Kailash Khanal | Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

About Me

I am a passionate System Administrator and DevOps enthusiast with hands-on expertise in Linux, Windows servers, Docker, VMware, and Firewalls.

Currently, I manage enterprise infrastructure at QFX Cinemas while actively researching emerging cloud technologies. I also freelance, helping businesses build their digital presence through custom websites and e-commerce platforms.

System Hardening Disaster Recovery CI/CD Pipelines Web Development

root@kailash:~/profile

root@kailash:~# cat current_status.json

{
  "role": "Senior System Officer",
  "focus": ["Cloud Migration", "Automation"],
  "location": "Kathmandu, Nepal",
  "status": "Open to Remote Work"
}

root@kailash:~# ./deploy_skills.sh

> Loading Docker... [OK]
> Loading Terraform... [OK]
> Loading Kubernetes... [OK]

root@kailash:~# _

Technical Arsenal

Cloud & Virtualization

AWS

Azure

VMware

Proxmox

Hyper-V

Docker

Network & Security

Sophos FW

VPNs

VLANs

CEH

DR Planning

DevOps & Monitoring

Python

Bash

Zabbix

Checkmk

Grafana

CI/CD

Core Competencies

Delivering end-to-end IT solutions.

System Administration

Expert management of Linux/Windows servers, Virtualization (VMware/Proxmox), and Network Security including Sophos Firewalls and VLANs.

Web Development

Designing custom WordPress sites and robust E-commerce platforms (WooCommerce) with optimized server environments for performance.

Cloud & DevOps

Researching and implementing Cloud technologies, creating CI/CD pipelines, and automating daily operations using Python scripting.

Professional Timeline

A progressive career in IT Infrastructure and Management.

May 2025 – Present

Sr. Officer – System & Projection

Team Quest – QFX Cinemas Head Office

Lead infrastructure planning, advanced system administration, and team mentorship.
Design secure IT environments including SAN/NAS, failover clustering, and VPNs.
Oversee firewall policies (Sophos UTM/XG) and optimize bandwidth across all branches.
Conduct disaster recovery planning, audits, and performance tuning.

May 2023 – Apr 2025

IT Officer

QFX Cinemas

Configured Windows/Linux servers, NGINX, Apache, and Firewalls.
Automated workflows using Python and Power Automate to streamline operations.
Managed Virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V) and Active Directory.
Implemented monitoring tools (Zabbix, Checkmk) and enhanced network security (VLANs).

Oct 2022 – Mar 2023

WordPress Developer

The Web Art

Designed custom WordPress sites and developed WooCommerce integrations.
Managed server setups, migrations, and performance optimization.
Provided technical support and resolved stability issues for clients.

Feb 2020 – Jun 2022

IT Support

CSE Multi Trade Center

Designed and managed Active Directory (AD) infrastructure on Windows Server.
Resolved hardware, software, and network connectivity issues for diverse clients.
Managed CCTV systems and created documentation for technical procedures.

Jan 2020 – Jun 2022

Computer Trainer

Ns College of Software & Hardware

Managed training events with CTEVT and developed comprehensive course content.
Delivered training from fundamentals to advanced skills for engineering students.
Provided lab support and evaluated program outcomes for continuous improvement.

Featured Projects

AUTOMATION

TMS Implementation

Implemented a centralized Theater Management System (TMS) to automate scheduling and manage digital projection systems, reducing manual errors.

#Networking #IoT

PYTHON

Workflow Automation Bot

Developed scripts using Python and Power Automate to streamline manual reporting processes across multiple departments.

#Python #API

WEB

E-Commerce Infrastructure

Built custom WooCommerce solutions with secure server setups, optimized databases, and robust payment gateway integrations.

#WordPress #Linux

Bridging Systems Into The Cloud.