Daniel Cano
About Daniel Cano
Daniel Cano is a DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in IT system administration and security. He holds a Master's Degree in Security of Information and Communication Technologies and has worked for notable organizations including CERN and MindMaze.
Work at MindMaze
Daniel Cano has been employed at MindMaze since 2016 as a DevOps Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for configuring and administering Apache Server to support web technologies. He manages security services with a focus on PGP, SSL, TLS, and certificate management. Additionally, he leads the integration of services into an LDAP/Kerberos authentication system, ensuring secure access to resources. His expertise also includes administering Atlassian applications such as JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket, which are essential for project management and collaboration within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Cano studied at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, where he specialized in Network and Systems Security and Services and Application Security. He earned a Master’s Degree in Security of Information and Communication Technologies from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, he completed his Engineering in Computing Science at Universidad de Granada from 2002 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation in security and systems management, which he applies in his current role.
Background
Before joining MindMaze, Daniel Cano worked at CERN as an IT System Administrator from 2014 to 2016 in Geneva, Switzerland. His earlier experience includes a six-year tenure at Alcorce Telecomunicaciones S.L., where he held multiple roles including PKI Administrator, System Administrator for Unix and Windows, and Computer Programmer with expertise in Oracle, JAVA, and C++. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set in IT systems and programming.
Technical Projects and Implementations
Daniel Cano has implemented a mail server setup using Postfix, Dovecot, PHPLDAPADMIN, and Open-Xchange, which supports SMTPS, IMAPS, and POP3S protocols. He also works on OpenStack clustering for virtualization projects, demonstrating his capability in modern cloud technologies and infrastructure management. His technical skills are complemented by his experience in managing security services and integrating authentication systems.
Project Management Methodologies
In his professional practice, Daniel Cano utilizes ITIL methodology and Agile procedures, including SCRUM and KANBAN, for project management. This approach allows him to effectively manage workflows and deliver projects in a timely manner. His familiarity with these methodologies enhances collaboration and efficiency within his teams.