Hello there! 👋

I'm José, a DevOps engineer with an unconventional journey. My path to technology started on the beaches of Portugal, where I spent two years as a surf instructor — teaching patience, reading conditions, and helping people overcome challenges.

It was actually during this time that I first encountered Docker through a third-party tool and became fascinated by containerization.

Today, I channel that same passion for simplifying complexity into infrastructure automation and self-hosted solutions. Whether I'm deploying Docker containers, scripting with Ansible, or building Laravel applications, I focus on creating systems that just work — elegantly and reliably.

Currently based in Germany with 7+ years of experience in system administration and DevOps, focusing on infrastructure automation and self-hosted solutions. I'm open to remote work and future opportunities in Northern Germany.

I speak Portuguese (native), English, and German — which comes in handy when collaborating across international teams or diving into documentation from different communities.

What Drives Me

I believe the best solutions are the ones that disappear into the background — infrastructure that scales quietly, automation that prevents problems before they happen, and tools that empower teams rather than burden them.

My approach combines technical rigor with the communication skills I developed teaching people to navigate the ocean.

When I'm not checking the latest about programming and security, I'm most likely watching a movie, reading, or riding my bike.

Let's Connect

Interested in discussing DevOps, self-hosting, or potential opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.