## Daniel LaForce

# Systems Administrator & IT Expert Network & Cyber Security Professional Infrastructure & Systems Architect DevOps & Automation Expert

Helping businesses run faster, safer, and smarter—through automated infrastructure, secure architecture, and real-world engineering.

> Ready for deployment...
Lab Status: Online
> Monitoring infrastructure...
> CPU load: Normal
> RAM usage: 42%
> Network: Stable
> Containers: 23 running
> Backing up critical data...
> Status: All systems operational
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### Solving Complex IT Challenges

#### Seamless Microsoft 365 Migrations

Executed with 60% less downtime than industry average

#### Secure Remote Work Infrastructure

Zero-trust architecture implementation for distributed teams

#### Automated DevOps Pipelines

Reducing deployment times by up to 85% with CI/CD automation

#### Containerized Application Deployment

Simplified scaling and maintenance with Kubernetes orchestration

#### Enterprise-Level System Administration

99.98% uptime across critical infrastructure components

#### Network Infrastructure Optimization

40% reduced latency and improved throughput for business applications

#### Responsive Technical Support

Average ticket resolution time reduced by 68% through process optimization

#### Server Consolidation & Virtualization

35% cost reduction while improving redundancy and disaster recovery

## Expert Services

Comprehensive IT solutions tailored to your business needs, from network infrastructure to cloud migration.

### System Administration

Expert management of Windows & Linux servers, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure. Ensuring your systems remain secure, optimized and reliable.

Windows Server Linux VMware Proxmox

### Network Engineering

Design and implementation of robust network infrastructures. Specializing in routing, switching, firewalls, and network security solutions.

pfSense OPNsense VPN VLAN

### Cloud & Virtualization

Implementation of virtualization technologies and cloud solutions. From VMware and Proxmox to containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.

Docker Kubernetes K3s Azure

### M365 Migrations

Seamless migration to Microsoft 365 environments. From email and SharePoint to Teams and OneDrive, ensuring minimal disruption to your business.

Exchange SharePoint Azure AD Teams

### IT Security

Comprehensive security solutions to protect your business. Including firewall configuration, VPN setup, security audits, and best practices implementation.

Zero Trust Cloudflare Endpoint Security Auditing

### DevOps & Automation

Infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automation solutions using industry-standard tools and best practices to streamline your operations.

Ansible Python PowerShell Bash

## Live Infrastructure Lab

I maintain a production-grade homelab that serves as both a testing ground and showcase for my technical skills.

### Lab Architecture

My lab consists of multiple physical and virtual machines running Proxmox, Docker, and Kubernetes (K3s), all secured behind Cloudflare Zero Trust.

#### Current Infrastructure:

- Proxmox Hypervisor Cluster
- OPNsense Router (Physical + VM)
- K3s Kubernetes Cluster
- Traefik Ingress Controller
- Gitea, VSCode Server, NAS
- Cloudflared Zero Trust Tunnel

View Live Dashboard Ansible Sandbox (Offline)

### Real-Time Metrics

System Status ONLINE
CPU Usage 42%
Memory 57%
Storage 63%
Network 28%

#### Active Services:

Gitea
VSCode Server
rTorrent
NAS
Traefik
K3s
Cloudflared
FileBrowser
OpenWebUI
Ollama
Obsidian Blog
Obsidian Notes
Ansible Sandbox
Jellyfin
Plex

### How I'm Running Services

Here's a sample of how I deploy and manage services in my infrastructure:

`# K3s deployment for Gitea with persistent storage
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
name: gitea
namespace: argobox
spec:
replicas: 1
selector:
matchLabels:
app: gitea
template:
metadata:
labels:
app: gitea
spec:
containers:
- name: gitea
image: gitea/gitea:latest
ports:
- containerPort: 3000
volumeMounts:
- name: gitea-data
mountPath: /data
`

## Featured Projects

A showcase of technical solutions I've built and deployed.

### TerraTracer

A GIS mapping tool for prospectors to automate mining claim boundary plotting, terrain analysis, and compliance with BLM/state regulations.

Python Node.js JavaScript GIS

### Zero Trust Lab

A secure home lab infrastructure using Cloudflare Zero Trust tunnels, network segmentation, and security best practices.

Cloudflare OPNsense VLAN VPN

### Ansible Sandbox

An interactive demo environment where users can spin up preconfigured services using Ansible automation.

Ansible Proxmox Python Docker

## Professional Experience

A history of delivering reliable IT infrastructure and solutions.

### Inovin LLC

#### Freelance Consultant – GIS, Infrastructure & Security Solutions

April 2023 – Present

Providing specialized consulting services in virtualization, containerization, network security, and custom GIS solutions.

### Previous Roles

#### System & Network Engineering Positions

Prior Experience

Extensive experience in MSPs, network engineering, and diverse IT environments.

## Let's Connect

Have a project in mind? Reach out to discuss how I can help.

### Email

daniel@laforceit.com

### LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/danlaforce

### GitHub

github.com/danlaforce

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