JD@iamjd.net

jd@core:~$ whoami

JD

Your boring IT guy

Experienced IT professional specializing in network operations, system administration, and media management. Based in Erbil, fluent in four languages, with over a decade of expertise maintaining critical infrastructure and solving complex technical challenges.

jd@core:~$ cat about.txt

A decade keeping critical systems online — quietly.

From regional ISP network operations to broadcast media archiving, I keep infrastructure running, troubleshoot the hard problems, and document everything so it stays fixed. The work is invisible when it's done right — that's the point.

15+Years in IT
99.8%Network uptime
40%Less downtime delivered

jd@core:~$ ls ./stack

The stack I run on

Systems & Infrastructure
WindowsLinuxmacOSVMware ESXiProxmoxActive DirectoryGroup PolicyVirtualization
Network & Cloud
Network AdminAzure CloudVPNDNSDHCPRouting & SwitchingMonitoring
Security & Monitoring
System SecurityBackup SolutionsPowerShellIncident ResponseRisk AssessmentData Recovery
Media Technology
Avid Media ComposerAvid InterplayMedia ArchivingLive Feed CaptureIngestion

jd@core:~$ ls ~/projects

Pick your tool

Live utilities & experiments — hosted on projects.iamjd.net

jd@core:~$ git log --career

Where I've kept the lights on

July 2025 – Present

WhiteSpace

IT & OPS

I do my best.

Nov 2022 – July 2026

Kurdistan24

IT Help Desk Analyst & Media Archivist

Provide IT help desk support and manage media ingestion, archiving, and live feed capture using Avid Media Composer and Interplay Access.

Oct 2020 – Nov 2022

Kurdistan Net (O3)

Network Operations Specialist

Monitored and maintained network infrastructure for a regional ISP. Managed fault detection, coordinated FTTH partner escalations, and achieved 99.8% uptime through proactive monitoring and rapid incident response.

2020 · Contract

Zain Telecommunications

Site Engineer

Deployed and maintained telecom infrastructure at cell sites — hardware troubleshooting, signal optimization, and equipment installs to ensure reliable mobile coverage across the region.

2019 · Contract

Rwanga Foundation

Cisco Network Instructor

Delivered CCNA training covering routing, switching, and troubleshooting. Designed hands-on lab exercises preparing students for industry certifications.

Apr 2019 – Apr 2020

Shanica Group

Systems Administrator

Administered enterprise systems — servers, security cameras, and backups. Implemented security policies, managed accounts, and reduced downtime by 40% through preventive maintenance.

Mar 2011 – May 2019

Al Jazeera Media Network

IT Support Specialist

Delivered long-term technical support and upgrades, managed IT infrastructure, and specialized in video editing systems including Final Cut Pro — with hands-on media production experience.

jd@core:~$ cat education.md

Degree in Networking & Computer Science

Kurdistan Private Institute · 2018

Comprehensive study in network infrastructure, computer systems, and IT management — supplemented with continuous self-learning and hands-on experience with emerging technologies.

CCNA Instruction & Field Training

Routing · Switching · Troubleshooting

Designed and delivered hands-on CCNA training programs, building practical lab scenarios to prepare students for industry certification — proof the fundamentals run deep.

LanguagesEnglishArabicPersianKurdish

jd@core:~$ ping jd

Got something that needs keeping online?

Whether it's infrastructure, networks, or media systems — let's talk. I'm based in Erbil and reachable in four languages.

email
[email protected]
whatsapp
+964 750 707 4245
location
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq