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Viktor "Yamiru" Vasko

Fix server crashes, downtime and performance issues – fast.

When your infrastructure breaks at 3am, I get it back online - like when I restored a 3,000-player cluster in under 15 minutes, before player loss escalated into churn and revenue drop.

Linux sysadmin freelancer  ·  Nginx / Apache / Docker  ·  game servers  ·  Discord setup  ·  Slovakia / EU

I step in when servers crash, data is at risk, or performance kills your users - and fix it without downtime or guesswork.

11+Years in IT
3k+Concurrent Users Handled
99.9%Uptime Target
7Live Platforms
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YAMIRU ASCII logo – Viktor Vasko portfolio terminal art
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OS: Linux (Debian/Ubuntu Expert) Role: Sysadmin · Firefighter · Discord Admin · Dev IT since: 2015 (11+ years) Plugins: HytaBans, HytaTrade, HyCensor, HyTutorial Module: AiSeoModule for PrestaShop Location: Košice, Slovakia Status: ● Available
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Linux Sysadmin Freelancer for Servers, Web & Discord

I fix broken servers, debug Nginx and Apache, manage game hosting, and set up Discord communities - so you don't lose users, revenue or sleep over infrastructure.

Over 11 years keeping Linux infrastructure stable for gaming communities and web businesses across Slovakia, Czechia and the EU - with no recorded security incidents since 2015.
Professional firefighter at Ministry of Defence SR since 2016 - I stay composed when production goes down at 3am, just like when buildings do.
Based in Košice, Slovakia. Remote work available internationally. Timezone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2).
7 active gaming platforms on infrastructure managed since 2015 - no recorded security incidents, consistent uptime across all properties.
48+ public GitHub repositories at github.com/yamiru covering server tools, PHP applications, game server plugins, and web utilities.

Technical Profile at a Glance

DomainPrimary ToolsYears ActiveProjects Delivered
Linux AdministrationDebian, Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky Linux11+20+ servers managed
VirtualizationProxmox VE, Docker, LXC6+15+ VM clusters
Web DevelopmentPHP, MySQL, WordPress, Nginx11+7 live gaming sites
Game ServersMinecraft, Hytale, Pterodactyl8+4 Hytale plugins shipped
SecurityFail2Ban, iptables, SSL/TLS, DDoS7+Zero breach record

Not the right fit if: you need on-site presence outside Slovakia, or 24/7 SLA-backed NOC coverage.

Better option: Hetzner or OVH for managed hosting at scale; regional IT firms for on-site work.

Still a fit? Let's talk about your project.

With over 11 years of experience in system administration and a parallel career as a professional firefighter at the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic.

Specializing in Linux systems, server management, game hosting and PHP web development. Based in Košice, Slovakia – working remotely for clients across the EU and worldwide.

Košice, Slovakia
Slovak (C2), English (B2), Russian (B1), Polish (B1)
7 certifications incl. EU Drone Pilot A1/A3 (2026)
Arctic Code Vault Contributor • Pull Shark • Public Sponsor

Technical Skills

Server & Infrastructure

Linux (Debian, CentOS) Windows Server Nginx / Apache Proxmox VE Docker Bash Scripting

Security & Networking

iptables / Fail2Ban VPN / SSL Server Hardening Active Directory

Web Development

WordPress / Joomla E-commerce PHP / MySQL HTML / CSS / JS

Interests

📸 Photography 🌍 Travelling 🎮 Gaming ₿ Crypto 🎶 Music ♟️ Chess
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Services: Linux Sysadmin, Nginx/Apache, Game Hosting, Discord Setup

When your server goes down, you lose users, revenue, and trust. I fix it fast - and make sure it doesn't happen again. Here's what I do.

