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I started with BeOS in 2002, because of a friend, who showed me something other than Windows, Always I worked repair PC & Laptops. Now I have more 10 years of experience in Server Linux. I can manager servers dedicated, servesr VPS, servers shared, etc. Setup and management you server; Apache/Nginx/Tomcat. SMTP Postfix, POP/IMAP Dovecot. FTP Vsftpd, Proftpd, Pure-ftpd-mysql. Dns Bind9, dnsmasq. File Server & printer Samba (dc-ac). Network administrator: isc-server-dhcp, openvpn, etc. Install and renew SSL certicate. All services on cloud; AWS, Azure, etc. Also website and E-mail migrations. ALL panels and web managers. Management all Linux distributions. Setup, security and optimization your server. __________________________ VERY IMPORTANT!!! “Hi I'm Matias, someone is trying to impersonate me, this account is the only one active and verified by freelancer! I DON'T USE ANY OTHER MEANS OF CONTACT, ONLY FREELANCER CHAT!” -----------------------------------------

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Virendra Pratap Singh R.

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About Me ( Cloud Expert ) I am an experienced professional with over 4 years of expertise in web hosting, email marketing, cloud computing, and DevOps. I am proficient in managing diverse cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Additionally, I have in-depth knowledge of containerization and automation tools, including Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins. I specialize in web hosting for platforms like WordPress, Core PHP, Laravel, Magento, Node.js, and React.js, along with comprehensive expertise in server management and email marketing solutions. I have a proven track record in managing diverse hosting environments, configuring email marketing tools, and optimizing cloud infrastructure. Additionally, I lead a dedicated team that excels in delivering web development and SEO/digital marketing solutions tailored to client needs. Core Expertise Web Hosting and Server Management: Proficient in managing all server types: Dedicated, VPS, Shared, Cloud Servers. Skilled in control panel management: WHM/cPanel, Plesk, CWP, Virtualmin, Hestia, etc. Server Setup, Monitoring, and Backup Management. Website Migration and SSL Installation. Email Marketing: Extensive experience with SMTP servers: Postfix, PowerMTA, Exim, G Suite, Office 365, and third-party providers like SendGrid, SendinBlue, Elastic Email, AWS SES, Zimbra, etc. Expertise in email campaign management tools: Mailwizz, Interspire, Mautic, Acelle, Mumara, etc. Cloud and DevOps: Skilled in deploying and managing cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP. Proficiency in Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins for automation and orchestration. Services Offered: Server-Related Tasks: Web Hosting Email Marketing Cloud Services DevOps Linux/Windows Server Management Web Development Services: WordPress Laravel PHP Node.js Magento SEO and Digital Marketing Services: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Social Media Optimization (SMO) Content Creation and Marketing Blogging and Revenue Optimization Private Blog Network (PBN) Building and Link Networks Search Engine Algorithm Analysis Lead Generation and Sales Funnels Email Marketing, Outreach, and Networking CMS-Based Web Design PPC, CPM, CPL, CPI, CPA Advertising Tools Online Display Advertising Online Reputation Management (ORM) Affiliate Marketing Web Data Analytics Video and YouTube Marketing Why Choose Us? I lead a team of skilled professionals capable of delivering end-to-end solutions for web development, server management, email marketing, and digital marketing. Together, we ensure high-quality services that cater to your business needs and drive growth.

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Achraf B.

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Hello, I’m Achraf, a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant specializing in penetration testing and offensive security. With over four years of hands-on experience in real-world engagements, I help organizations proactively identify and eliminate security weaknesses before they can be exploited. I hold industry-recognized certifications including OSCP, OSEP, CRTP, and CRTO, reflecting strong expertise in both web application security and advanced Active Directory/red team operations. My background includes full-time work as a penetration tester and offensive security consultant, conducting black-box and gray-box assessments across web applications, mobile applications, internal networks, and enterprise infrastructures. I have extensive experience testing and securing Active Directory environments, network infrastructure, and complex application stacks. My approach goes beyond automated scanning — I rely heavily on manual testing and attacker-focused methodologies to simulate realistic threat scenarios and uncover chained vulnerabilities. What sets my work apart is clarity and impact. I deliver detailed, structured reports that clearly explain risk, reproduction steps, business impact, and actionable remediation guidance. My goal is not just to find vulnerabilities, but to help you meaningfully strengthen your security posture. If you're looking for a thorough, professional, and results-driven security expert, I’m here to help protect your digital assets with precision and discretion.

