open to remote work, internships and part-time roles · Edmonton, AB

Ruben Sanosh

IT • Cybersecurity • Linux • Cloud • Tech

Grade 10 student building practical skills in Linux administration, networking, and cloud fundamentals through hands-on projects, including a self-hosted home server.

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About

I'm a Grade 10 student in Edmonton with a growing interest in IT and cybersecurity. Most of what I know so far comes from experimenting on my own rather than formal coursework. I run a home server on Ubuntu Server that hosts a media library, a Minecraft server for friends, and a small AI agent I built to automate a few repetitive tasks. On my personal machine I use Arch Linux, which has taught me a lot about how Linux systems actually work under the hood.

Outside of technology, most of my experience comes from community work: organizing events at St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Church, volunteering at the Edmonton Food Bank, and coaching youth soccer through the YMCA. These roles taught me how to manage responsibilities, communicate clearly, and follow through on tasks, skills I'm now applying to learning Linux administration, networking, and cloud fundamentals.

Right now: I'm focused on building a stronger technical foundation through self-directed projects, with the goal of pursuing formal education and a career in IT or cybersecurity.

Location: Edmonton, AB
Focus: Linux systems, networking, cloud fundamentals
Systems: Arch Linux (desktop), Ubuntu Server (homelab)
Languages: English, Malayalam
Currently: Grade 10, Archbishop Macdonald High School

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Skills

Systems

Ubuntu Server: self-hosted media server, Minecraft server, basic task automation
Arch Linux: daily desktop use, package management, system configuration
Comfortable with the Linux command line and basic shell scripting

Networking & Security

TCP/IP and general networking concepts
Firewall and access control basics
Learning security fundamentals through beginner CTF exercises

Web & Cloud

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including working with public REST APIs
Basic experience with AWS and Azure free tier services
Familiar with core concepts like IAM, storage, and compute instances

Professional

Public speaking and workshop facilitation
Volunteer and team coordination
Bilingual: English and Malayalam
Reliable, organized, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities

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Projects

Book Finder

live

A book search app that pulls live results from the Open Library API, showing cover art, author, and publish year, with sorting by newest or oldest. Built with plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, no backend or API key required. Includes search rate-limiting and safe DOM rendering to avoid XSS issues.

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Home Server (Ubuntu Server)

active

A self-hosted server running a media library, a Minecraft server, and a small AI agent that automates a few personal tasks. Ongoing project I maintain and expand.

write-up in progress

Arch Linux Setup

active

My daily-use Arch Linux configuration, including window manager setup and system tools. Documentation in progress.

details coming soon

Home Network Practice

planned

A small home network setup for practicing basic segmentation and firewall rules outside a live environment.

details coming soon

Security Fundamentals Log

in progress

Notes and write-ups from beginner-level security exercises, focused on core concepts like enumeration and basic web security.

write-ups coming soon

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Experience

July 2026 to Present

Front End Associate

FreshCo Ltd. · Alberta

Process point-of-sale transactions accurately and handle daily cash reconciliation.
Follow loss-prevention procedures and verify age-restricted sales according to store policy.
Conduct routine stock checks and shelf audits to support inventory accuracy.
Handle customer questions and issues directly, working efficiently during busy periods.

February 2024 to Present

Community Organizer

St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Church · Edmonton, AB

Organize community events and outreach activities for local residents.
Work with local organizations to plan outreach strategies and share resources.
Lead workshops on civic engagement and community leadership.
Review feedback from participants to improve future events.

October 2025 to December 2025

Volunteer

Edmonton Food Bank · Edmonton, AB

Sorted and distributed food donations to families in need.
Worked with a team to keep pantry operations running smoothly and safely.
Kept accurate records of inventory and distribution.

March 2025 to July 2025

Youth Soccer Coach

YMCA of Northern Alberta · Edmonton, AB

Planned training sessions suited to different skill levels.
Gave individual feedback to help players improve.
Created a positive environment focused on participation and learning.