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Lubos
Rendek

Technical Writer · Free Software Advocate

25+ years in Linux, starting with a Red Hat 6.1 magazine CD in 1999. Founder of linuxconfig.org — one of the web's most visited Linux tutorial resources. A broad-spectrum GNU/Linux professional: from networking and servers to automation, web publishing, and Free Software advocacy.

lubos@rendek: ~
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lubos@rendek:~$ cat profile.json
## ─────────────────────
"name":      "Lubos Rendek",
"location":  "Australia",
"experience": 26, // years
"origin":    "Red Hat 6.1 Cartman, 1999", // magazine CD
"focus":     "Linux & Free Software",
"sites": [
  "linuxconfig.org",
  "linuxcareer.com"
],
"available"true
## MS-free since 2004
## ─────────────────────
lubos@rendek:~$
What I do

Areas of Expertise

🐧
Linux Systems

25+ years administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux environments across distributions. From bare metal to containerised deployments.

✍️
Technical Writing

Crafting clear, accurate documentation, tutorials, and how-to guides for audiences ranging from beginners to senior engineers.

🐳
DevOps & Containers

Docker, Docker Compose, Nginx, Apache, LAMP stack. Building reproducible, containerised applications for production and development.

🌐
Web Publishing

Running high-traffic websites with WordPress, SEO strategy, content workflows, automation, and data-driven editorial decisions.

🛡️
Free Software

Strong advocate for Free and Open Source Software. Organising community workshops, fostering knowledge-sharing around open-source technologies, and providing ongoing user support at forum.linuxconfig.org.

💻
Software Development

Python, Bash, PHP, SQL — building tools, automation scripts, and web applications to solve real-world problems efficiently.

Journey

Career Highlights

2007 · Present
Founder · Technical Writer · System Administrator
linuxconfig.org · Remote

Built and grew one of the most visited Linux tutorial sites on the web. Managing content, team, SEO strategy, IT operations, hosting, backup automation, and security best practices on GNU/Linux. Providing active user support and technical troubleshooting via forum.linuxconfig.org.

2016 · 2017
Linux Software Developer
Monash University · Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Developed and maintained e-exam systems. Built a custom Ubuntu-based bootable USB Linux distribution for student exam environments. Specialised in virtualisation, technical support, and database administration.

2007 · 2015
Software Developer & Academic Tutor
University of Technology Sydney

Custom application development, Linux system administration for student testing environments, and delivering tutorials in Unix and web development.

2005 · 2007
Linux System Administrator
Harms Consulting · Bondi, NSW, Australia

Server management, network services, web application administration, and technical support.

2000 · 2002
Network Administrator
Mediapress s.r.o · Bratislava, Slovakia

Managed bus topology network infrastructure, network printers, and provided user support across Windows environments.

Independent Projects

What I Build on the Side

Linux Career Platform
linuxcareer.com

Data-driven insights for Linux professionals. Real job market data analyzed quarterly — skill trends, salary signals, certification value — published openly with no paywalls, no affiliate deals, no noise.

Data Analysis Linux Careers Non-profit Free Data
Web Design Studio
3xpo.net

A personal exploration into commercial web development and design. Building modern, high-performance websites — currently a hobby project with future potential.

Web Design Frontend Hobby
Technical

Skills & Tools

Operating Systems
GNU/LinuxUbuntuDebian FedoraAIXUnix
Networking
TCP/IPDNSFirewalls iptablesSwitchesRouters VPNNFSSamba
Servers & Infra
ApacheNginxLAMP DockerDocker Compose Virtualisation
Development
PythonBashPHP JavaScriptHTML/CSS SQLMySQLPostgreSQL
CMS & Tools
WordPressCMSGit SEOMake.comn8n SSHCloudflare
Emerging Interests
BitcoinBlockchain BTC NodeSelf-custody AI ToolsData Mining Statistics
SlovakNative
EnglishFluent
PolishIntermediate
GermanBasic
RussianBasic
Beyond the terminal

Outside of Work

🏊
Swimming

Twice national runner-up in backstroke at Slovak nationals. A chapter before Linux, but the patience and discipline it built never left.

🥾
Hiking

Exploring trails and mountains. The longer and more remote, the better.

🤿
Spearfishing

Free-diving and hunting in open water. Patience, breath control, and respect for the ocean.

🎮
Computer Games

Strategy, simulation, and anything that rewards patience and systems thinking.

Automation

Building workflows and automations with n8n, Make.com, and custom scripts. If it can be automated, it should be.

🏠
Home Assistant

Running a self-hosted smart home stack with Home Assistant, Zigbee devices, and custom automations.

Bitcoin

Running a BTC full node, self-custody, hardware wallets, and blockchain fundamentals. Firm believer in financial sovereignty.

🤖
Exploring AI

Experimenting with AI tools and capabilities, integrating them into real workflows and understanding their practical limits.

🧠
Philosophy

Open-minded thinker — or so the internal monologue claims. Enjoys questioning assumptions, including that one.

📚
Continuous Learning

Working through mathematics, statistics, and whatever rabbit hole demands attention this month. Curiosity as a lifestyle.

Academic

Education

Bachelor of Software Engineering
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD, Australia · 2004 – 2006
Diploma of Software Engineering
Windsor Institute of Technology
Sydney, NSW, Australia · 2003 – 2004
Diploma of Network Engineering
Windsor Institute of Technology
Sydney, NSW, Australia · 2002 – 2003
Let's talk

Get in Touch

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