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.

Family

It's the first week of the new year and I'm already ringing it in with a trip to Disneyland with the family. My parents haven't been to the park in over 20 years; which was really surprising to me since I used to have an…

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2019 Goals

Hello internet and future self. As an individual, I feel that you should take on one or more hobbies that do the following: makes money, keeps you in shape, and keeps you creative. Last year, I accomplished or improved on these three aspects of my…

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End of 2018

Hello internet and future self. 2018 is almost over and has been the most rewarding year of my life. This was the year I decided to work on myself and really truly grow as a person. It was the year that I decided to pivot…

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Falling

Took this picture when I went hiking at Monrovia Falls. We decided to do some fun pictures and came across a ledge within the park. With the right perspective, I was able to make it look like I was falling off the clip. To enhance…

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When Life Gives You Lemons

Drink more beer. Thanks to my friend Stace for taking this picture. Best Instagram wifey yet. As 2018 starts to come to a close, I've been pondering the things I want to achieve in 2019. 2018 helped me lay down that foundation. Working out and…

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