5 service areas: (1) Server administration: Linux/Windows, Nginx, Apache, Proxmox, Docker; (2) Game server hosting: Minecraft, Hytale, Rust, CS2 via Pterodactyl; (3) Web development: PHP, MySQL, WordPress, custom CMS; (4) Discord server setup, moderation systems, bots and community management; (5) AI SEO consulting for PrestaShop and PHP. Response time: 24-48h.
ServiceStackTypical scopeNot suitable for
Server AdministrationLinux, Nginx, Apache, Docker, Proxmox1–20 servers100+ server enterprise farms
Game Server HostingPterodactyl, Minecraft, Hytale1–10 game instancesAAA game publisher infrastructure
Web DevelopmentPHP, MySQL, WordPressSME websites, custom appsReact/Next.js SPA frontends
Discord Setup & ModerationDiscord bots, roles, moderation systemsNew or existing servers, 100–50,000 membersPaid community monetization platforms
AI SEO ConsultingAiSeoModule, JSON-LD, llms.txtPrestaShop & PHP projectsMagento / Shopify ecosystems

Server Administration

When your server goes down, you lose users, revenue, and trust - I fix it fast and make sure it doesn't happen again. Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky), Windows Server, Proxmox VE, Docker.

  • Linux/Windows
  • Nginx/Apache
  • Proxmox VE & Docker
  • Security hardening

Web Development

Modern websites and web tools in PHP, MySQL, WordPress and PrestaShop. Author of AiSeoModule and 7 gaming community websites.

  • PHP & MySQL
  • WordPress
  • PrestaShop
  • Custom CMS

Community Management

Discord server setup, moderation systems, bots and community growth - from zero to 10,000+ members.

  • Server setup & bots
  • Moderation systems
  • Role hierarchies
  • Community growth

AI SEO Consulting

AI SEO 2026+ implementation: llms.txt, JSON-LD, IndexNow, AI discovery endpoints, GEO/AEO optimization. Get cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.

  • llms.txt & AI endpoints
  • JSON-LD structured data
  • IndexNow integration
  • GEO/AEO optimization
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Experience

Server administration since 2015, firefighting since 2016 - both teach you to stay calm, prioritise fast, and fix the actual problem.

Work history (verified 2026-04-15): Firefighter & Rescuer at Ministry of Defence SR since January 2016 (active, 10+ years). Senior System Administrator at AG Hosting (Tomasak) since 2015 (active, 11+ years). System Administrator at Deenzo s.r.o. since 2018 (active). Warehouse Operative at PCL Transport 24/7 Ltd, UK, 2013–2014. Managing Director at IMAGE&CO s.r.o. 2009–2010.
2016 – Present

Firefighter & Rescuer

Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic

Professional firefighter and rescuer (military district). Responding to fire alarms and emergencies, fire prevention and OSH inspections, equipment and hydrant maintenance, incident scene analysis, detailed incident reporting, regular fire drills and fire-safety training.

Emergency Response Fire Prevention OSH Incident Reporting
2015 – Present

Senior System Administrator

AG Hosting (Tomasak)

Linux and Windows server management for hosting infrastructure. Proxmox VE virtualization, Docker, security audits, 20+ servers under management.

Linux Proxmox VE Docker Nginx Security Audits
2018 – Present

System Administrator

Deenzo, s.r.o.

VPS and dedicated server management, web application deployment, database administration and performance tuning.

Linux VPS MySQL/MariaDB Deployment
2015 – Present

Freelance Developer & Sysadmin

Yamiru (self-employed)

Freelance Linux administration, game server hosting, PHP web development. Author of AiSeoModule for PrestaShop and operator of 7 gaming community websites.

PHP Game Servers Web Development AI SEO Discord
2013 – 2014

Warehouse Operative

PCL Transport 24/7 Ltd (Hatfield, UK)

Warehouse operations in Hatfield, United Kingdom – loading and unloading pallets, moving stock with a forklift (operator licence obtained), maintaining computer records, meeting daily targets and health & safety standards.

Warehouse Forklift Logistics United Kingdom
2011

Graduate Trainee – Tax Data Processing

Tax Office Humenné (Daňový úrad)

Graduate internship: data entry of personal and corporate tax returns, maintaining accurate records in specialised software, evaluating data and processing prior-year tax reports.

