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Andrew D. Paolucci

Information, Technology, & Security Consultant

Securing infrastructure for the modern web. Specializing in OPSEC, Cloud Architecture, and POSIX Systems.

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Identity

Self-taught and adaptable IT consultant with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient IT infrastructure for businesses across various industries including medical, environmental protection, software, and civic activism.

From building cloud networks for startups to securing communications for political organizations, I bridge the gap between complex systems and operational security. I'm also actively engaged in developing peer-to-peer decentralized infrastructure services to build next-generation backbone systems.

Specializing in migrations from proprietary platforms to FOSS alternatives, rapid scaling of web applications with minimal human intervention, and implementing security-first architectures.

  • OSINT & OPSEC
  • Network Security
  • AWS Cloud Infrastructure
  • POSIX Systems
  • Penetration Testing
  • System Administration
  • P2P/Decentralized Systems
  • Amateur Radio
  • Hobby Farming

OSINT // OPSEC // POSIX // DBA // TELCO // OSS // P2P

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Career History

2017 - Present

Freelance Technologist

Security & Infrastructure Consultant

Consulting for medical, environmental, and software sectors. Focusing on secure deployments and system hardening.

2015 - 2016

KnowRoaming

Systems Administrator

Ensured system reliability for global telecommunications. Managed MVNE/MVNO solutions and open-source infrastructure.

2013 - 2015

Mobiroo

Director of IT

Designed and implemented scalable AWS cloud infrastructure. Automated deployments and scaling to minimize maintenance overhead.

2013 - 2014

The Arhat Group

IT Specialist

Provided on-site consultation and installation services. Maintained internal company systems and staff development machines.

2012 - 2015

TorontoCrypto

Systems Analyst

Contributed to a public group of IT professionals and activists. Provided educational material to raise awareness about information security.

2012 - 2013

Pirate Party of Canada

Director of IT

Secured online systems, mail servers, and VPN networks for political operations. Championed digital privacy and rights.

2012 - 2013

Solarsoft Business Systems

Internal IT Support

Managed day-to-day upkeep for 4 North American offices and 200 users. Developed plans to improve legacy systems and infrastructure.

2012 - Present

Paolucci Technology Solutions

Founder & Principal

Personal company platform for online ventures and projects. Provided quality support & services for various clients as an online entrepreneur and systems administrator.

Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

Phoenixerve Inc

Junior Systems Administrator (Internship)

Ensured maximum uptime and performance for client services. Set up redundant monitoring systems in third-party datacenters with wireless backhaul and backup battery. Assisted with CentOS-based Linux systems daily.

Oct 2010 - Sep 2011

EasyStudy

Co-Founder, Systems Administrator & Web Developer

Co-founded and managed student note-sharing platform in high school. Handled technical infrastructure and development while coordinating with IB students for academic content.

Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

Solarsoft Business Systems

Junior Hardware Specialist (Internship)

First professional office environment experience. Supported users locally and remotely with various IT issues. Completed full rewiring of local LAN room infrastructure.

Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

Rogers TV

General Control Room Assistant (Internship)

Assisted with live news broadcasts and daytime television programming for the local community channel. Worked primarily in the control room with some studio experience during live broadcasts.

03.

Education

2018 - 2019

Seneca College

Liberal Arts Program

Broadened perspectives through interdisciplinary study in humanities and social sciences.

2012 - 2014

Seneca College

Computer Systems Technology

Developed foundational skills in systems administration, networking, and IT infrastructure management.

Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

Blyth Academy

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Completed high school diploma at Blyth Academy in Thornhill, Ontario.

Sep 2008 - Jan 2012

Bayview Secondary School

High School Education

Attended Bayview Secondary School in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

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Case Studies

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Pirate Party of Canada

Role: Director of IT (2012-2013)

Architected a secure, anonymous infrastructure for political activism. Deployed encrypted VPNs, hardened mail servers, and secure chat networks to protect member privacy against surveillance.

  • OpenVPN
  • Postfix/Dovecot
  • Linux Hardening
  • OPSEC
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Mobiroo Cloud Architecture

Role: Director of IT (2013-2015)

Designed the AWS cloud infrastructure for a next-gen mobile app subscription platform. Implemented auto-scaling groups, load balancers, and automated CI/CD pipelines to support high-traffic global usage.

  • AWS EC2/S3/RDS
  • Python Automation
  • Scalability
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KnowRoaming Connectivity

Role: Systems Administrator (2015-2016)

Managed mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure. Ensured 99.99% uptime for global MVNE/MVNO solutions, bridging proprietary vendor systems with open-source reliability tools.

  • Telecom Protocols
  • Linux Admin
  • System Monitoring
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EasyStudy Platform

Role: Founder & Webmaster (2010-2014)

Founded a collaborative student note-sharing platform. Managed the full stack development and server administration, facilitating academic resource sharing for IB students.

  • LAMP Stack
  • Web Development
  • Community Mgmt
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1ngenious

Company Affiliation

Involved in infrastructure and technology initiatives through 1ngenious, focusing on innovative solutions and systems development.

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OurNest

Project Affiliation

Contributing to OurNest initiatives, working on community-focused technology projects and infrastructure.

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Contact

Whether you have a question about infrastructure security or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open.

Say Hello

📞 (416) 276-2021

📍 Richmond Hill, ON

✉️ andrew@paolucci.ca

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