Gabriel Gerber

Swiss Developer & Tech Enthusiast

Switzerland
20 years old
Ostrich algorithm
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Experience & Skills

Central API Cache

High-performance cache aggregating multiple third-party APIs in one place, issuing fine-grained tokens to microservices. Reduces load on official APIs and enforces per-service, per-endpoint permissions.

api.albm.fun·Personal use with a simple landing page

Remote Management Tool

Custom tooling to execute commands and automations across my devices and view logs remotely. Built with Python.

Custom Monitoring System

Monitoring platform aimed at comprehensive visibility. Features promptable monitoring (measuring input/output timing), probable probing (HTTP/ICMP checks), and heartbeat signals. Includes dynamic webhook routing for real-time notifications based on service status.

Pastry Minimalist Fileshare

Drag-and-drop file sharing service built with Next.js and TypeScript. Open source, self-hostable, and fully configurable via environment variables.

Pfadi PatriaVolunteer infrastructure work

Pfadi Patria Operations & Infrastructure

Co-plan and operate the infrastructure: monitoring, automation, access, and services for members and leaders.

  • Prometheus alerting & Grafana dashboards
  • Automated backups and mailing services
  • Member/leader management portals
  • Inventory and material warehouse management
  • SSO and user management (FreeIPA)
  • Service suite: GitLab, Rocket.Chat, Proxmox, Ansible, Wiki, Guacamole

Core Skills

Python
C++
Django
MongoDB
Next.js
MySQL
Ansible
Prometheus
Grafana
Proxmox
GitLab
Rocket.Chat
C
JavaScript
Nginx
Linux
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”— Leonardo da Vinci

Strengths

Strong at identifying root causes and shipping robust fixes. Comfortable at the helpdesk; best at diagnosing issues and building durable solutions.

Problem solving Critical thinking Helpdesk ready