Translating Complexity
Into Reliable Systems.
20+ years designing secure networks, resilient infrastructure,
and open technologies, from Haiti to Houston.
Infrastructure, security, and technology management for small businesses, nonprofits, and schools that need things to work — without the overhead of a full-time IT department.
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?
Start with a Technology Health Check — a clear picture of what's working, what's at risk, and what to fix next.