Darius Stroman | IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

01. About Me

I'm an IT Infrastructure and Data Center Professional with a passion for building and maintaining the systems that power modern enterprises. My journey spans structured cabling, server hardware, network operations, and automation-driven workflows.

With an M.S. in Software Engineering and a B.S. in Data Analytics from Western Governors University, I combine hands-on infrastructure experience with strong software and data fundamentals. I'm actively focused on cloud infrastructure engineering, scalable systems, and hybrid environments.

When I'm not racking servers or writing Python scripts, I'm exploring new automation tools like n8n and Make.com to streamline workflows and solve real-world problems.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CompTIA Data+ M.S. Software Engineering

02. Experience

Data Center Technician

CentersquareDC — Fort Worth, TX May 2025 – Present

Install and maintain enterprise server racks supporting high-density compute environments with accurate labeling and audit readiness
Perform hardware diagnostics and component replacement on production systems, reducing downtime through rapid fault isolation
Execute fiber and copper cabling installations with precise testing and certification
Support incident response using remote management tools (iLO, iDRAC, IPMI)

Security Systems Technician

Safe Haven Security — Texas Nov 2024 – May 2025

Installed, configured, and troubleshot smart home security systems including cameras, sensors, and control panels
Managed low-voltage cabling for surveillance, alarm, and home automation systems
Performed deep home inspections to assess technical requirements and optimize hardware placement

Service Desk Analyst

Altice USA — Plano, TX (Contract) Nov 2023 – Nov 2024

Resolved 300+ support tickets weekly using ServiceNow across hardware, software, and network issues
Managed provisioning and access control using Active Directory
Delivered Tier 2 support in a Windows/macOS enterprise environment with 24/7 SLA adherence
Collaborated in Agile workflows with daily stand-ups and sprint reviews

Data Cable/Center Technician

The Brass Effect — Frisco, TX May 2018 – Oct 2023

Installed and terminated Cat5e/Cat6 cables across commercial and residential sites
Mounted, configured, and tested network infrastructure including patch panels, switches, and server racks
Performed on-site troubleshooting applying structured diagnostic processes
Collaborated with clients on custom cabling solutions aligned with industry best practices

03. Skills & Tools

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Cloud & DevOps

AWS (EC2, S3, IAM)
Docker
Linux Administration
CI/CD Pipelines

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Automation

n8n
Make.com
Python Scripting
REST APIs / Webhooks

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Programming

Python
Bash / Shell
SQL
Git / GitHub

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Infrastructure

Server Rack & Cabling
Network Configuration
SSH / iLO / iDRAC
Firewall & Security Groups

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Operating Systems

Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS)
Windows Server
macOS
WSL

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Data & Monitoring

Tableau
MySQL
ServiceNow
Data Visualization

04. Projects

Featured Project

AI Automation Platform

Stromation — AI-Powered Business Automation

Designed and deployed an AI-driven automation platform that captures leads, qualifies prospects, and triggers multi-step workflows — replacing hours of manual operations with intelligent, always-on pipelines.

What I Built

AI-powered lead capture chatbots with dynamic conversation flows
Multi-step automation workflows using n8n with webhook triggers and conditional logic
API integrations connecting CRMs, email platforms, and third-party services
End-to-end automation pipelines that reduced manual task time by 80%+

Tech Stack

n8n Python REST APIs Webhooks Make.com AI / LLMs

Impact

Eliminated repetitive business workflows for multiple clients, enabling teams to focus on high-value work while automation handles lead routing, follow-ups, and data sync in real time.

Live Site

Infrastructure

Self-Hosted Automation Infrastructure on AWS

Cloud-Native Deployment — Production Environment

Provisioned and configured a cloud-hosted automation server on AWS, running containerized n8n workflows on EC2 with persistent storage, environment-level secrets management, and network hardening.

What I Built

Deployed n8n on AWS EC2 inside Docker containers with persistent volumes
Configured Linux server with SSH access, firewall rules, and security groups
Managed environment variables and secrets for secure API credential storage
Enabled always-on automation with process monitoring and auto-restart

Tech Stack

AWS EC2 Docker Linux n8n SSH Bash

Impact

Achieved 24/7 automation uptime with a self-managed cloud server, eliminating dependency on third-party SaaS platforms and reducing operational costs while maintaining full control over infrastructure.

Automation Pipeline

AI Video Automation Pipeline

Viral Clipper System — Automated Content Production

Engineered an end-to-end video processing pipeline that automatically ingests long-form content, detects high-engagement moments using AI, and outputs publish-ready short-form clips — fully automated.

What I Built

Automated video clipping engine powered by FFmpeg with frame-accurate cutting
AI-driven moment detection to identify viral-worthy segments from long-form video
Batch processing pipeline that handles multiple videos without manual intervention
Output formatting optimized for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels

Tech Stack

Python FFmpeg AI / NLP Automation APIs

Impact

Transformed a manual, hours-long video editing process into a fully automated pipeline capable of producing dozens of optimized clips per day — turning content repurposing into a scalable operation.

05. Get In Touch

I'm currently open to new opportunities in cloud infrastructure, data center operations, and automation engineering. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out.

Email dariusstroman@gmail.com

Location Frisco, Texas