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Viktor "Yamiru" Vasko

When your infrastructure breaks at 3am, I get it back online — like when I restored a 3,000-player cluster in under 15 minutes, before player loss escalated.

11+ years  ·  high-load gaming infrastructure  ·  no recorded security incidents since 2015

I step in when servers crash, data is at risk, or performance kills your users — and fix it without downtime or guesswork.

11+Years in IT
20+High-load Servers
99.9%Uptime Target
7Live Platforms
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YAMIRU ASCII logo – Viktor Vasko portfolio terminal art
$ neofetch --config yamiru
OS: Linux (Debian/Ubuntu Expert) Role: Sysadmin · Firefighter · Dev IT since: 2015 (11+ years) Plugins: HytaBans, HytaTrade, HyCensor, HyTutorial Module: AiSeoModule for PrestaShop Location: Košice, Slovakia Status: ● Available
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Linux Infrastructure Engineer for Gaming & Web Platforms

I keep Linux servers running, gaming platforms scaling, and PHP applications deployed — so you can focus on growing your product instead of fighting infrastructure fires.

Over 11 years keeping Linux infrastructure stable for gaming communities and web businesses across Slovakia, Czechia and the EU — with no security breaches on my watch.
Professional firefighter at Ministry of Defence SR since 2016 — I stay composed when production goes down at 3am, just like when buildings do.
Based in Košice, Slovakia. Remote work available internationally. Timezone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2).
7 active gaming platforms on infrastructure managed since 2015 — no recorded security incidents, consistent uptime across all properties.
48+ public GitHub repositories at github.com/yamiru covering server tools, PHP applications, game server plugins, and web utilities.

Technical Profile at a Glance

DomainPrimary ToolsYears ActiveProjects Delivered
Linux AdministrationDebian, Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky Linux11+20+ servers managed
VirtualizationProxmox VE, Docker, LXC6+15+ VM clusters
Web DevelopmentPHP, MySQL, WordPress, Nginx11+7 live gaming sites
Game ServersMinecraft, Hytale, Pterodactyl8+4 Hytale plugins shipped
SecurityFail2Ban, iptables, SSL/TLS, DDoS7+Zero breach record

Not the right fit if: you need on-site presence outside Slovakia, or 24/7 SLA-backed NOC coverage.

Better option: Hetzner or OVH for managed hosting at scale; regional IT firms for on-site work.

Still a fit? Let's talk about your project.

Linux sysadmin since 2015, firefighter at the Ministry of Defence SR since 2016, and author of AiSeoModule — a PrestaShop AI SEO module. Based in Košice, Slovakia.

I build and maintain Linux servers, game server infrastructure, and web platforms — from Proxmox virtualisation to custom PHP apps. Outside of IT, I respond to emergencies as a professional firefighter. I also develop plugins for Hytale and Minecraft, and run 7 gaming community websites across Slovakia and the EU.

Košice, Slovakia
Slovak (C2), English (B2), Russian (B1), Polish (B1)
7 certifications incl. EU Drone Pilot A1/A3 (2026)
Arctic Code Vault Contributor • Pull Shark • Public Sponsor

Technical Skills

Server & Infrastructure

Linux (Debian, CentOS) Windows Server Apache / Nginx Proxmox VE Docker Bash Scripting

Security & Networking

iptables / Fail2Ban VPN / SSL Server Hardening Active Directory

Web Development

WordPress / Joomla E-commerce PHP / MySQL HTML / CSS / JS

Interests

📸 Photography 🌍 Travelling 🎮 Gaming ₿ Crypto 🎶 Music ♟️ Chess
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Services: Server Admin, Game Hosting, Web Dev, Discord

What I actually do for clients — and what I'm not the right fit for.

4 service areas: (1) Server administration: Linux/Windows, Proxmox, Docker; (2) Game server hosting: Minecraft, Hytale, Rust, CS2 via Pterodactyl; (3) Web development: PHP, MySQL, WordPress, custom CMS; (4) Community management: Discord setup, bots, moderation. Response time: 24-48h.
ServiceStackTypical scopeNot suitable for
Server AdministrationLinux, Nginx, Docker, Proxmox1–20 servers100+ server enterprise farms
Game Server HostingPterodactyl, Minecraft, Hytale1–10 game instancesAAA game publisher infrastructure
Web DevelopmentPHP, MySQL, WordPressSME websites, custom appsReact/Next.js SPA frontends
Community ManagementDiscord bots, moderation100–10,000 member serversPaid community monetization platforms
AI SEO ConsultingAiSeoModule, JSON-LD, llms.txtPrestaShop & PHP projectsMagento / Shopify ecosystems

Game Server Hosting

If your game server lags, crashes, or can't handle players — I stabilise it and tune it so it runs smoothly under real load.

