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Edgie Ace Pojadas

Building Secure Networks Optimizing Systems Solving Complex Problems

IT Solutions Architect with 5+ years of experience transforming complex technical challenges into streamlined, secure, and efficient systems. Specialized in network infrastructure, cloud solutions, and enterprise-grade system administration.

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13 Projects Completed
5+ Years Experience
8 Certifications Earned
Edgie Ace Pojadas

About Me

Where Technology Meets Innovation

Transforming Challenges into Solutions

I'm a passionate IT professional with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining robust IT infrastructures that drive business success. My expertise spans network engineering, system administration, and cloud technologies.

What sets me apart is my ability to bridge the gap between complex technical systems and business requirements, delivering solutions that are not only technically sound but also strategically aligned with organizational goals.

Security First

Implementing enterprise-grade security protocols

Performance Optimized

Maximizing system efficiency and reliability

Client Focused

Delivering exceptional technical support

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Technical Expertise

Mastering the Tools of Modern IT

Infrastructure & Cloud

AWS
Expert
Microsoft Azure
Advanced
VMware/Hyper-V
Advanced

Networking & Security

Cisco Routing/Switching
Expert
Firewall Management
Advanced
Network Security
Expert

Programming & Automation

Python
Intermediate
PowerShell/Bash
Advanced
Automation Tools
Intermediate

Skill Distribution

Featured Projects

Innovation in Action

Infrastructure Project
Infrastructure
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Enterprise Network Overhaul

Designed and implemented a secure, scalable network infrastructure for a multi-module enterprise system, improving uptime by 100%.

AWS Cisco Security
Infrastructure

Enterprise Network Overhaul

Expanded Responsibilities

  • Cisco Firepower 1010 firewalls and Cisco 350 switches with VLAN segmentation for departments.
  • Provisioned Windows Server 2022 and configured Nginx as a reverse proxy with load-balancing and caching.
  • Implemented Cloudflare DNS, automated SSL with Let's Encrypt, and Certify Certificate Manager for seamless HTTPS.
  • Created static NAT and port-forwarding strategies for secure remote access; documented change-management and rollback procedures.
  • Integrated ZeroTier for encrypted site-to-site administration and multi-team remote connectivity.
  • Deployed hMailServer with spam filtering, DKIM/DMARC policies, and TLS enforcement.
  • Built automated MySQL backup pipelines with password-protected compression and NAS replication with version control.
  • Monitored network/server health with custom dashboards and alerting; scheduled monthly penetration testing and patch cycles.
  • Led a 3-member support team, producing knowledge-base documentation and training for long-term maintainability.
Skills: Advanced Network Architecture, Windows Server, Secure DNS/SSL, Automation Scripting, NAS Backup Strategy
Automation Project
Automation
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Lead Processing Automation

Created automated workflows to capture and synchronize Microsoft 365 leads into CRM systems, reducing processing time from hours to seconds.

n8n Microsoft 365 CRM
Automation

Lead Processing Automation

Expanded Responsibilities

  • Analyzed existing sales funnel and mapped end-to-end data flow requirements with key stakeholders.
  • Developed n8n / Power Automate workflows to ingest emails, parse structured content, and push real-time updates to the CRM API.
  • Implemented conditional logic for duplicate detection, error-handling routines, and automated notifications to the sales team.
  • Integrated Microsoft Graph API for secure OAuth authentication and granular permissions management.
  • Built monitoring and logging dashboards for auditing and compliance reporting.
  • Conducted UAT, created SOPs, and trained staff on using the new automation for daily operations.
  • Reduced lead-processing time from hours to seconds, significantly improving sales response rates.
Skills: Process Automation, Microsoft Graph API, n8n/Power Automate, API Integration, Data Governance
Web Application
Development
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School Network Revamp

Transformed traditional school network into a modern, high-performance system supporting 250+ simultaneous users with enterprise-grade reliability.

Network Design Security Scalability
Development

School Network Revamp

Expanded Responsibilities

  • Performed site survey and capacity planning, mapping legacy cable runs and identifying high-traffic bottlenecks.
  • Installed new Cat6 cabling, configured managed switches with multiple VLANs, and optimized routing for faculty, student, and guest networks.
  • Deployed Windows and Linux servers for authentication, file sharing, and print services; implemented centralized log management.
  • Configured firewalls with granular ACLs and intrusion-prevention policies to protect student and staff data.
  • Trained on-site IT staff on daily operations, preventative maintenance, and emergency response procedures.
  • Documented the entire infrastructure, including IP addressing, hardware inventory, and recovery plans for future expansion.
Skills: Cisco Networking, LAN/WAN Design, Server Deployment, Security Hardening, Team Training

Code and Development Projects

Live Web Applications & Development Work

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AI / ML

Multimodal AI Verification System

July 2024 Personal Project

A modern, single-page web application designed to assess and verify claims, external URLs, and image content using the power of Google's Gemini API. It employs a secure, real-time architecture to provide users with transparent and verifiable verdicts on complex information.

HTML5 Tailwind CSS Firebase Gemini API
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Location-Based

Gas Finder BXU

2026 Personal Project

A web application designed to help users find the nearest gas stations around the Butuan City area. The application provides real-time location-based search functionality, allowing users to quickly locate fuel stations, view their details, and get directions.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Google Maps API
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22 Creative Works

Logos • Posters • Merchandise • Ad Campaigns

× Full design

Professional Journey

Growing Through Challenges

November 2017 - March 2018

Frontend Developer

Department of Agrarian Reform

Developed a web-based software application to ease the flow of document tracking.

June 2018 - June 2022

Technical Support Specialist

ACLC College

Configured and troubleshot computer hardware and software. Handled network setup and configuration.

September 2018 - April 2022

Faculty Lecturer

ACLC College

Delivered engaging lectures on diverse Information Technology subjects. Mentored students through hands-on projects.

July 2022 - January 2023

System Administrator

DNA Micro

Deploying CI/CD pipelines and automating code deployments. Monitoring systems with Kafka & Prometheus, cutting outages by 20%.

December 2023 - March 2024

Customer Success Lead

Automate io

Managing enterprise customer portfolios with 95% satisfaction scores. Providing proactive technical support and reducing resolution time by 30%.

May 2024 - Present

Network Engineer

Ever Ascend Solutions

Designing and implementing secure network infrastructure and cloud solutions. Training staff and introducing network redundancy that boosted reliability by 100%.

December 2025 - Present

IT Support Engineer

GSpeedCS LLC New York

Delivered Tier 1–2 MSP support across multiple client environments, consistently meeting SLA targets and ensuring timely issue resolution.

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Location Butuan City, Philippines