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      1 # Chris Roberts
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      3 Lowell, AR
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      5 [chris.roberts@learningunix.net](mailto:chris.roberts@learningunix.net)
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      7 [(417) 342-1868](tel:+14173421868)
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      9 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-roberts-5808a63a7) linkedin.com/in/chris-roberts-5808a63a7
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     12 ## Professional Summary
     13 Technical professional with CompTIA A+ and Linux+ certifications, combining three years of
     14 professional software quality experience with extensive personal experience designing, deploying,
     15 and maintaining virtualization, storage, and network infrastructure. Comfortable working across
     16 Windows, Linux, and cloud-adjacent platforms, with strong documentation habits and a methodical
     17 approach to diagnosing and resolving system issues.
     18 
     19 ## Education
     20 - General Studies coursework, Crowder College, Neosho, MO
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     22 ## Certifications and Professional Development
     23 - [CompTIA A+ Certification](https://cp.certmetrics.com/comptia/en/public/verify/credential/c99f881dc871476f89b6dd50f3d59576)
     24 - [CompTIA Linux+ Certification](https://cp.certmetrics.com/comptia/en/public/verify/credential/35adbeb1b14a465ba38fc8d10a583acb)
     25 - Actively pursuing additional industry certifications in networking, system administration, and
     26 infrastructure technologies to expand expertise in enterprise systems and automation.
     27 
     28 ## Technical Skills
     29 - Operating Systems: Windows 11, Linux, BSD, macOS
     30 - System Administration: virtualization infrastructure, storage architecture (ZFS), Docker,
     31   network configuration, backup and disaster recovery pipelines
     32 - Infrastructure and Automation: Ansible, Proxmox, KVM, bhyve, Git
     33 - Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell
     34 - Identity Fundamentals: Active Directory concepts (CompTIA A+ level)
     35 - Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Copilot (work), Claude Code (personal projects)
     36 
     37 ## Professional Experience
     38 ### Software Quality Analyst, Leggett & Platt (April 2023 – Present)
     39 - Evaluate iOS, Android, and web applications for functionality and stability across platforms and devices
     40 - Identify, document, and track defects to surface patterns and drive resolution
     41 - Maintain and troubleshoot Git repositories
     42 - Contribute to automation using Python, Bash, and PowerShell
     43 - Provide structured, well documented feedback to developers and cross-functional stakeholders
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     45 ### Mechanical Testing Technician, Research and Development, Leggett & Platt (June 2019 – April 2023)
     46 - Tested prototype adjustable beds for performance and durability
     47 - Authored and revised testing procedures for new product lines
     48 - Conducted first article inspections and investigated customer complaints to root cause
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     50 ### Mechanical Testing Technician, Consumer Testing Laboratories (2007 – 2019)
     51 - Performed safety and regulatory compliance tests on consumer products
     52 - Researched applicable standards and regulations to inform testing requirements
     53 - Helped develop and maintain testing procedures
     54 - Delivered technical documentation using multiple reporting systems
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     56 ## Home Lab and Systems Infrastructure
     57 - Designed and built servers, including hardware selection and storage architecture, evaluated for performance and upgradability
     58 - Deployed and manage virtualization infrastructure using Proxmox, KVM, and bhyve, running VMs and containers across bare metal Linux and FreeBSD hosts
     59 - Configured and maintain network infrastructure, including firewall rules, DNS, routing, and Wi-Fi
     60 - Secured infrastructure with firewall configuration, Tailscale VPN for remote access, and SSH hardening
     61 - Implemented multi-destination backup and disaster recovery pipelines using rsync, restic, and syncoid for ZFS dataset replication, targeting local and cloud storage
     62 - Provisioned and managed infrastructure using Ansible playbooks for repeatable, documented deployments