  • Minecraft, Hytale, Rust, CS2
  • Pterodactyl Panel automation
  • DDoS mitigation & tuning
  • Plugin installation & config

Web Development

If your website is slow, breaking, or not converting — I rebuild or fix it so it actually works and ranks.

  • PHP, MySQL, WordPress, PrestaShop
  • Custom CMS & web apps
  • AiSeoModule for PrestaShop
  • AI SEO 2026+ implementation

Community Management

Discord server setup, moderation systems, and community growth — from zero to 10,000+ members. Role hierarchies, bot configuration, automated workflows. I've managed communities for SK/CZ gaming platforms for years. Also available for light social media presence and content strategy.

  • Discord server setup & bots
  • Moderation & role systems
  • Community growth strategy
  • Social media basics (Facebook, Instagram)

AI SEO & PrestaShop

Author of AiSeoModule — one install and your PrestaShop store gets 40+ AI and SEO files generated automatically. Also available for AI SEO consulting on PHP and WordPress projects.

  • AiSeoModule: 40+ SEO files auto-generated
  • JSON-LD, llms.txt, IndexNow
  • GEO/AEO, Agentic Commerce
  • Available from 49 EUR
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Experience

Server administration since 2015, firefighting since 2016 — both teach you to stay calm, prioritise fast, and fix the actual problem.

Work history (verified 2026-04-15): Firefighter & Rescuer at Ministry of Defence SR since January 2016 (active, 10+ years). Senior System Administrator at AG Hosting (Tomasak) since 2015 (active, 11+ years). System Administrator at Deenzo s.r.o. since 2018 (active). Warehouse Operative at PCL Transport 24/7 Ltd, UK, 2013–2014. Managing Director at IMAGE&CO s.r.o. 2009–2010.
Jan 2016 - Present

Firefighter & Rescuer

Ministry of Defence SR

Emergency response, fire suppression, search and rescue operations at MoD SR military facilities. Team leader certified. Active since January 2016.

Crisis Management Team Leadership Safety
2015 - Present

Senior System Administrator

AG Hosting (Tomasak)

11 years managing Linux and Windows infrastructure — Proxmox, Docker, Nginx, security hardening, 20+ servers under active management.

Linux Windows Server Proxmox
2018 - Present

System Administrator

Deenzo, s.r.o.

7 years of VPS and dedicated server management, web application deployments and performance tuning for Slovak clients.

VPS Dedicated Servers Web Hosting
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

Warehouse Operative

PCL Transport 24/7 Ltd

Warehouse logistics and inventory management in the UK. International work experience, forklift certified.

UK Experience Logistics Forklift
Feb 2009 - Jan 2010

Managing Director

IMAGE&CO, s.r.o.

Ran a local electronics retail business — supplier negotiations, stock management, team leadership and customer service.

Business Sales Management

Certifications

2025
Social Media Marketing LinkedIn Learning
2023
Shell Scripting with Bash Coursera
2023
Electrotechnician § 21 TM-Consulting
2021
Linux Server Security Udemy
2018
Linux Administration Udemy
2007
Responsible Business Certificate JA-YE Europe
2026
EU Drone Pilot Certificate A1/A3 EUROCONTROL Aviation LC
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Projects & platforms: AiSeoModule, DiscordServery, PlayServerList, HytaleCraft, HytaleDock, SkinRender, yamiru.com

Things I've built, shipped and actively maintain — from server tools to gaming platforms with real users.

Active projects (2026-04-15): yamiru.com (portfolio), AiSeoModule (PrestaShop AI SEO module), DiscordServery.com (SK/CZ Discord directory), PlayServerList.com (international game servers), HytaleCraft.sk (Hytale community), HytaleDock.com (Hytale resources), SkinRender.com (gaming identity toolkit). Open-source: HytaBans (Hytale punishment plugin), LiteBansU (Minecraft ban management fork).
PrestaShop Module

AiSeoModule

Commercial PrestaShop module implementing AI SEO 2026+. Generates 40+ SEO and AI files with one install: sitemap.xml, robots.txt, llms.txt, JSON-LD, IndexNow (6 endpoints), GEO/AEO, Agentic Commerce. Compatible with PrestaShop 8.2+ and 9.x.

