Hi, I'm Tim Matheis
IT-Systems Engineer
I engineer the digital infrastructure that empowers businesses. My focus is on designing secure, high-availability network environments (Aruba, Juniper, Sophos) and ensuring seamless system connectivity.
About Me
Who I Am
I am a dedicated Systems Integration Engineer specializing in enterprise networking and infrastructure stability. I bridge the gap between hardware and software to create seamless, secure connectivity.
My journey began at 14, modifying game files to bend virtual worlds to my will. That early curiosity about how software interacts with systems evolved into a career in IT engineering. Today, I apply that same problem-solving mindset to architecting cohesive digital ecosystems. I thrive on untangling complex network puzzles and turning ambitious requirements into elegant, integrated solutions.
Location
Bavaria, Germany
mail@timmatheis.com
My Skills
I combine core infrastructure knowledge with modern management techniques. My technical expertise focuses on reliable networking and system efficiency:
Network Engineering
Implementation of complex infrastructures using Aruba (Switching/WLAN) and HPE servers. Experienced in VLANs, routing protocols, and hardware integration.
Firewalling & Security
Configuring and managing perimeter security using Sophos and Juniper appliances. Focus on threat analysis and system hardening.
Automation & Deployment
Streamlining OS provisioning using Unattended Install workflows (Answer Files) and managing configuration consistency with Ansible and PowerShell.
Python Development
Building custom utilities, GUI applications, and CLI tools to solve specific system administration challenges.
Version Control (Git)
Managing configuration as code with professional Git workflows, branching strategies, and collaboration on GitHub.
Linux Administration
Deep understanding of Linux environments, server management, and command-line operations.
CLI Tool Creation
Designing efficient, user-friendly command-line interfaces to improve developer and admin productivity.
Containerization
Deploying and orchestrating scalable applications using Docker and container best practices.
Featured Projects
A selection of projects where I solved specific technical challenges, ranging from cryptography implementations to system tools.
Secure Password Manager
A Python-based vault utilizing SHA256 hashing (salted) and Fernet symmetric encryption to securely manage credentials via GUI and CLI.
Rainy CLI
A lightweight, highly customizable terminal weather tool inspired by neofetch, optimized for speed and aesthetics.