Cloud · Platform · System Design · Consulting

Jimmy Lubega

Cloud & Platform Engineer

I design and support enterprise Linux and multi-cloud platforms — turning complex requirements into secure, scalable systems that businesses can depend on. Based in Richmond, Virginia. Working with teams everywhere.

10+ Years in Enterprise IT
5+ Industry Certifications
3 Cloud Platforms — AWS / Azure / GCP
01 Independent Consultancy — PureNest360

// 01 — About

Infrastructure that businesses can trust

Jimmy is a Cloud & Platform Engineer and consultant with hands-on experience designing and supporting enterprise Linux and hybrid infrastructure environments across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, and major cloud platforms. His background spans Linux system administration, server patching, vulnerability remediation, shell scripting, automation, incident response, and production troubleshooting for mission-critical systems.

What ties it together is a consistent focus on system design and outcomes, not just uptime: infrastructure that is secure by default, resilient under pressure, and simple enough for the next engineer to maintain. Whether he's patching Linux fleets at scale, deploying multi-cloud analytics platforms, or writing Ansible playbooks that turn hours of manual work into a single repeatable run, the goal is the same — reduce risk and give the business room to move faster.

He currently works as a Consultant / Platform Engineer at Katalyze Data, deploying and supporting Posit Team and SAS analytics platforms across Azure, AWS, and on-premises environments, and runs independent Linux and cloud security consulting engagements through PureNest360.

B.S. in Computer Science

Makerere University

// 02 — Experience

Where the work has happened

Consultant / Platform Engineer

Jul 2026 — Present

Katalyze Data (formerly Amadeus Software) · Remote, United Kingdom

  • Design, deploy, and support Azure cloud, AWS, and on-premises platforms for Posit Team and SAS analytics environments.
  • Apply Azure cloud architecture, networking, identity, and infrastructure patterns to deliver secure, scalable customer platforms.
  • Implement secure, scalable, and reliable analytics infrastructure for enterprise customers.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize platform performance across the deployment lifecycle.
  • Work directly with customers to deliver successful deployments and provide expert technical guidance.

Cloud & Platform Engineer

Jan 2026 — Present

PureNest360 · Richmond, VA

  • Design and support Linux-based cloud platforms through system engineering, cloud security implementation, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
  • Improve operational stability and strengthen security compliance through structured troubleshooting and technical documentation.
  • Streamline infrastructure management processes for client environments.

Technical Support Engineer

Jul 2022 — Jan 2026

Posit PBC · Remote, Boston, MA

  • Reproduced and resolved complex production issues across Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments.
  • Performed security-focused troubleshooting and access management, investigating authentication, authorization, and permission issues across Linux and cloud-hosted systems.
  • Administered Linux-based application environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP; provisioned VMs, networking, IAM policies, and storage services.
  • Developed Terraform IaC workflows and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines to automate diagnostics, validation, and deployment.
  • Supported enterprise customers integrating Snowflake and Databricks, and administered Posit's Workbench, Connect, and Package Manager platforms.

Software Systems Engineer

Oct 2019 — Jul 2022

Dominion Energy · Richmond, VA

  • Administered enterprise Linux systems — RHEL, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu — supporting critical business operations.
  • Led Linux server patch management, vulnerability remediation, and maintenance scheduling across enterprise environments.
  • Automated server configuration and patching with Ansible playbooks and shell scripting.
  • Participated in incident response, live troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and on-call operational support rotations.

Manager / Systems Administrator

Jul 2015 — Oct 2019

National Vision Inc · Richmond, VA

  • Mentored team members and promoted operational best practices across support teams.
  • Managed user access, permissions, and account support while maintaining compliance with operational procedures.
  • Provided Linux and Windows systems administration support across enterprise infrastructure.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to resolve technical incidents and improve operational efficiency.

// 03 — Skills

A full-stack infrastructure toolkit

From the OS to the orchestration layer — the tools Jimmy uses to keep systems secure, observable, and easy to change.

Operating Systems & Linux Administration

RHELRocky LinuxUbuntuAmazon LinuxWindowsmacOSPatch ManagementSystem HardeningAccess Management

Infrastructure & Automation

TypeScriptBashAnsibleTerraformInfrastructure as CodeGitHub Actions

Cloud & Virtualization

AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudVMwareProxmoxEC2IAMRoute 53S3VPC

Containers & Platforms

DockerKubernetesECSEKSAKSGKEPosit WorkbenchPosit ConnectSnowflakeDatabricks

Monitoring & Operational Support

PrometheusGrafanaCloudWatchServiceNowZendeskJira

Networking & Security

TCP/IPDNSLoad BalancingFirewallsVPC ConceptsSecurity ScanningVulnerability Remediation

Also building cloud tooling and platform automation with TypeScript, primarily inside VS Code.

// 04 — Projects

Automation in practice

More on GitHub

Additional TypeScript scripting and platform automation work lives on Jimmy's GitHub profile.

View GitHub Profile →

// 05 — Certifications

Credentials & clearance

CKA

Certified Kubernetes Administrator

The Linux Foundation / CNCF

AWS

AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Professional

Amazon Web Services

AWS

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator — Associate

Amazon Web Services

SEC+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

LPIC-1

Linux Essentials Professional Certificate

Linux Professional Institute

DBX

Databricks Certified

Databricks

// 06 — Entrepreneurship

Building PureNest360

Alongside client and consulting work, Jimmy runs PureNest360, an independent technology consultancy delivering AI automation, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, web & mobile development, and security advisory services. It's where his infrastructure background meets a broader interest in helping organizations modernize responsibly.

Visit PureNest360 →

// 07 — Contact

Let's talk infrastructure

Open to platform engineering, system design, and cloud infrastructure consulting engagements. Connect with me through LinkedIn or explore my work on GitHub.

Richmond, Virginia  ·  Open to remote work