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce manual intervention.

PowerShell Bash Automation

Monitoring & Remote Management

Expertise in monitoring large-scale distributed environments and managing thousands of endpoints remotely with proactive alerting and performance tracking.

RMM Monitoring Intune

Tools & Technologies

Windows / Linux Server
Fortinet / Unifi
Fortigate / OPNSense
Azure / Intune / Microsoft365
Microsoft Security / ESET / Kaspersky
PowerShell / Bash
Datto RMM
Topdesk / Datto Autotask
Synology / Unraid / Datto BCDR
Veeam / Datto SaaS
MySQL / MariaDB / PostgreSQL
VMware ESXi / Hyper-V