Engr. Mars David Barak

Systems Engineer | Linux Infrastructure | Security & Reliability (CISSP)

Systems Engineer with 6+ years of experience managing Linux infrastructure, enterprise networks, and highly secure production environments. Dual-profile experience spanning advanced academia (AI & Software Engineering Instruction) and scalable remote enterprise architecture execution. Specialized in runtime availability, deep system defense parameters, automation, and full incident resolution.

Professional Experience

Part-Time Lecturer (AI & Software Engineering) Olivia University
2026 — Present
  • Deliver technical lectures and practical code workshops in Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and deep modern computing paradigms.
  • Develop standard learning ecosystems, dynamic lesson roadmaps, assessments, and reference resources.
  • Supervise real-world operational design pipelines, student software applications, and research activities.
  • Mentor senior students through machine learning implementations, system layout methodologies, and data design paradigms.
Chief Systems Engineer - BI DimerSoft (Remote)
2019 — Present
  • Lead high-level system engineering and infrastructural roadmaps supporting enterprise-scale web architectures.
  • Architect, implement, and protect backend systems, physical environments, and server runtime setups.
  • Govern infrastructure health patterns, performance bottlenecks, and active runtime stability configurations.
  • Manage global cross-functional remote infrastructure and engineering cohorts.
  • Enforce security controls (CISSP standards) and operations across distributed configurations.
Assistant Director Digitech Computer (Remote)
2019 — 2023
  • Coordinated organization-wide IT systems infrastructure workflows and technical operational design.
  • Supervised comprehensive configuration management tasks, machine patches, and platform system upgrades.
  • Engineered structural systems metrics tracking closely with operational bottom lines.
  • Provided specialized engineering leadership and final-tier critical escalation paths during major context incidents.
Systems Admin International Leadership University
2022 — 2025
  • Deployed, managed, and monitored structural Linux server architectures and institutional localized networks.
  • Tracked cluster health parameters to continuously iterate and patch availability layers.
  • Triaged data flows, isolated network faults, and reduced infrastructure down-times.
IT Consultant Summit International Institute
2021 — 2022
  • Advised institutional stakeholders on infrastructural design layouts, zero-trust network baselines, and performance optimization.
  • Refactored legacy computing setups for horizontally scalable and highly distributed runtime profiles.
Senior ICT Teacher The King's School (Burundi)
2020 — 2021
  • Taught engineering core fundamentals: network structures, hardware logic, compilation design, and procedural code execution.
Server Admin International Equator University
2019 — 2020
  • Maintained production servers to achieve high uptime goals while performing critical preventative updates.
Software Engineer Asyst (Burundi)
2018 — 2019
  • Engineered robust custom service backends and architectural tool integrations.
Technical Director Channel E FM Radio
2017 — 2018
  • Oversaw radio broadcast technical infrastructure, electronic components, and automated transmission system operations.
  • Maintained and calibrated electronic broadcast systems to guarantee uninterrupted high-fidelity audio streams.
  • Diagnosed hardware and system line faults quickly under high-pressure live production scenarios.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance routines to establish full system operational readiness.
IT Consultant International Equator University
2016 — 2017
  • Aligned distributed university IT infrastructure with institutional long-term operational targets.
  • Optimized system architecture design layouts, database paths, and active campus digital workflows.
  • Provided clear roadmap guidance regarding legacy infrastructure modernization and campus-wide system upgrades.

Education History

Master of Computer Science and Data Management Systems Harvard University (Online)

Technical & Professional Skills

Python
JavaScript
SQL Queries
C# / .NET
PHP
Linux Infrastructure
Network Architecture
CISSP Security Protocol
Network Management
System Monitoring
Preventive Maintenance
Predictive Diagnostics
Corrective Engineering
Failure-Finding Strategy
Planned Outages Coordination
ICT Curriculum Delivery
Lesson Planning & Assessment
Robotics Program Mentoring
Learner-Centered Methodology
Static & Dynamic Design
Content Management Systems (CMS)
eCommerce System Layouts
Renewable Energy Systems Assembly
Data Mining & Processing

Extracurricular Activities

Leadership Profile

  • President: International University of Equator Computer Science Club (2018)
  • Student Council Leader: International University of Equator (2018 — 2019)
  • Team Lead: Asyst Software Development Operations Team (2019)
  • Treasurer: International University Association Student Council (IUASA) (Nov, 2018)

Technical Engagement

  • Robotics Mentor: The King's School Robotics Program Development (2020 — 2021)
  • IT Consultant: Summit International Institute Coding Bootcamps (2022)
  • Debater: Participation in Inter-University English Debate (Nov, 2016)