Kimberly Sacha
I built that!
(in my homelab)
I’m currently documenting machines I have built and code I have written. Sometimes I build machines from scratch, but usually I repurpose end-of-life machines. Here you can see some of the projects I have completed in the last few years.
Fedora Workstation for Container Images with Docker & Podman
Chromebook Turned
Ubuntu
Samba Server
Surface Pro 3 Turned Teen’s Ubuntu Playground
SOHO Network
I built and maintain a stable, secure network for my partner who is an attorney working remotely from our home office on behalf of low-income clients who live across Alaska.
I can do that!
(my skills)
- CompTIA A+ Certified Tech, November 2023
- Taking CompTIA Network+ certification test November 2024
- Scripting and programming in Python, Bash, Perl, R, Java, C++
- Enjoy working in command-line-only environments utilizing tools such as Bash and PowerShell
- Comfortable in Unix-like, Windows, and Mac environments and with Cloud Deployments
- Experience designing and building custom Linux servers, including Red Hat and Debian-based systems
- Experience with network hardware and software, such as routers, switches, and wireless controllers
- Familiar with network design and topologies
- Currently studying for Red Hat certification
- Currently learning: Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, VirtualBox, and FreeBSD
Go Huskies!
University of Washington
Bachelor’s in Mathematics
- Pure and applied math
- network topologies
- combinatorics
- NASA Space Grant
- Merck Undergraduate Research Fellowship
- SAMSI Scholarship:
Statistical and Applied Mathematical
Sciences Institute’s Summer Program
- Published and presented computational genetics research at multiple symposiums
At the University of Washington,
I worked in the Akey Lab learning
how to use computational approaches
to find out more about human and animal DNA. I practiced practical skills for a technologist, such as collaborating with other researchers and debating text editors (Team Vi/m here). I wrote scripts in Python and Perl to discover new variations between species. As a science geek, it was really fun to see how combining math, tech, and genetics can help us understand who we are as people.
Work Experience
Office and IT Support, Norman and Kitto
- Managed security updates, data backups, software installation, and documentation for entire firm
- Installed and trained staff on new software, reduced time spent on investment data entry by 90%
- Managed office administration and provided exceptional client experiences for 300+ clients
Office Manager and Certified Tax Preparer, H&R Block
- Led office of 20 tax preparers and support staff to exceed prior year sales by 20%
- Prepared taxes, provided education on tax code changes, IRS compliance, and client relations
Teacher (Substitute), Snoqualmie Valley School District
- Taught mathematics, special education, and American Sign Language
Assistant to Consulting Network Engineer (A long, long time ago, in a land before university)
- Assisted in design and implementation of network topologies for Cisco equipment in Washington and Alaska
Contractor, IKON (A long, long time ago, in a land before university)
- Four years maintaining business machines for major telecom headquarters
My community
- Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE) Organizer
- On Planning Committee for SCaLE-Teens 2025
- 2024 Conference Volunteer
- “Database Guru” (2 years)
- SMARTgirls Conference (nonprofit STEM organization)
- Maintained and queried databases for planning committee
- Library Database Volunteer (1 year)
- Facilitated school library database transition
- Conference Attendee
- 2023 SeaGL (Seattle GNU/Linux Conference)
- Classroom mathematics volunteer (4 years)
- Local public schools
- Parent Teacher Organization President (2 years)
- Asia Pacific Language School
Professional and dependable
Friendly and welcoming
Detail-oriented
Collaborative
Organized
That’s me!
email
ksacha314@proton.me