Curriculum Vitae
================
Personal Data
-------------
First and Last Name            Sandro Mathys
Address                        Gujerstrasse 8, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland
Phone                          +41 78 659 84 44
E-Mail                         sm@sandro-mathys.ch
Date and Place of Birth        27 February 1985 in Thun, Switzerland
Nationality                    Swiss
Marital Status                 Single
Personal Website and Blog      http://sandro-mathys.ch/
LinkedIn Profile               http://ch.linkedin.com/in/sandromathys
XING Profile                   http://xing.com/profile/Sandro_Mathys

Professional Experience
-----------------------
February 2009 - present        Linux Systems Engineer, ETH Zurich - http://ethz.ch/
July 2007 - January 2009       Java Software Engineer, Noser Engineering AG - http://noser.com/
August 2007 - November 2008    Java Software Engineer, Swiss Post - http://post.ch/
August 2000 - August 2003      IT Apprentice, BS Media Vision AG - http://bsmediavision.ch/

Educational Background
----------------------
October 2003 - November 2006   Bachelor of Engineering, Communications Systems and Informatics
                               Zurich University of Applied Sciences - http://www.zhaw.ch/
August 2000 - July 2003        Vocational Baccalaureate, Technical Type
                               Berufsbildungszentrum BBZ - http://www.bbz-biel.ch/

Language Skills
---------------
German                         Native Proficiency
English                        Professional Working Proficiency
French                         Elementary Proficiency

Qualifications
--------------
December 2010                  Red Hat SELinux Policy Administration (Certificate: 110-719-978)
June 2009                      Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE: 110-719-978)
May 2009                       Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT: 110-719-978)
May 2009                       Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA: 100-115-880)

Awards
------
June 2010                      European RHCE of the Year

Summary
-------
Linux Systems Engineer with deep understanding of Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux as well
as Red Hat Network Satellite. Focus on deployment, maintenance and 2nd-/3rd-level support of
Linux systems in large heterogeneous networks. Other regular tasks include the development of
new infrastructure architecture and software packaging. Much interested in quality assurance. 

Specialities
------------
Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, RHN Satellite, Server Architecture, Free & Open Source
Software and Communities, Bleeding Edge Technology, RPM Software Packaging, Software and System
Test Engineering

Activities
----------
Long time contributor to the Fedora Project in a wide range of roles. Organizer of several free &
open source software events in Switzerland. Staff with Switzerland's most famous and biggest
convention on Japanese culture. Member of and former candidate for the cantonal parliament with
the Pirate Party Switzerland.

Strengths
---------
Enthusiastic with Linux and free & open source software related jobs and tasks, most particularly
when working with bleeding edge technology. Capable to work either in a team or autonomous, as
required. Willing to continue learning and ability to learn new things quickly. Good at making
well-considered decisions. Extensive leadership skills including task delegation.

Interests
---------
Linux, Fedora, Free & Open Source Software, Digital Sustainability, Bleeding Edge Technology,
Professional Training, International Travel, Foreign Cultures, Digital Photography, Cooking