Summary
Alex Tarakanoff is a seasoned Linux administrator with 12 years of hands-on experience running and advocating for open source systems from Omsk, Russia. At LinuxMaster LLC he has been managing Linux environments since 2009, pairing practical operations expertise with a strong Ubuntu evangelism and open-source activism. Originally trained as a lawyer (LLB, Omsk State University), he brings disciplined, audit-minded problem solving and familiarity with legal workflows to infrastructure management. A regular PGP user (key 8FD628B2), he values privacy and secure practices in system administration. His blend of long-term operational experience, community advocacy, and a legal background gives him a unique perspective on compliance-minded, resilient infrastructure.
13 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Omsk State University (OSU)
Spanish, English, Estonian, Russian