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Max Walker - System Administrator

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🚀 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)