San Francisco, CA | Systems Administration | Systems Engineering

Cristian Barbosa Chombo

Systems administrator and systems engineer focused on reliable infrastructure, secure operations, clear documentation, and fast issue resolution.

Current Employer
The Urban School
Strength
Systems reliability

Profile

Systems administrator and systems engineer with practical infrastructure ownership.

Cristian manages endpoints, servers, cloud tools, backups, identity workflows, and user support across Apple, Windows, Linux, VMware, AWS, healthcare, education, and multi-site environments.

He keeps systems stable, documents clearly, and resolves problems with a calm, direct approach.

Recruiter Snapshot

Systems administration with engineering range

Endpoint administration

Apple and Windows devices, Jamf, Intune, Google Workspace, O365, asset tracking, imaging, deployment, account support, and high-volume user support.

Server and network operations

Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Citrix, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, backups, audits, and maintenance.

Systems engineering mindset

AWS, Kubernetes, EMS infrastructure, MongoDB, scripting, documentation, performance checks, and NERC CIP awareness.

Experience

Infrastructure, systems, and support roles

Jun 2025 - Present Contract

The Urban School

Information Technology Specialist

Provides Tier 2-3 support for 550+ students, faculty, and staff across Apple devices, classroom AV, Google Workspace, PowerSchool, JumpCloud, and school technology infrastructure.

  • Troubleshoots, repairs, images, configures, and deploys laptops and equipment.
  • Maintains asset tracking, repair documentation, user accounts, and system reliability.
  • Supports loaner devices, software installs, infrastructure coverage, and cross-department needs.
Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 Contract

Alta Vista School

Information Technology Associate

Oversaw SIS data management, device deployment, hardware and software troubleshooting, and end-user support for roughly 360 students, faculty, and staff.

  • Supported Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, SeeSaw, Jamf, Clever, Linewize, and Veracross.
  • Developed training materials and supported multimedia, AV, YouTube, and livestream event setups.
Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 Contract

Larson & Toubro

DevOps Operator

Supported EMS infrastructure and Linux systems for Electric Grid Operations, assisting with testing, scripting, and documentation for EMS integration projects.

  • Applied NERC CIP standards to safeguard BES Cyber System Information.
Nov 2023 - May 2024 Contract

SAM Technology

System Engineer

Collaborated with IT and engineering teams on AWS, Kubernetes, and system performance initiatives for a cloud platform serving 500+ accounting and wealth advisory firms.

  • Maintained AWS deployments, MongoDB backups, Citrix integrations, Ubuntu, and Windows servers.
  • Monitored system health and contributed to production reliability and availability.
Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 Full Time

University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences

Technical Support Specialist

Supported technology operations for approximately 2,000 students, faculty, and staff, including computing systems, simulation technology, mobile devices, classrooms, and digital media.

Jun 2021 - Nov 2023 Full Time

Brennan Medical Corp

Systems Administrator

Managed the network operations center, EMR databases, supporting hardware, and VMware ESXi infrastructure for a 10-50 user healthcare environment.

  • Supported security, audits, infrastructure upgrades, high availability, and staff training.
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 Independent

Self-employed

Information Technology Consultant

Implemented technology solutions for business problems, developing schedules for technical analysis, implementation, testing, and team collaboration.

Mar 2017 - Jun 2020 Full Time

Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & N. Nevada

Information Technology Specialist

Supported technology operations for approximately 2,000 employees across 39 locations.

  • Managed network infrastructure, VoIP performance, databases, remote monitoring, IP hardware, software services, and POS systems.

Technical Toolkit

Core systems skills

Endpoint & User Support

  • macOS, Windows, UNIX-like client support
  • Jamf, Intune, Google Workspace, O365
  • ServiceNow, Jira, asset tracking, documentation
  • Classroom AV, livestreams, training materials

Infrastructure

  • Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Cisco, domain controllers
  • Citrix, EMS, SCADA, server maintenance
  • Backups, audits, identity and access workflows

Cloud & Data

  • AWS, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL
  • Python, JavaScript, scripting, rapid prototyping
  • VS Code, testing, requirements, documentation
  • NERC CIP and cyber system information handling

Education

Computer Science foundation with practical systems depth

Completed advanced coursework in computer science, including team-based software development, object-oriented programming, data structures, software requirements, prototyping, technical documentation, technical support, operating systems, network security, and digital forensics.

Issued Jul 2025

Apple Certified Technician for Pro Products

Issued Oct 2024

NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection

Issued Apr 2023

FBI Collegiate Citizens Academy

Original Resume

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Ready to keep systems reliable, secure, and well documented.

Fun fact: tennis, running, and photography keep me sharp outside work.