Board Elections 2026: Meet the Candidates

I’m a cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of experience in the Cyber Defence Center of a major Italian Oil & Gas company, and for the past 3 years I have also been involved in the telecommunications field.

Alongside my operational role, I serve as an internal trainer within my organization, delivering technical training on cybersecurity and infrastructure topics.

I have written several articles for the LPI blog, including the “Security Essentials” and “LPI Membership Journey” series. In addition, I have worked as a technical reviewer for certification manuals and training courses, covering IT security as well as infrastructure domains such as networking and servers.

Since 2024, I have been an LPI Approved Trainer, and I currently serve as an elected member of the LPI Board of Directors (since 2025).

I am running for the Board because I want to actively contribute to the evolution of the LPI community, building on both my professional experience and my ongoing involvement within the organization.

With over 10 years in cybersecurity in a critical infrastructure environment, combined with my experience as a trainer and content contributor, I have a clear understanding of the skills gap that many professionals face today. I want to help LPI further align its certifications and educational initiatives with real-world industry needs.

As a current member of the Board, I have already had the opportunity to contribute to this mission, and I would like to continue supporting LPI in expanding its global impact, strengthening its community, and promoting high-quality, accessible open source education.

My name is André Casagrande, and I am a technology professional with extensive experience working with Linux, open technologies, and enterprise infrastructure. Throughout my career, I have been deeply involved in designing and implementing modern IT platforms based on open-source technologies across multiple industries, including financial services, manufacturing, and the public sector.
I currently work with hybrid cloud architectures, Linux-based enterprise environments, and cloud-native platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift. My work focuses on helping organizations modernize their infrastructure by adopting open technologies that enable flexibility, scalability, and innovation.
Linux and open-source software have always been central to my professional journey. I strongly believe that open ecosystems are critical to the future of technology because they promote collaboration, transparency, and shared innovation across organizations, communities, and countries.
I have also contributed to the global technical community as a co-author of the IBM Redbook Modernization Techniques for IBM Power, which provides guidance on modernizing enterprise workloads and integrating open technologies into IBM Power environments.
The Redbook can be accessed here:
https://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg248582.html
Beyond my technical work, I actively engage in technical discussions, workshops, and collaborative initiatives that promote the adoption of Linux and open-source technologies in enterprise environments.
My goal is to help strengthen the global Linux community, support the development of new professionals, and ensure that Linux skills remain aligned with the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing, automation, and modern infrastructure.

I am running for the LPI board because I strongly believe that Linux and open-source technologies are fundamental to the future of global digital infrastructure. As organizations continue to move toward cloud-native architectures, automation, and distributed systems, Linux remains the foundation that enables innovation, reliability, and openness.
Throughout my career working with enterprise infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, and Linux-based platforms, I have seen firsthand how open technologies empower organizations to modernize their systems, reduce vendor lock-in, and accelerate innovation. I believe LPI plays a critical role in preparing professionals to succeed in this evolving technology landscape.
One of the reasons I want to contribute to the LPI board is to help ensure that Linux education and certification remain aligned with real-world industry needs. Technologies such as containers, cloud platforms, automation, and modern infrastructure are increasingly shaping how Linux is used in production environments, and certification programs should continue evolving alongside these trends. I also believe strongly in expanding access to Linux education globally. Many regions around the world are experiencing rapid digital transformation, and open technologies offer a powerful pathway for professionals to build meaningful careers in technology. If elected, I hope to contribute by bringing an enterprise and industry perspective to the board, helping strengthen the connection between the Linux community, education programs, and the needs of modern IT environments.
Ultimately, my goal is to help LPI continue empowering professionals, supporting open-source values, and strengthening the global Linux ecosystem for the next generation of technologists.

My name is Adonis Moreira. I grew up in Brazil, and my first real encounter with Linux changed how I understood computers entirely — not as black boxes, but as systems I could read, question, and improve. That curiosity never left me.

Over 15 years in IT, I have worked across sysadmin, infrastructure, and cybersecurity roles in Ireland and beyond, building a career that has always had Linux at its core. Open-source software shaped my professional instincts: the habit of reading documentation, auditing configurations, understanding what is happening under the hood rather than trusting the surface. That ethos is inseparable from who I am as a security engineer.

I am also, at heart, someone who enjoys teaching. Throughout my career I have mentored junior engineers, created training materials, and taken pride in making hard topics approachable.

My certifications — CISSP, OSCP, LPIC-2, CISM, CompTIA Linux+, and others — reflect a genuine commitment to deep, structured learning. And the LPI framework has been part of that journey in a meaningful way.

Joining the LPI Board of Directors would let me give back to the ecosystem that helped build my career. I want to contribute to certification standards that stay technically honest, globally inclusive, and genuinely useful to professionals who, like me, believe that open-source knowledge should be a ladder — not a gate.

I am running for the LPI Board of Directors because I genuinely believe that Linux and open-source software are among the most important forces in modern technology — and that the certifications which validate expertise in them must be held to the highest standard.

My motivation is not abstract. Linux built my career. From my first server deployments in Brazil to engineering enterprise security solutions in Ireland, open-source tools have been the constant thread. That lived experience gives me a strong sense of what practitioners actually need from a certification body: exams that reflect real-world complexity, learning paths that evolve alongside the technology, and a global community that feels genuinely inclusive — not centred on any single region or industry segment.

I want to advocate for the continued relevance and rigour of LPI certifications. The Linux landscape is changing rapidly reshaping what it means to be a competent Linux professional. LPI’s exam content must keep pace, and I want to be part of the group making those decisions thoughtfully and with practitioner input.

I also want to advocate for access. Open-source thrives on the idea that knowledge should be freely shareable. LPI certifications should be attainable by professionals everywhere — including those in emerging markets and underrepresented regions who have the skill but face structural barriers to formal recognition.

Finally, I bring the perspective of someone who learns and teaches simultaneously. I know what makes a well-constructed exam objective, what creates confusion, and what produces genuine competence. I would bring that practitioner voice into board discussions — not just as a credential holder, but as someone who cares deeply about what these certifications mean to the people who earn them.

Bigani Sehurutshi is a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in Linux-based systems, Cyber infrastructure, and research computing. An LPI Approved Trainer, he has built and supported HPC environments that enable advanced scientific research and data-intensive applications. He contributes to the SADC (Southern African Development Community) Cyber-infrastructure Framework, supporting regional initiatives in weather modelling and square kilometer Array (SKA). His interests include HPC performance monitoring, research cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and data platforms for analytics. Beyond his technical work, he is a strong advocate for open-source adoption, serving as Coordinator of the Botswana Open-Source Committee and leading the establishment of Linux Clubs in schools and communities to develop digital skills. He is also a member of DAMA (Data Management Association) South Africa and the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA).

My decision to stand for the Board is grounded in a strong alignment with LPI’s mission to promote open-source adoption globally. While meaningful progress has been made, there is an opportunity to strengthen governance and ensure that all initiatives are clearly aligned with strategic goals and deliver measurable impact.
As a beneficiary of LPI programs including, training partnerships, membership, and contributions to learning materials. I bring practical insight into its value and the importance of expanding capacity-building efforts, particularly in undeserved regions.
My participation in international committees and regional Cyber-infrastructure initiatives positions me to help grow LPI’s global presence and strengthen partnerships, especially within academia and high-performance computing communities.
Coming from an underrepresented region, I am committed to advancing inclusive strategies that address the digital divide and broaden access to open-source skills and opportunities.