Kasim Dönmez
Network & Systems Engineer with a passion for problem-solving, automation, and building resilient systems.
About Me
My professional journey is defined by gathering a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills. From leading a political party's digitalization to mastering network and VoIP diagnostics, I have cultivated a deep understanding of resilient and secure systems. Currently, I am expanding my skills in backup, disaster recovery, and cloud infrastructure, driven by a commitment to reliability and business continuity through technological solutions. I am a lifelong learner dedicated to building a career at the intersection of technology and impact. Furthermore I am engaging in various social and political projects.
Skills & Expertise
Core IT & Networking
- VoIP & Telephony Protocols
- Network Diagnostics
- System Administration (Linux)
- Firewall, DNS, Routing, Switching
Automation & Scripting
- Python CLI Tools
- Bash Scripting
- Task Automation
- Config-Management
Cloud & Virtualization
- Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS)
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Server Management
Projects & Contributions
C & x86 Assembly
Experimented with and wrote tutorials on low level programming utilizing C as well as x86 / x64 Assembly.
View Documentation →FiSi Documentation
In-depths documentation on networks and systems administration as a personal reference, but also for knowledge-sharing.
View Documentation →Liberale Demokraten Digitalization
Led the IT infrastructure overhaul and created extensive open-source documentation for server setups, ensuring both privacy and security.
View Documentation →Personal GitHub (@mkasimd)
A collection of personal projects focusing on systems administration, network automation, and low-level programming.
View Profile →AsciiDoc Theme
Created various themes to be utilized for PDF-creation using asciidoctor-pdf, creating styled PDF files from AsciiDoc documents.
Learn More →Apple Mail Auto-Configuration
Created a PHP script that generates Apple MDM profiles to automatically configure Apple Mail with the requested mail account.
Learn More →FairEmail Tutorials
Contributed tutorials and documentation to the open-source community for a privacy-focused email client, promoting secure communication practices.
Learn More →Professional & Civic Experience
Backup, DR & Storage
WIIT AG | Aug 2025 - Present
Specializing in designing and implementing robust backup, disaster recovery, and storage solutions to ensure business continuity and data protection.
Network Infrastructure & Services
WIIT AG | Oct 2023 - Aug 2025
Focused on the implementation and maintenance of core network and network security services as well as infrastructure.
Apprentice Fachinformatiker (Systemintegration)
WIIT AG | Oct 2023 - Present
Undergoing formal training to specialize in system integration, with a focus on comprehensive IT solutions.
Network Operations Center (NOC)
WIIT AG | Mar 2023 - Oct 2023
Managed and monitored network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance in an enterprise co-location and cloud environment.
Federal Chairperson
Liberale Demokraten | Jan 2022 - May 2023
Led a political party at the national level. Oversaw the party's digitalization efforts. Legally represented the party in various court cases, including at the NRW state constitutional court.
2nd & 3rd Level VoIP Support
sipgate GmbH | Jan 2020 - Jan 2023
Provided advanced technical support, specializing in network and VoIP diagnostics using tools like Wireshark and Voipfuture. Contributed to documentation and customer onboarding.
IT Team Lead
Liberale Demokraten | Oct 2019 - Present
Installed a cost-effective self-managed server environment and implemented various services including web and mail server as well as Nextcloud, OpenSlides and Keycloak.
Federal Volunteer Service (BFD)
Caritas | Aug 2015 - May 2016
Gained valuable social competencies, strengthened my personality and self-reliance, and acquired new learning experiences through practical work in a civic service role.
Managing Director
Meska-Europa GmbH | Dec 2014 - Jan 2019
Managed business operations, led a strategic pivot to renewable energy, and gained valuable entrepreneurial experience.