Rainier Apolonio

Rainier Apolonio (74)

I am an IT Professional with over 15 years of experience specializing in Web, Infrastructure, and Services. I’ve worked with my companies ranging from small businesses with lean budgets to large corporations where simplicity and consistency are what matters most.

In my early days with tech, I tinkered with my first computer, broke it, and then rebuilt it back together in better condition than when I first received it. My curiosity became endless and knew that technology was what I wanted to pursue in life.

Since then, I’ve worked in multiple industries. My humble beginnings started as the IT director for a K-12 private school, focusing on network infrastructure, workstation management, and a new student management system. Later, I landed a position working for a client-oriented company, managing email services, backup solutions, and telecom infrastructure.

Today, I currently work for the city of Los Angeles serving the city by supporting our water and power infrastructure. I’ve managed multiple systems including workstation management, application deployment, and GIS infrastructure. Outside of my day job, I provide web services including site management and professional email/office services, and technical guidance/support for individuals and businesses that need help modernizing and growing their tech presence.

While technology is my passion, it’s important for me to disconnect. When I’m away from the computer, you can usually find me hiking the great outdoors, modernizing my own home, and going on an adventure with my wife. We tend to be away from our home and get purposefully lost in a new part of the world.

Get Fit: Week 13

Hello internet and future self. This is technically a late post. I've been so preoccupied lately that I wasn't able to track this post for Week 13. However, I have reviewed my entries in MyFitnessPal and am starting to remember what happened for this week.

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Get Fit: Week 12

Hello internet and future self. On August 9th, it will officially be three months since I've started my fitness journey. I am currently at 222.7 pounds, averaging a little more than 10 pounds per month (originally started at 260 pounds). That's almost half of my…

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Get Fit: Week 11

Hello internet and future self. This week, I wrote a public blog on how I was able to accomplish the weight loss I've been working on. I got lots of social comments and activity on Facebook with many congratulating me for the effort. It's pretty…

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Making Fitness a Lifestyle Change

For the first time in a while, I can finally say that I have confidence in myself. I'm currently at 225 pounds (30 pound loss), lost three pant sizes (38-40 inch waist), and have received the validation/recognition from others around me regarding my weight loss. For…

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Get Fit: Week 10

Hello internet and future self. It still ceases to amaze me how many people are taking notice regarding my weight loss. It is such a confidence boost and helps put fuel to my motivation. I learned several things this week. During my San Francisco trip,…

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