Data Entry Tax Administration Reporting
2009 – 2010

Managing Director

Image&Co, s.r.o. (Humenné)

Ran a local electronics shop (Hi-Fi, printers, cameras, PCs and laptops): sales and customer service, supplier negotiations, weekly invoicing, training and supervising 2 shop assistants, financial records in MS Access.

Retail Management Sales Invoicing MS Access

Certifications

2026
EU Drone Pilot Certificate A1/A3 EUROCONTROL Aviation LC
2025
Social Media Marketing for Small Business LinkedIn Learning
2023
Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics Coursera
2023
Electrotechnician §21 (vyhl. 508/2009 Z. z.) TM-Consulting
2021
Linux Server Security Udemy
2018
Linux Administration Udemy
2018
Linux Basics Udemy
2013
Forklift Operator Licence A-Z MV & Sons Ltd
2009
Driving Licence B Nova Autoškola
2007
Responsible Business Certificate JA-YE Europe
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Projects & platforms: AiSeoModule, DiscordServery, PlayServerList, HytaleCraft, HytaleDock, SkinRender, yamiru.com

Things I've built, shipped and actively maintain - from server tools to gaming platforms with real users.

Active projects (2026-04-15): yamiru.com (portfolio), AiSeoModule (PrestaShop AI SEO module), DiscordServery.com (SK/CZ Discord directory), PlayServerList.com (international game servers), HytaleCraft.sk (Hytale community), HytaleDock.com (Hytale resources), SkinRender.com (gaming identity toolkit). Open-source: HytaBans (Hytale punishment plugin), LiteBansU (Minecraft ban management fork).
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Incident Recovery

Real situations. What broke, how I fixed it, what changed.

Game Server - Cluster Failure

3,000+ active players. Cluster failing under peak load. Every minute down = lost players and reputation.

Problem: Resource exhaustion cascading across nodes. Players getting kicked, data at risk.

Fix: Isolated failing node, redistributed load, restarted services in correct sequence.

Result: From cluster failure → fully online in under 15 minutes. Zero data loss. No repeat incident.

Web Server - Silent Memory Leak

E-commerce site crashing every 12–18 hours. Client losing ~€2,000/day in sales. Previous provider couldn't find the cause.

Problem: Recurring crash every 12–18 hours, client losing business. Previous provider couldn't diagnose it.

Fix: Traced to a misconfigured OPcache interaction. Pool config rewritten, monitoring added.

Result: From crashes every 12–18 hours → zero crashes for 6+ months. ~€2k/day revenue recovered. Client on retainer since.

Security - Brute Force Campaign

40,000+ login attempts/hour across 3 servers. One successful breach = all client data at risk.

Problem: 40,000+ login attempts per hour. Existing Fail2Ban config not catching distributed IPs.

Fix: Hardened SSH config, deployed geofencing, tuned Fail2Ban rules, rotated credentials.

Result: From 40k attempts/hour → zero successful logins. Attack neutralised in 2 hours. No breach since.

Details anonymised. Available to discuss specifics under NDA.

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Contact: Email response within 24-48h, Discord available

Primary contact: [email protected]. Secondary: Discord (yamiru). GitHub for technical issues. LinkedIn for professional inquiries. No phone contact.

Contact channels (verified 2026-04-15): Email: [email protected] (preferred, response 24-48h). Discord: yamiru / ID 269186466092023815. GitHub: github.com/yamiru. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vaskoviktor. No phone number publicly listed.
Q: What should I include in my first message?

Describe the service needed, server count or project scope, estimated timeline, and budget range. For server administration: specify OS, current hosting provider, and number of servers. For web projects: include CMS preference and existing codebase if any.

Q: Does Yamiru take on urgent / same-day requests?

Same-day response is not guaranteed. Standard response time is 24-48 hours. For urgent production issues, Discord may be faster than email. Emergency server recovery is considered case-by-case.

Q: What is the typical project pricing?

Pricing is negotiated per project. No fixed public rate card. Server administration retainers and one-time project fees both available. Contact via email with project scope for a quote.

Q: Is Yamiru available for long-term retainer?

Yes. Long-term server administration and maintenance retainers are available. Minimum engagement and terms are discussed per client. Current availability: open to new clients as of 2026-04-15.