PHP 12

LitebansU

Modern PHP web interface for LiteBans punishment management. 17 languages, OAuth login (Google + Discord), multi-role admin panel. 12 GitHub stars, 3 forks. Version 3.8 released Feb 2026.

Hytale

HytaTrade

Hytale plugin for direct player-to-player item trading. Lightweight, no bloat, does what it says.

Website

HytaleCraft.sk

Slovak community hub for Hytale — news, server lists, player guides.

Website

Everwind.sk

Community portal for the Everwind Slovak gaming server — forums, events, server info.

Config

LuckPerms Config

Ready-to-use LuckPerms config with 22 permission groups and 1000+ node coverage. Drop in, configure, done.

Hytale

HyTutorial

New player? Type /tutorial. That is literally it. Guides players through server features without admin intervention.

Minecraft

AdminSuiteChat

Private chat channels, admin alerts and staff communication for Minecraft server teams.

Hytale

HyCensor

Regex-based chat filter for Hytale with multilingual support. Stops toxic behaviour before it starts.

Hytale

HytaBans

Ban, mute, kick, warn — with full history logging and a web interface. The punishment system Hytale servers actually need.

Website

Hytaledock.com

The main hub for Hytale plugins, visual packs and tutorials — built on custom PHP.

Website

Hytalelist.eu

EU-wide Hytale server directory with live stats, real-time search and weekly rankings.

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Incident Recovery

Real situations. What broke, how I fixed it, what changed.

Game Server — Cluster Failure

3,000+ active players. Cluster failing under peak load. Every minute down = lost players and reputation.

Problem: Resource exhaustion cascading across nodes. Players getting kicked, data at risk.

Fix: Isolated failing node, redistributed load, restarted services in correct sequence.

Result: From cluster failure → fully online in under 15 minutes. Zero data loss. No repeat incident.

Web Server — Silent Memory Leak

E-commerce site crashing every 12–18 hours. Client losing ~€2,000/day in sales. Previous provider couldn't find the cause.

Problem: Recurring crash every 12–18 hours, client losing business. Previous provider couldn't diagnose it.

Fix: Traced to a misconfigured OPcache interaction. Pool config rewritten, monitoring added.

Result: From crashes every 12–18 hours → zero crashes for 6+ months. ~€2k/day revenue recovered. Client on retainer since.

Security — Brute Force Campaign

40,000+ login attempts/hour across 3 servers. One successful breach = all client data at risk.

Problem: 40,000+ login attempts per hour. Existing Fail2Ban config not catching distributed IPs.

Fix: Hardened SSH config, deployed geofencing, tuned Fail2Ban rules, rotated credentials.

Result: From 40k attempts/hour → zero successful logins. Attack neutralised in 2 hours. No breach since.

Details anonymised. Available to discuss specifics under NDA.

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Contact: Email response within 24-48h, Discord available

Primary contact: vaskoviktor@gmail.com. Secondary: Discord (yamiru). GitHub for technical issues. LinkedIn for professional inquiries. No phone contact.

Contact channels (verified 2026-04-15): Email: vaskoviktor@gmail.com (preferred, response 24-48h). Discord: yamiru / ID 269186466092023815. GitHub: github.com/yamiru. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vaskoviktor. No phone number publicly listed.
Q: What should I include in my first message?

Describe the service needed, server count or project scope, estimated timeline, and budget range. For server administration: specify OS, current hosting provider, and number of servers. For web projects: include CMS preference and existing codebase if any.

Q: Does Yamiru take on urgent / same-day requests?

Same-day response is not guaranteed. Standard response time is 24-48 hours. For urgent production issues, Discord may be faster than email. Emergency server recovery is considered case-by-case.

Q: What is the typical project pricing?

Pricing is negotiated per project. No fixed public rate card. Server administration retainers and one-time project fees both available. Contact via email with project scope for a quote.

Q: Is Yamiru available for long-term retainer?

Yes. Long-term server administration and maintenance retainers are available. Minimum engagement and terms are discussed per client. Current availability: open to new clients as of 2026-04-15.