Translating Complexity
Into Reliable Systems.
20+ years designing secure networks, resilient infrastructure,
and open technologies, from Haiti to Houston.
Years of Experience
Industry Certifications
Nonprofits Supported
Years Volunteer IT
Infrastructure Engineer.
Open Source Builder.
Community Technologist.
I'm Rob Lucien — a systems engineer who's spent the last 20+ years building, securing, and optimizing critical infrastructure across enterprise environments, USAID-funded projects, and nonprofit organizations spanning two continents.
My work lives at the intersection of deep infrastructure operations, practical open-source engineering, and mission-driven platform building. I believe technology is most powerful when it serves people with intention and integrity.
Read My Full StoryWhat I Bring to the Table
Deep expertise across infrastructure, networking, automation, and security — built over 20+ years of real-world production experience.
Infrastructure
Linux, FreeBSD, Windows Server, Proxmox virtualization, Bhyve, Jails, and enterprise storage management.
Security
CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC. System hardening, Zero Trust architecture, access control, and network security policies.
Professional References
Feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and collaborators across USAID-funded projects and enterprise environments.
Greta Greathouse
COP at DAI / USAID HIFIVE Project
Roberto was an outstanding member of the team. In addition to excellent technical skills as IT manager, he was always pro-active, supportive, and well organized. He worked with the entire team displaying professionalism, responsibility and leadership at all times. I would hire him again if ever I had the chance.
Jimmy Lebrun
IT Officer at JHPIEGO / DAI
Roberto is a hard-worker with strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills. He has the ability to work in high pressure situations and environments. I would not hesitate a moment to give him good recommendations.
Colter Bell
Principal System Admin at DAI
Roberto is an extremely intelligent person to work with. He soaks up knowledge quickly and has a very strong work ethic. I do not hesitate putting my name by his as a reference.
Erik Bjers
Principal Systems Admin at DAI
Roberto worked as our IT support for one of our project offices in Haiti and he was very technically competent as well as a hard worker.
Marie Louise Baker
Team Leader at LEVE / USAID
Roberto is very professional. Team spirit, very loyal, very open minded and always available. A pleasure to work with and someone you can truly count on.
Technology for Community Impact
I believe the best engineers don't just build systems — they build for the people the world tends to forget.
Radio-Télé 4VEH
Voluntary IT infrastructure support for one of Haiti's leading evangelical broadcast stations, keeping the mission broadcasting.
immiGrand
Digital platform support and IT infrastructure for a nonprofit celebrating and empowering immigrant communities in Quebec.
Y2H
Building a better future for Haitian communities through youth empowerment, long-term engagement, and technology-enabled outreach.
La Paix Foundation
Faith-centered humanitarian work in remote Cap-Haïtien communities, supported by technology, logistics, and ground-level engagement.
Ready to Build Something Reliable?
Whether you need infrastructure consulting, network design, or open-source expertise — let's talk about what we can build together.