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About Me

My name is Dario Cruz, and I am an IT professional with 7 years of experience in the technology industry. Throughout this journey, I’ve learned that success in tech requires continuous learning, practical application of new skills, and a strong set of soft skills to complement technical expertise.

Professional Experience

I got my start in IT thanks to two colleagues who encouraged me after an insightful conversation about networking and building home labs. Soon afterward, I joined Amazon’s OpsTech IT team, where I served as an IT Equipment Coordinator and later as an IT Support Associate II.

During my tenure at Amazon, I worked on a wide range of projects – from configuring Juniper firewalls and Cisco switches to supporting cutting-edge warehouse technology like Kiva robots and AR robotic stations running Amazon’s custom Linux distribution. In 2019, I also earned my CompTIA Network+ certification to deepen my networking expertise. My years at Amazon taught me the importance of robust infrastructure and adaptability – skills I carried forward into my next role.

In 2023, I transitioned to The Chefs’ Warehouse – a leading specialty food distributor – and was soon promoted from an IT Support role to Junior Systems Administrator. In my current position, I manage a hybrid Active Directory environment and oversee critical ERP systems (Canopy, JDE, AS/400), while also assisting in network change management to support a robust IT infrastructure. This role has allowed me to broaden my expertise in system administration and take on greater responsibility in ensuring smooth IT operations across the organization.

Ongoing Learning and Cybersecurity Focus

While I have greatly enjoyed my work in IT support and systems administration, I’m always seeking new challenges and growth opportunities. Over the past few years, I’ve explored various IT domains – including front-end web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React) and additional certifications – as part of my continual learning process.

These explorations helped me discover that cybersecurity is the field I’m most passionate about, and I am now actively channeling my efforts toward growing in that area. I’ve been building my skills through hands-on projects, labs, and self-study in cybersecurity, with the goal of transitioning into a security-focused role in the future. This continuous learning mindset ensures I stay adaptable and ready to tackle the latest challenges in the tech world.

Get in Touch

I am always open to new opportunities where I can apply my expertise in IT support, networking, systems administration, and cybersecurity.

📧 Email: dario@dariocruz.dev
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dariocru

I look forward to connecting and discussing how my skill set can contribute to your team or project!

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