Hi, my name is
Samundra Raj Bajracharya
I build things for the infrastructure.
Experienced IT professional with 6+ years in IT infrastructure, system administration, and DevOps. Specialized in managing large-scale virtualized environments, automating workflows using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines, and implementing security measures such as SIEM and email security solutions.
About Me
I'm an experienced IT professional with 6+ years in IT infrastructure, system administration, and DevOps. My journey started with graphics design and web development, evolved through datacenter operations, and now focuses on building automated, secure, and scalable infrastructure.
I specialize in managing large-scale virtualized environments using VMware, Proxmox, and XCP-ng, automating workflows with Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines, and implementing security measures including SIEM, email security, and endpoint protection.
Currently, I'm working at Datahub Nepal (R&D and Platform Engineer) and Crestia Cloud (Technical Lead). I'm also pursuing my Masters in Information Technology at Tribhuvan University.
Here are some technologies I've been working with recently:
- ▹ Python
- ▹ Terraform
- ▹ Docker & Kubernetes
- ▹ Ansible
- ▹ Linux Administration
- ▹ VMware/Proxmox
Where I've Worked
Senior IT Officer @ Datahub Nepal
Mar 2026 – Present
R&D and Platform Engineer (Part-Time) @ Datahub Nepal
Aug 2025 – Present
Technical Lead @ Crestia Cloud
Aug 2025 – Present
Sr. IT Officer @ Datahub Nepal
Mar 2025 – Jul 2025
Some Things I've Built
Phishing Detection System
2025Weight-based phishing detection using ELK SIEM, multiple blacklists, and behavior analysis. Uses Rspamd for email security scanning.
Infrastructure Automation & VPS Provisioning
2023Self-service portal API for automated VM provisioning. Interface between customer interface and infrastructure (VMware, Proxmox) similar to Linode/DigitalOcean.
Mail Flow Tracker
2023Bash/Python system to analyze mail server logs for compromised accounts and track sender reputation. Works with Zimbra and Axigen.
Homelab
2023Docker-based infrastructure: Nextcloud, Jellyfin, Pi-hole, game servers, self-hosted AI (Ollama), accessible via Tailscale and Cloudflare Tunnel.
Latest Posts
🤖 AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
We've moved past the 'is it a fad?' phase. AI is here, it's powerful, and depending on where you look, it's either a superpower, a headache, or a massive hit to your project budgets.
🖥️ My Homelab OS Journey: From VirtualBox to Containers and Beyond
Having worked in datacenter environments for years, I have had the opportunity to get my hands dirty with more hypervisor platforms than most IT professionals typically encounter.
🖥️ My Homelab Setup: Hardware Behind the Scenes
My homelab journey began with an Android TV box that my ISP did not bother collecting. Today it runs on a Dell Optiplex 3050, Ryzen 7 workstation, and a fleet of ESP devices.
05. What's Next?
Get In Touch
I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open.