Jari Engelbarts
Core Operations Engineer @ Exonet with a focus on managed hosting through infrastructure as code, extensive support, proactive management and reliable systems.
Welcome to my online resume. This website gives a compact overview of my work experience at Exonet and Achmea, my internships at Exonet, Steentjes ICT, Essilor Nederland and Alliander, my education and my technical skills.
Profile
I have been interested in IT from a young age. That interest has grown into a practical focus on Linux, infrastructure, automation and technical support. I enjoy working on practical solutions, thinking along about improvements and working in a positive environment where collaboration, open communication and enjoying the work are central.
Quick overview
- Work experience: Core Operations Engineer at Exonet and earlier ICT servicedesk experience at Achmea.
- Internships: Cybersecurity Engineer, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Engineer, ICT servicedesk and workplace management.
- Education:
- HBO education: HAN University of Applied Sciences, 2019 - 2023.
- MBO education: Graafschap College, 2015 - 2028.
- Certifications: Microsoft MTA certifications for cloud, Windows Server, networking and security fundamentals.
- Skills: Linux, Ansible, Terraform, NGINX, Redis, MySQL, PostgreSQL, troubleshooting and documentation.
- Free time: homelabbing with Proxmox, TrueNAS, Ansible, Terraform and home automation via Home Assistant.
What I am looking for
I am at my best in a technical environment where I can learn, take responsibility and turn improvements into something concrete. Relevant areas include system administration, cloud/infrastructure, support engineering or DevOps-oriented roles.
Free time
Outside of work I enjoy homelabbing. I experiment with Proxmox, TrueNAS, Ansible and Terraform to build, automate and better understand infrastructure. I also use Home Assistant for home automation, where my interest in systems, sensors, automation and reliable integrations comes together.