Managed Servers
Comprehensive management of dedicated servers and VPS: provisioning, monitoring, security hardening, updates, backups and performance optimization.
Domains Administration
Domain registration and renewals, DNS configuration and maintenance, Virtualmin, cPanel, Cloudflare setup and optimization (DNS, proxies, SSL, caching, security rules).
Web Applications
Design and development of web applications in PHP, Node.js and JavaScript, with secure back-ends, REST APIs, dashboards, authentication, and database-driven workflows, built from scratch or evolved from existing systems.
Backup Strategy
Design, implementation and maintenance of reliable backup plans: automated jobs, off-site copies, encryption, recovery testing and documented restore procedures to ensure business continuity.
IT Consulting
Technical consulting on infrastructure, Linux systems and web platforms: assessment, architecture design, performance tuning, security review and guidance on technology choices aligned with business needs.
Software Architecture & Optimization
Analysis and design of application architectures, refactoring of legacy systems, performance optimization, database tuning and best-practice guidance to improve scalability, reliability and maintainability.
I’m Roberto Gaspari, an IT professional with 40+ years across software engineering, Linux system administration, and DevOps.
From CP/M and 8086 assembler to cloud stacks, I build reliable, maintainable solutions—from embedded/automation to enterprise web platforms.
From CP/M and 8086 assembler to cloud stacks, I build reliable, maintainable solutions—from embedded/automation to enterprise web platforms.
Highlights
- • End-to-end delivery: device control & embedded logic, web apps, data flows.
- • Critical workflows (medical, logistics, e-commerce), with access control & auditability.
- • Systems: Debian/Linux, cPanel & Virtualmin/Webmin, Postfix/Dovecot, Cloudflare DNS, Hetzner Storage Box + Synology NAS.
Tech Stack
Assembler (8086)
C / C++
Clipper (dBase)
Pascal / Turbo Pascal
PHP
MariaDB/MySQL
HTML/CSS/JS
Bootstrap
FPDF/FPDI
PHPMailer
Debian/Linux
node.js
Python
Managed Servers
Services
- • Custom web apps & APIs (from scratch).
- • Linux server setup, hardening, monitoring, maintenance.
- • Migrations, performance tuning, incident response.
- • Process analysis & technical consulting.
Timeline
- 1980s — CP/M & 8086 assembler; FidoNet BBS “Miditel” (300 bps → US Robotics 33.6k); TASM modules based on INT60 to move robots (wanna see jurassic code? :-)
- 1990s — RVM (Tasm+Clipper/MS-DOS) for Videobank, DEA, VideoStore kiosks pioneering SMS bookings & Teledrin (See Jurassic); 90s Internet data links.
- 2000s — WinVideo (C++/Windows) for Buster24h kiosks and back office admin (Windows port, multimedia UI, payments). WinVideo and VisualRent
- 2000s–2010s — BUSTERSPID and BUSTERPHARMA: main software (PHP/Bootstrap) for robotic medical cabinets (secure dispensing, FIFO, audit, full traceability).
- 2010s — PHP and Python ERP for logistics; multi-actor CRM; from-scratch BLOCKBUSTERTM for italian "BlockbusterVillage" stores, full software (Windows + WEB Apps)
- 2020s — Web/mobile app for relocation workflows (timeline, documents, e-signature, notifications). Systems & DevOps for SMEs.
Case Studies & Projects
Features
- Domain registration and full DNS management (Cloudflare or registrar).
- Professional email setup, configuration, and maintenance.
- Website hosting management and technical support.
- Managed dedicated server or VPS: setup, monitoring, backups, security hardening, updates.
- 365/24/7 assistance for incidents, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Ops portfolio
- Server setup/hardening, monitoring/alerting, periodic upgrades and incident response.
- Migrations with minimal downtime; mail deliverability (SPF/DKIM/DMARC).
Context & Challenges
- Automated videocassette vending for Videobank with strict reliability and low resources (DOS era).
- Unreliable dial-up lines; limited RAM/storage; need for remote data sync and field diagnostics.
What I built
- Machine control layer (motors/sensors), secure dispense/return cycles, failsafes.
- Inventory, rentals, penalties, user auth; SMS reservations and early Teledrin notifications.
- 1990s Internet interconnection for logs, telemetry and configuration.
Impact
- Stable 24/7 operation with remote support; rapid recovery from line failures; long service lifetime.
Context & Challenges
- Rewrite/port of RVM to Windows for Buster24h (VHS/DVD), modern UI and payment integrations.
- Need for remote maintenance and telemetry across distributed machines.
What I built
- Operator UI; payment channels; reporting and diagnostics.
- Remote sync of configs/logs; improved security and anti-tampering.
Impact
- Reduced support time; better usability; continuity in legacy retail contexts.
Context & Challenges
- Medication dispensing with traceability, safety and role-based access under clinical constraints.
- Cut ward stock, reduce errors, provide full audit trail.
What I built
- Core cabinet software: ruster & single-pick logic, door/lock control, barcode flows, FIFO rules, checks on “stopped” drugs.
- Real-time stock states (internal, external, opened); roles (physicians, nurses, head nurses, pharmacists).
- Integration with prescribing suite (patients, therapies, orders, audits, statistics).
Measured results (pilot)
- Ward stock reduction up to 72% (Medicine I) and 37% (Surgery B).
- Lower medication errors; better prescribing appropriateness; improved traceability.
Scope
- WMS, orders, picking/packing, shipments, suppliers, customers, KPIs & reporting.
- Role-based access, responsive UI, performance tuning for multi-user workloads.
Outcome
- End-to-end visibility; reduced manual steps and reconciliation time.
What it solves
- Single hub for agency, clients and professionals (notary, bank, accountants).
- Task timeline, secure document hub, e-signature, automated notifications.
Impact
- Fewer errors and handoffs; faster cycle; complete history for audits.
Features
- Registration & auth, roles (participants/jury/admin), moderation.
- Media/video handling, public pages, backoffice workflows.
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