Joel Fasenmyer
About Joel Fasenmyer
Joel Fasenmyer is a Senior Linux Systems Engineer with extensive experience in various technical roles, including positions at MPIRE Technology Group, Rackspace, and HP. He actively engages in building a homelab environment and has a strong interest in technical writing.
Current Role at MIB
Joel Fasenmyer serves as a Senior Linux Systems Engineer at MIB, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing Linux systems, ensuring their performance and reliability. His expertise in Linux administration supports the organization's technical infrastructure.
Previous Experience in IT
Before joining MIB, Joel Fasenmyer accumulated extensive experience in various IT roles. He worked as a Performance Engineer III at MPIRE Technology Group from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he held multiple positions at Rackspace, including Linux Administrator and ER SysAd Support Tech, from 2016 to 2019. His career also includes a role as an IT Support Technician at Travelocity from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Training
Joel Fasenmyer completed his high school education at River City Believers Academy, earning a High School Diploma in 2011. He later pursued an Associate of Arts degree in Architecture at San Antonio College, which he completed in 2023. Additionally, he studied Linux Administration at Rackspace Open Cloud Academy, achieving certification in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 in 2015.
Technical Skills and Interests
Joel Fasenmyer actively engages in building and experimenting with a homelab environment. He utilizes technologies such as AWX, GlusterFS, Zabbix, and Docker to enhance his technical skills. He also has a strong interest in technical writing, which he considers an important aspect of his professional development. Joel plans to pursue the AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification in the future.
Hobbies and Personal Interests
In his free time, Joel Fasenmyer enjoys various hobbies, including PC gaming, Warhammer 40k, and woodworking. These activities reflect his diverse interests outside of his professional life and contribute to his well-rounded skill set.