Saman (Sam) Abyar
Systems Administrator & Full-Stack Web Developer | Digital Media & Print Fabrication Specialist
Professional Summary
Multi-disciplinary Systems Administrator, Full-Stack Web Developer, and Digital Media & Print Fabrication Specialist with over a decade of hands-on technical and creative leadership. Proven track record in orchestrating high-availability Linux/Windows enterprise servers, virtualization environments (VMware vSphere, Proxmox), enterprise network security, and automated CI/CD pipelines. Expert in architecting modern web platforms using Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, and WordPress Multisite ecosystems, alongside precision physical fabrication (vector vinyl plotting, CNC/Cricut, acrylic signage, weatherproof fleet branding) and commercial video production (Premiere Pro, After Effects).
Technical & Fabrication Arsenal
Infrastructure & Cloud Security
- Linux & Windows Server (2012-2022)
- Active Directory & Group Policy (GPO)
- VMware vSphere, Proxmox & Virtualization
- Firewalls, VPN Concentrators & Subnets
- Wi-Fi Compliance & ISA/Proxy Servers
- Docker, Docker-Compose & Containerization
- GitLab CI Continuous Delivery & VPS
- Bash & PowerShell Scripting Automation
- Meta Developer & WhatsApp Business API
Full-Stack Web Engineering
- Next.js, React.js & TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS & Responsive UI/UX
- JavaScript (ES6+) & Modern Web APIs
- WordPress Multisite Architecture
- Custom Theme & Plugin Engineering
- REST APIs, Webhooks & Integrations
- Cloudflare DNS & CDN Optimization
- SSL/TLS Hardening & Security Audits
- Subdomain & Micro-Site Orchestration
Digital Media & Print Fabrication
- Adobe Premiere Pro (Multi-Cam & Audio)
- Adobe After Effects & Motion Graphics
- Photoshop & Illustrator Vector Design
- Cricut Maker 3 & Silhouette Vector Plotting
- Waterproof Pigment Ink Print Systems
- UV-Resistant Protective Laminations
- Commercial Mirror Acrylic Displays
- Automotive Fleet Decals & Magnets
- Custom Signage & Physical Branding
Chronological Professional Experience
Help Desk & Network Administrator
- Maintained, optimized, and secured high-availability corporate web and application servers across production environments.
- Engineered automation scripts (Bash/PowerShell) that reduced repetitive administrative overhead and optimized team workflows.
- Managed core network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls, and enterprise access points) across multi-facility setups.
- Delivered Tier-2/3 technical diagnostics for headquarters and remote operations, maintaining exceptional system uptime.
- Authored standard operating procedures (SOPs), knowledge-base documentation, and trained staff on security best practices.
IT & Network Administrator
- Configured, patched, and maintained enterprise Linux and Windows Server environments.
- Built and managed VPN concentrator architecture enabling secure remote desktop connectivity for multi-platform endpoints (Windows & macOS).
- Implemented company-wide Wi-Fi security protocols, bandwidth policies, and network monitoring.
- Upgraded RAID arrays, hardware components, and enterprise server rack infrastructure.
IT & Network Administrator
- Managed web server deployments, routine patching, and custom software installs.
- Troubleshot LAN/WAN connectivity and diagnosed hardware/software incidents across branch operations.
IT & Network Administrator
- Supported server installations, database integrations, and routine backup routines.
System Administrator
- Deployed desktop environments, managed local network equipment, and resolved end-user hardware and connectivity tickets.
Featured Production Web & Creative Ventures
My Studio Ink (mystudioink.org)
- Creative digital agency and physical fabrication studio offering custom branding, UV/weatherproof vinyl cutting, acrylic displays, vehicle decals, and promotional merchandise.
- Tech & Tools: Next.js / WordPress Engine, Cricut Maker 3, Silhouette, Adobe Creative Cloud.
SAM Driving School (samdrivingschool.org)
- Certified regional instructional portal featuring interactive MVA Gaithersburg testing route guides, automated student onboarding, and curriculum management.
- Tech: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, WordPress Engine, Cloudflare.
Iranian Church D.C. (iranianchurchdc.com)
- Community organizational portal with live media streaming integration, dynamic event calendar feeds, and responsive layout.
Saghi Abyar Fine Art Atelier (saghiabyar.com)
- High-end fine art gallery featuring 3D interactive exhibit displays and an artwork acquisition inquiry pipeline.
Enterprise Security & Custom WP Plugin (Architecture Demo)
- Custom WordPress security plugin and infrastructure management system providing administrator gate authentication, honeypot decoy traps, logs auditing, and dynamic IP filtering.
Education
Cybersecurity Pathway Program
Advanced network security, threat mitigation & infrastructure hardening
Bachelor of Science: Computer Software Engineering (2012)
Certifications
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)
HCSA (Hikvision Certified Security Associate)
Languages
Persian
English