Jim Salter
Enthusiast · DISC type iJim Salter is a self-described "mercenary sysadmin" and the owner of JRS Systems LLC. A prolific technology writer for Ars Technica and a fierce open-source advocate, he specializes in business continuity, disaster recovery, and filesystems. He is a US Navy veteran where he served as a Reactor Operator and studied at the University of South Carolina.
Outside of his consulting and writing, Jim is a father of three. He channels his passion for technology into public speaking and frequent podcast appearances, aiming to make complex technical topics more accessible to a broader audience. He is the author and primary developer of the open-source Sanoid project.
Unique fact: Jim began his technical career in the US Navy as an Electronics Technician and certified Reactor Operator.
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