Santos Venter Chibenga
About Santos Venter Chibenga
Santos Venter Chibenga is a Support Engineer currently employed at CloudLinux, with a background in open source technology and community engagement. He co-founded the Living Open Source Foundation and has held various technical roles across multiple organizations in Africa and the United States.
Work at CloudLinux
Santos Venter Chibenga has been employed at CloudLinux as a Support Engineer since 2022. In this role, he provides technical support and solutions to clients, leveraging his extensive background in systems engineering and open source technologies. His experience in this position contributes to the company's commitment to enhancing server security and performance.
Previous Experience in Technology
Prior to his current role, Chibenga worked at Pearson as a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Technical Reviewer for six months in 2021. He also held positions at the European Union Monitoring Mission, where he served as Information Technology Communication and later as Information Communication Technology Support Engineer. His earlier experience includes roles as a Systems Engineer at Paratus and a Remote Linux Systems Engineer at Cpeewe.
Education and Expertise
Chibenga has a solid educational foundation in network and system administration. He studied at Cisco Networking Academy, where he completed certifications in CCNA Routing and Switching, Linux, and Intro to Cybersecurity. Additionally, he earned a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification from CTU Training Solutions South Africa. His academic background supports his expertise in open source technologies and system administration.
Involvement in Open Source Communities
Chibenga is actively involved in promoting open source technology across Africa. He co-founded the Living Open Source Foundation, which focuses on creating and supporting open source communities. He has initiated the local Zambian Linux community and engages with the broader open source community through his website, www.livingopensource.africa. His efforts aim to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the open source ecosystem.
Career Development and Certifications
Throughout his career, Chibenga has pursued various certifications to enhance his technical skills. He studied at Information and Communications University, where he achieved certification in Network and System Administration and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigations. His commitment to continuous learning is evident in his diverse certifications and roles in the technology sector.