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Senior Platform Administrator
Miguel Roberto Luz is a SAS Certified Platform Administrator with over 14 years of experience in deploying, administering, and modernising high-profile SAS environments. With a strong command of both legacy SAS 9 systems and modern SAS Viya architectures on Kubernetes, Miguel specialises in ensuring system uptime, security, and performance optimisation. At Selerity, he leverages his deep technical background to deliver complex infrastructure projects that align with evolving business requirements.
“I am deeply engaged with the current technological landscape and constantly studying new trends. I am driven by the challenge of troubleshooting complex issues and optimising application configurations to ensure that critical systems are not just operational, but performing at their absolute peak.”
Miguel brings a wealth of expertise in software architecture, design, and infrastructure management across Windows and Unix/Linux platforms. His background includes leading significant modernisation projects, such as migrating users from desktop-based applications to centralised server solutions on Open Source Kubernetes.
His core technical expertise includes:
SAS Administration: Expert knowledge of SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya installation, configuration, and migration.
Infrastructure & Cloud: Proficient in Linux Administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) and Kubernetes Administration (CLI/kubectl).
Automation: Skilled in developing automation scripts using Bash, Shell, and Python to streamline user access and system configuration.
Certifications: Holds certifications as a SAS Certified Platform Administrator and SAS 9 Certified Upgrade Specialist.
Miguel operates with an adaptable, analytical mindset, utilising Agile methodologies to deliver quick, well-documented outputs. He takes a proactive approach to risk and mitigation planning, ensuring that disaster recovery measures are feasible and secure.
He excels at collaboration, working closely with R&D teams to resolve complex product issues and acting as an escalation resource for clients requiring expedited support. Miguel prioritises thorough documentation and knowledge sharing, creating detailed installation and configuration guides to support his team and clients.
Resourceful and Strategic. His critical thinking and resourcefulness define Miguel. He is a quick learner who navigates complex troubleshooting scenarios with a focus on long-term optimisation rather than quick fixes. His style is highly collaborative, ensuring that technical solutions are not only robust but also clearly communicated to stakeholders.