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Rajdeep Verma

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Bihar, India

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Greetings from India! We are a team of highly skilled professionals specializing in Sys Admin, DevOps, and Cloud Architecture, dedicated to managing complex IT infrastructures and orchestrating seamless operations. Our expertise ensures enhanced efficiency and reliability across various environments. Our areas of proficiency include: - System Administration and DevOps practices - Cloud Architecture and Management - Advanced automation with Python - Sophisticated web solutions We are committed to delivering excellence in every project: - Implementing secure and efficient systems - Optimizing performance for peak efficiency Our dedication to security, efficiency, and optimized performance ensures that every project meets the highest standards of excellence.

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Yinka A.

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I am a JavaScript expert with passion for creating beautiful, fast and user-centric websites and applications. Building easy to use and scalable websites and applications is truly a passion of mine and I enjoy being challenged and working on projects that require me to work outside my comfort and knowledge set, as continuing to learn new things boost my skills and develop my techniques.

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Younes A.

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I’m a Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in MERN full-stack development. I help clients turn ideas into scalable and user-friendly web applications that are easy to maintain and ready to grow. I also work with businesses, startups, and agencies that need accurate, structured, and ready-to-use datasets. I focus on ethical scraping, handling complex interfaces, large volumes of data, and delivering high-quality outputs with speed and clear communication. Why Choose Me - 4+ years of professional experience in software development - Clean, maintainable, and scalable code - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Reliable communication and on-time delivery

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Ignacio V.

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Lugar de Malbusca, Portugal

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More than 25 years working with Unix systems, since 2016 mainly custom modified FreeBSD versions for amd64 and arm architectures. Plenty of experience configuring all kind of services, creating custom packages, modifying source code, automating tasks, monitoring, etc. I make things work in a reliable and long term way using simplicity and common sense.

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How to hire a great freelance Vim Developer

A Vim developer is a software engineer who specializes in customizing, scripting, and extending the Vim text editor to build efficient, keyboard-driven coding environments and plugins. These freelancers configure Vim and Neovim, write Vimscript or Lua plugins, and tune editor workflows so teams and individual developers can write code faster with fewer distractions.

What a freelance Vim developer delivers

Hiring a Vim expert is about productivity engineering. The right freelancer turns a stock editor into a precise development environment that matches your stack, your shortcuts, and your team conventions. The commercial value is measurable: faster navigation, fewer context switches, consistent tooling across machines, and onboarding configs that new hires can clone and run.

Typical deliverables from a Vim developer on Freelancer.com include:

Custom .vimrc or init.lua configuration files tuned to your language stack

Vimscript and Lua plugin development, including new commands, motions, and text objects

Neovim setup with LSP, Treesitter, telescope.nvim, and nvim-cmp completion

Migration from Vim to Neovim, or from a legacy config to lazy.nvim or packer.nvim

Integration with Git, tmux, fzf, ripgrep, and language-specific debuggers

Custom colorschemes, statuslines (lualine, airline), and dashboard configurations

Pair-coding setups, remote development over SSH, and dotfiles repositories

Documentation, help files, and onboarding guides for engineering teams

Tools, languages, and frameworks Vim developers work with

A strong Vim consultant is fluent across the Vim and Neovim ecosystem and the broader Unix tooling that surrounds it. Expect proficiency with:

Editors: Vim, Neovim, gVim, MacVim, and embedded Vim modes in IDEs

Languages: Vimscript (VimL) and Lua for Neovim configuration and plugin authoring

Plugin managers: lazy.nvim, packer.nvim, vim-plug, and Vundle

LSP and completion: nvim-lspconfig, mason.nvim, nvim-cmp, coc.nvim, ALE

Search and navigation: telescope.nvim, fzf.vim, ripgrep, fd, NERDTree, nvim-tree

Syntax and parsing: nvim-treesitter, custom syntax files, and folding rules

Adjacent tooling: tmux, Git, GitHub CLI, Docker, and shell scripting in Bash or Zsh

Industries and use cases

Vim developers serve clients wherever code is written under pressure. Common engagements include backend teams at SaaS companies who want a shared Neovim config, DevOps and SRE groups working primarily over SSH, embedded and systems programmers who prefer terminal-first workflows, security researchers and penetration testers using minimal toolchains, and academic and scientific computing groups working in Python, R, or LaTeX. Solo developers, technical writers using Markdown and Pandoc, and bootcamp graduates transitioning to terminal-based workflows also hire Vim specialists for personalized setup and training.

How to evaluate a Vim developer

Vim is a niche where demonstrable craft matters more than credentials. Look for these signals when reviewing candidates:

A public dotfiles repository with clear structure, comments, and version history

Authored or contributed plugins on GitHub with stars, issues resolved, and active maintenance

Comfort with both Vimscript and Lua, and a clear point of view on when to use each

Experience configuring LSP servers for the languages your team actually uses

Understanding of Vim motions, text objects, registers, macros, and the :help system

Ability to write idiomatic Vim, not just paste snippets from forums

Sample interview questions you can use directly:

Walk me through your current Neovim configuration and the reasoning behind your plugin choices.

