Hey folks!
I’ve been working in IT for quite some time now. Yes, I’m not that guy with 25+ years of experience, because I’m just 24 years old at the moment. However, due to the areas I’ve explored in the latest years, I feel ready to say “quite some time.” I might not always have been called a sysadmin, but ‘IT/Tech Guy’ fits a lot of what I’ve done.
Like I mentioned in this post, I said I’d share more about my life as a sysadmin.
So here’s my first post with the tag #sysadmin-notes.
Let’s be clear
The term ‘Sysadmin’ or ‘IT Administrator’ can be used for a wide range of roles, and like most tech positions, they’re kinda the same. ‘IT Administrator’ is more common in Europe, while ‘Sysadmin’ is more prevalent in the US. Just like any other tech role, these roles can be wide-ranging and cover a broad spectrum of responsibilities.
There are all sorts of folks out there—some just manage software and infrastructure, or hardware and networks, while others, like me, handle everything from infrastructure and software management to software engineering, project management, hardware, electronics, and support tasks. So, as you can see, being a Sysadmin isn’t always the same; it actually involves a wide range of different responsibilities, depending on the company you work for.
What I love about being a sysadmin?
I won’t lie, being a Sysadmin can be challenging and it’s not always easy when dealing with such a wide range of topics. However, I really love being a Sysadmin and the company I work for—there is always something to do.
Here’s a funny picture from when we celebrated cake day at our office, eating some cake with this cute dog by my side.
Of course, sometimes you work on things you like, and sometimes you don’t, but most of the time, I get to do all those nice things I really love, like playing with technology. What really adds big plus points is the wide range of topics I cover at CarOnSale.
It’s not only Software/Infrastructure Management; it also includes Hardware, Project Management, Network Engineering, and Electrical & Software Engineering topics. There are so many nice things to get done. Every day, you need to solve different problems, be really creative in most cases, and have the freedom to get your work done using your own methods.
Cheers!