About Me

Systems Specialist & Junior Developer with 19 years of IT experience, including 9 years in leadership roles

Hi, I'm Benjamin Slingo

I'm a Systems Specialist with 19 years of IT experience, including 9 years in leadership roles, transitioning to software development through modern AI-assisted workflows. My strong foundation in hardware diagnostics, Linux systems administration, and network architecture has naturally evolved into application development and automation.

I specialize in bridging infrastructure expertise with application development, combining solid systems knowledge with emerging programming capabilities. I've successfully completed complex technical projects including mobile app deployment and enterprise system implementations using collaborative AI development approaches.

Professional Experience

Assistant Deli Sales Manager

Big Y Foods Inc | May 2017 - Present

Supervise team of 5+ associates, implement inventory management systems, maintain 100% regulatory compliance, and optimize workflows through process improvement.

Audio/Visual Technician & Systems Developer

Rockville Tolland Seventh-Day Adventist Church | 2007 - Present

Evolved from audio/visual work to leading custom infrastructure development with Rust backend systems. Built automated workflows reducing manual content processing by 90%.

Key Achievements

  • 19 years IT experience with 9 years in leadership roles
  • Published mobile applications successfully deployed to iOS App Store
  • Built custom Rust backend with PostgreSQL after third-party solution failed
  • Process automation expertise reducing manual workflows by 90%

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science – Cloud and Network Engineering (In Progress) - Western Governors University | Expected Graduation: 2026
  • Cisco Specialization: Network+, Security+, CCNA, Linux+, Cloud+, ITIL

Core Technologies

Infrastructure & Systems

Linux (19 years), Windows Server, OPNsense Firewall, DNS, DHCP, VPN

Development (AI-Assisted)

Rust, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, SQLite

Mobile & Web

iOS App Store deployment, Astro, SvelteKit, Next.js

Specialized Areas

Video transcoding, Process automation, System integration

Experience Focus

Systems Programming

Building high-performance, memory-safe applications with Rust

Cross-Platform Development

Creating unified codebases that work across iOS and web platforms

API Development

Designing and implementing robust REST APIs with proper authentication and data validation

Let's Work Together

I'm actively seeking full-time IT opportunities across systems, infrastructure, and development. If you're looking for technical expertise to contribute to your organization, I'd love to hear from you.

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