Alex Martí

Alex, our dedicated SysAdmin / DevOps at Techsoulogy, has been passionate about technology since childhood — from assembling servers at home to mastering complex system architectures. With a hands-on mindset and a love for automation, Alex plays a crucial role in keeping our infrastructure running smoothly and efficiently. His days are powered by Grafana dashboards, Slack updates, and the belief that every task worth doing is worth automating. In this interview, Alex walks us through his journey into the world of DevOps, shares practical advice for aspiring system administrators, and gives us a glimpse into how he unwinds after work. Read on to discover the human side of the system guardian behind the scenes!

Question: How did you get into the programmatic industry?

Answer: Since I was a child, I’ve always liked the world of technology and computers. I used to enjoy setting up my own servers and machines to run tests. As I got older, I wanted to dive deeper into this vast world, so I enrolled in an advanced vocational program in networks and systems — and here I am.

Q: What is the best part of being a SysAdmin DevOps?

A: You’re an important figure as the Administrator of the systems — you have to handle a bit of everything to keep everything connected and running. There’s always something new and different; it’s not a very monotonous job, and for me, that’s a big plus.

Q: Could you list some tips for becoming a good SysAdmin DevOps? What are the essential skills needed in your job?

A: If you want to be good, you need to have the mindset of automating everything — the more, the better. You have to stay on top of a lot of things, so the more automation you have, the more time you’ll have to focus on what really matters.

Q: How do you organize your day? What tools do you use, and which are your favorite?

A: First of all, I catch up — I check if there are any new messages or tickets and communicate any updates with my teammates. Once everything’s clear, it’s time to get to work! As for tools, I use many throughout the day, but one I find very useful and really like is Grafana, because the graphs help me keep everything under control.

Q: Do you have any idea how many emails you send per day?

A: Normally, I don’t send any. However, occasionally I might need to send one to handle a warranty issue. We handle internal communication through Slack.

Q: What is the app you use the most in your daily life?

A: If we’re talking about hours of use, I think YouTube is above social media and WhatsApp, because it has everything. I use it both for entertainment and to learn — there’s content on everything from science and astronomy to history and podcasts. So I spend a good amount of my time there.

Q: What is the first thing you do when you get home and disconnect from work?

A: First of all, I say hi to my pets. Then I usually go out to do things or head to the gym. If I have plans with someone that day, I don’t waste time — I leave right away to meet up. You have to make the most of your time!

Q: What would you do if you won the lottery?

A: Live life! It all depends on the amount, but if it were a lot, the first thing would be to buy a house and a supercar. Then I’d invest in something to keep generating income, advised by the best. I’d also help my family and the people around me however I could. And if after all my luxuries eccentricities I still had something left, I’d help humanity by creating projects and foundations that truly contribute to the future of human species.

Q: Tell us something fun about yourself.