AJAY
TANDALE
Building with Linux, automation, containers & infrastructure.
B.Tech Computer Science student with a strong Red Hat/Linux foundation and hands-on experience in automation, scripting, containerization, networking, and systems troubleshooting.
Engineering Profile
Bridging core Linux infrastructure with modern software engineering principles.
Systems-Minded Software Engineer
I am a Computer Science undergraduate at Maharashtra Institute of Technology (Class of 2027) with an academic foundation built on a 3-year Diploma in Computer Engineering.
Rather than viewing software as isolated code in an editor, I focus on how applications interact with the host OS, the kernel, container runtimes, and the underlying network. As an RHCSA certified administrator and Red Hat Certified Cloud-native Developer, I bring real hands-on experience running and securing Linux workloads.
My toolkit combines Bash and Ansible for automation, Python and SQL for application logic and data modeling, Docker and Podman for containerized isolation, and Wireshark with TCP/IP for network-level diagnostics.
RHEL & Systems Administration
RHCSA certified with practical lab depth across RHEL 9.x: SELinux policies, Firewalld configurations, systemd services, LVM storage, and SSH hardening.
Automation & Scripting
Practical automation using Bash shell scripts and Ansible playbooks for user management, system auditing, reproducible environments, and scheduled task pipelines.
Containers & Cloud-Native
Certified in cloud-native applications with DO188. Hands-on deployment of rootless container pods, custom bridge networking, persistent volume mounts, and Podman tooling.
Software & Problem Solving
Undergraduate Computer Science studies blending fundamental data structures, algorithms, Python programming, and SQL database models with systems-level understanding.
Core Engineering Stack
A grounded technical stack built on Linux systems administration, automation, containerization, and software problem-solving. No inflated percentages — just practical capabilities.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.x
Certified administration of enterprise Linux environments. Experienced in kernel parameters, systemd services, LVM storage allocation, strict SELinux targeted policies, and custom Firewalld rules.
Bash, Ansible & Python
Automating repetitive operations: user provisioning, batch permission verification, log sanitization, and structured Ansible playbooks for system state convergence.
for u in $(cat users.txt); do useradd -m -s /bin/bash "$u"; done
Podman & Docker
Red Hat DO188 certified container skills. Building container images, configuring rootless user namespaces, mounting persistent storage with SELinux flags (`:Z`), and container networking.
TCP/IP & Packet Analysis
Practical comprehension of OSI layer 2 through 7 flows. Packet inspection with Wireshark, routing tables, DNS resolution, DHCP leasing, and HTTP/HTTPS network dynamics.
Git & GitHub Workflows
Disciplined branch workflows, semantic commit hygiene, repository management, and structured documentation of infrastructure configurations.
Systematic Problem Solving & Application Architecture
Applying computer science principles to build resilient software. Solid grounding in data structures, algorithms, relational database schemas with SQL, Python programming, and methodical system troubleshooting.
def solve_engineering_problem():
1. Understand OS & network context
2. Isolate failure domain (strace/logs)
3. Design clean, modular logic
return reliable_solution
Certifications & Validated Training
Officially verified technical certifications and structured engineering coursework with direct verification credentials.
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Demonstrated core system administration skills across Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, including system configuration, storage partitioning, user account security, and operating running systems.
Red Hat Certified Developer in Cloud-native Applications
Certified in building, testing, and running containerized software applications using Podman and Red Hat cloud-native tooling for modern scalable architectures.
Networking and Web Technology
Completed comprehensive curriculum covering computer networks, web application communication protocols, OSI layering, and modern web infrastructure models.
RHCE Training (Ansible Automation)
Structured training covering Ansible orchestration, automated RHEL administration, tasks delegation, Jinja2 templates, and scalable infrastructure management.
Cybersecurity Professional Basic
Foundational credential covering principles of information security, defensive network configurations, and risk mitigation methodologies.
Featured Engineering Projects
Real systems administration labs, software architectures, and controlled networking research.
Linux Server Configuration & Automation
RHCSA Production Lab & Hardening Framework
Hardened RHEL 9.x server environment featuring custom SELinux policies, strict Firewalld zoning, SSH key-only authentication, and automated user auditing scripts.
Virtual Mandi: Agricultural Commerce Platform
Direct Farmer-to-Buyer Digital Marketplace
Academic digital marketplace designed to connect local agricultural producers directly with buyers, eliminating middlemen through structured inventory pricing and transaction workflows.
Wireless Security & Protocol Analysis Lab
Controlled ESP32 802.11 Research Environment
Controlled hardware laboratory prototype analyzing IEEE 802.11 management frame vulnerabilities, de-authentication packet dynamics, and defensive protocol mitigations.
Multi-Tier Containerized Deployment
DO188 Cloud-Native Podman Lab
Rootless container deployment utilizing Podman, persistent storage volumes, user namespace isolation, and custom internal bridge networks.
Education & Achievements
A solid academic background in computer science with verified competitive recognition.
B.Tech in Computer Science
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Key Focus: Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Data Structures, Database Systems & Cloud Computing
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Marathwada Institute of Technology Engineering College
Key Focus: Computer Architecture, C Programming, Object Oriented Concepts, Computer Hardware & Networking
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Saint Xavier's High School
Key Focus: Mathematics, Physical Sciences & General Academics
1st Rank — Technical Quiz
Awarded 1st place in the inter-departmental technical quiz competition, demonstrating quick problem-solving and deep technical knowledge in computer hardware and programming.
Active Volunteer — Red Hat Academy Day
Successfully volunteered and assisted peers in hands-on Linux & DevOps workshop sessions during the annual RHA Day event.
Balancing structured university coursework in Computer Science with rigorous industry certifications and hands-on laboratory practice.
Engineering Journey
A factual progression from foundational hardware & programming to enterprise Linux and software engineering.
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Completed 3-year polytechnic diploma. Gained rigorous grounding in C programming, operating systems, digital electronics, and computer architecture. Secured 1st rank in technical competition.
B.Tech in Computer Science
Pursuing Bachelor of Technology with intensive focus on distributed systems, enterprise Linux, containerization, and modern software engineering.
Networking & DevOps Immersion
Completed Networking and Web Technology curriculum via Infosys Springboard. Actively participated and volunteered in Red Hat Academy Day Linux & DevOps hands-on workshop.
Dual Red Hat Certified Professional
Earned official Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and Red Hat Certified Developer in Cloud-native Applications credentials under Red Hat Certification ID 260-010-335.
Software Engineering & Cloud Automation
Deepening software engineering craft, automation workflows with Python and Bash, containerized application design, and preparing for high-impact engineering roles.
Interactive Terminal Environment
A live telemetry console demonstrating core engineering paradigms and command-line familiarity.
Currently Building & Deepening
Proactive technical growth areas bridging system engineering discipline with modern software development.
Linux System Internals & Kernel Tuning
Deepening understanding of Linux process scheduling, memory namespaces, cgroups v2, and system diagnostics with perf, strace, and journalctl.
Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code
Expanding Bash and Ansible playbooks for repeatable server configuration, configuration consistency, and automated verification suites.
Container Architectures & Cloud-Native
Advancing multi-container patterns using Podman and container orchestration basics, ensuring security-first rootless runtime environments.
Backend Software Engineering
Building scalable service logic and RESTful endpoints using Python, solidifying data structure efficiency and reliable database interactions.
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING USEFUL.
I'm interested in opportunities involving software engineering, Linux systems, automation, containers and infrastructure.