How would you set up LSP, formatting, and linting for a TypeScript and Go monorepo?

What is the difference between Vimscript autocommands and Lua autocmd APIs in Neovim, and when would you use each?

How do you keep startup time under 100 milliseconds while still loading a full development setup?

Can you describe a custom text object or operator you've written and the problem it solved?

Why hire Vim developers on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of Vim and Neovim specialists, from plugin authors to senior engineers who have used Vim daily for decades. You can compare profiles, dotfiles, GitHub activity, and client reviews in one place, then post a project on Freelancer.com and receive competitive bids within hours. Clients set their own budgets, review transparent ratings, and use Milestone Payments to release funds only when work meets the brief. Whether you need a one-off config tune-up or a long-term engagement to maintain a team's editor stack, the freelancers on Freelancer.com cover every timezone and language stack.

Ready to upgrade your editor workflow with an experienced Vim or Neovim specialist? Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled Vim developers ready to deliver.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance Vim developer?

Hiring a Vim developer works best when you treat the engagement like any other engineering project: clear scope, concrete deliverables, and reviewable artifacts. The process below walks through writing a brief that attracts qualified Vim and Neovim specialists, evaluating their proposals, and awarding the work with confidence.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

The brief is the single biggest determinant of bid quality. A vague request for "Vim help" attracts generalists, while a specific brief naming your editor, languages, and target workflow filters for candidates whose experience genuinely matches. Head to the post project page , where you fill in the brief, scope, timeline, and budget before publishing the project for freelancers to bid on.

State whether you want Vim, Neovim, or both, and the operating systems involved

List the languages and frameworks the config must support, including LSP servers

Specify deliverables: dotfiles repo, plugin source, documentation, screencast walkthrough

Note constraints such as startup time, offline use, corporate proxy, or air-gapped servers

Share a link to any existing config you want migrated or extended

Include your timeline and overall budget range so bidders can scope realistically

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. A strong Vim developer will reference specific plugins, suggest a structure for the config, and ask sharp questions about your stack before committing to an approach. Read each proposal carefully and shortlist the candidates whose interpretation of the work matches what you actually need.

Look for proposals that name concrete plugins and a plugin manager, not generic promises

Check whether the bidder asks clarifying questions about LSP, formatters, or keybindings

Assess whether the proposed timeline accounts for testing, documentation, and revisions

Look for attached samples: a public dotfiles repo, plugin links, or screencasts

Use Freelancer.com's chat to ask follow-up questions about Lua experience, performance tuning, or team rollout before shortlisting

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. Vim is a craft skill, so consistency across past work matters more than a single flashy plugin. Weigh portfolios, ratings, and written reviews together rather than relying on any one signal.

Review the depth and recency of the freelancer's dotfiles or plugin repositories

Check star ratings alongside the volume of completed projects on Freelancer.com

Read written client reviews for comments on communication, documentation, and follow-through

Confirm verified payment method, completion rate, and on-time delivery rate

Look for repeat clients or long-term engagements as a signal of reliable work

Award the project and use Freelancer.com's Milestone Payments to release funds only as each deliverable, from initial config to final documentation, is approved

How long does a Vim configuration project usually take?

A focused .vimrc or init.lua build for a single developer typically takes a few days, including LSP setup, plugin selection, and a short handover. Team-wide configs with shared dotfiles, documentation, and onboarding materials usually run one to three weeks depending on the number of languages and integrations involved.

Should I hire a Vim developer or a Neovim developer?

Most modern Vim freelancers work fluently in both. Neovim is the default choice for new configurations because of its Lua API, built-in LSP client, and Treesitter support, while classic Vim is still relevant for legacy environments and minimal servers. Specify your target editor in the brief so candidates can tailor their proposal.

Can a Vim developer help my whole engineering team, not just one person?

Yes. Many Vim consultants specialize in team-wide setups, producing a shared dotfiles repository, internal documentation, and training sessions. This standardizes keybindings, plugins, and LSP behavior so your engineers move between machines and projects without losing muscle memory.

What's the difference between a Vim developer and a general DevOps engineer?

A DevOps engineer focuses on infrastructure, CI/CD, and deployment automation, while a Vim developer focuses specifically on editor configuration, plugin development, and developer productivity inside the terminal. The two skill sets overlap around shell scripting, tmux, and SSH workflows, but the deliverables are different.

Do I need to know Vim myself to hire one?

No. A good freelancer will ask about your current workflow, the languages you write, and the friction points you want removed, then translate that into a configuration you can use with minimal learning. Expect a short handover document or video covering the key bindings and commands you'll use most often.