Max Walker - System Administrator
🚀 About Me
Hi! My name is Max. I'm a System Admin, or RunAs as we call ourselves in Systems Group. I joined Systems in April of 2024, and have learned a lot in administration, networking, security, and general IT practices. I am currently primarily focused on we development and DevOps, with interest in networking.
Areas of Expertise:
- Linux Server Administration
- Scripting (Bash, PowerShell)
- Network Management & Security
- Monitoring & Alerting Systems
- Web Development (Django, Flutter, NodeJS)
Highlights & Projects
🏆 Notable Projects
- CS411 Class Manager - Created a Django web application that allows professors to dynamically assign permissions for VM access for students in the CS411 course
- WallTap Office Display Editor - Created a Django web application that allows the editing of Professor ELO Office Displays (visibile outside of most CS professor offices)
- Professor Static Sites Automation - Created a fully automated Gitlab pipeline to generate static web pages based on the official ODU directory (visible at faculty.pages.cs.odu.edu)
😄 Fun Facts
I learned JavaScript when I was 12 years old
- Currently top 1% strategist in Marvel Rivals
I'm learning UE5 and Unity (still haven't decided which to pursue)