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Mgr. Ivan Labaj

Senior IT & AI Consultant

AI & IT Training  |  Digital Libraries  |  Knowledge Systems  |  Slovak-English AI Localization

I help educational organisations, libraries, small businesses and IT teams use artificial intelligence, IT infrastructure and knowledge-based systems in a practical and understandable way.

My work combines long-term experience in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, IT support, digital libraries, metadata, English-Slovak language work and adult education. This website serves as my current professional portfolio and public profile.

About Me

I am a senior IT and AI-oriented professional with experience in IT infrastructure, Windows Server administration, Active Directory, IT support, digital libraries, metadata, documentation, English-Slovak language work and adult education.

My professional background connects technical IT practice with information science, knowledge organisation and practical teaching. I focus on explaining complex topics clearly and turning technical, AI-related and knowledge-based concepts into understandable training materials, documentation and project ideas.

Waterflame IT Services presents my current professional portfolio, project samples and areas of cooperation. It is intended for educational organisations, libraries, small businesses, IT teams, recruiters and partners looking for practical expertise in AI, IT infrastructure, digital knowledge systems and Slovak-English AI localization.

AI & IT Training Windows Server Active Directory Digital Libraries Metadata Knowledge Systems Slovak-English AI Adult Education IT Documentation RAG & AI Assistants
15+
Years IT Experience
8+
Project Samples
Mgr.
Academic Degree
SK/EN
Bilingual AI Work
Open to Cooperation Remote & Project-Based

CV available upon request for relevant professional, training, consulting or project opportunities.

What I Can Help With

I provide practical support in the following areas:

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AI & IT Training for Adults
Practical courses, workshops and learning materials focused on artificial intelligence, digital skills, IT infrastructure and real-world use cases for adults, organisations, libraries, schools, offices and retraining centres.
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Windows Server, Active Directory & IT Infrastructure
Training materials, documentation, troubleshooting concepts and lab-based explanations for Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and related infrastructure topics.
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Digital Libraries & Knowledge Systems
Support for projects involving digital libraries, metadata, information workflows, knowledge organisation, taxonomy, documentation and AI-assisted access to information.
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AI Assistants & Knowledge Base Concepts
Design concepts, learning materials and project samples for AI assistants, helpdesk assistants, RAG-based systems and internal knowledge base solutions.
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Slovak-English AI Localization & Output Evaluation
Prompt review, Slovak localization, AI-generated text evaluation, proofreading, terminology review and natural Slovak adaptation of English source content.
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Practical IT Documentation & Learning Materials
Clear, structured documentation and educational materials for technical and non-technical audiences, covering IT infrastructure, AI concepts and knowledge-system topics.

I Work With

I am open to cooperation with the following types of organisations, teams and individuals:

Educational organisations and training providers
Schools, universities, training centres, adult education providers and retraining programmes.
Libraries, archives and knowledge institutions
Digital libraries, public libraries, archives and information organisations working with metadata, digital content and knowledge systems.
Small businesses and local organisations
SMEs, NGOs and local organisations looking for practical IT support, AI training or digital skills development.
IT teams and infrastructure teams
Teams needing training materials, documentation, lab concepts or knowledge-base support for IT infrastructure topics.
Recruiters looking for senior IT, AI or knowledge-system profiles
HR professionals and recruiters seeking experienced consultants for training, documentation, AI or IT infrastructure roles.
Slovak-English AI content and localization teams
Organisations working with Slovak-English AI content, localization, output evaluation or terminology review.
Project teams building knowledge bases and AI assistants
Teams developing internal knowledge bases, AI assistants, RAG systems or documentation workflows.

Portfolio / Project Samples

The portfolio presents selected project concepts, learning materials and practical examples based on my experience in IT infrastructure, AI, digital libraries, documentation and adult education.

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AI & IT Training for Adults
Training Concept

Practical training concepts for adults, organisations, libraries, schools, offices and retraining centres. Covers AI fundamentals, digital skills and real-world IT use cases.

AI Training Adult Education Digital Skills
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AI Assistant for a Digital Library
Concept & Design

Concept of an AI assistant supporting digital libraries, metadata work, search, information access and user guidance within library environments.

Digital Libraries Metadata AI Assistant
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AI Helpdesk & Knowledge Base Assistant
Prototype Concept

Prototype concept for an internal AI helpdesk assistant connected with a knowledge base and common IT support questions for organisations.

Knowledge Base IT Helpdesk AI Assistant
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Windows Server / Active Directory Training Lab
Learning Environment

Learning environment for Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, infrastructure concepts and troubleshooting for IT teams.

Windows Server Active Directory DNS / DHCP
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Smart City IT Monitoring Dashboard
Dashboard Concept

Dashboard concept for monitoring IT infrastructure in towns, schools, offices and public organisations with practical real-world scenarios.

IT Monitoring Smart City Dashboard
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Firewall Learning Materials
Learning Materials

Practical learning materials explaining firewall concepts, rules, packet filtering, ports, troubleshooting and network protection for IT students, junior administrators and reskilling learners.

Firewall Network Security Documentation
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RAG vs AI Agents
Educational Comparison

Educational comparison of retrieval-augmented generation, AI assistants and agent-based workflows for organisations building AI-powered systems.

RAG AI Agents Knowledge Systems
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IoT Project Materials
Project Materials

Learning and project materials focused on IoT concepts, sensors, connectivity, Raspberry Pi 4 gateway scenarios, data flow and practical use cases for training programmes and organisations.

IoT Sensors Data Flow
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Practical Materials for Networks, Servers & AI Tools
Teaching Portfolio

A practical teaching portfolio with worksheets, guides, labs, mini tests and examples covering networks, Windows Server, Active Directory, AI tools and cybersecurity for adult learners.

Teaching Materials Networks / Servers AI Tools

Education & Qualifications

Academic background combining information science, library studies and practical IT expertise.

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Mgr. โ€” Master's Degree in Library and Information Science
Faculty of Arts, Comenius University, Bratislava
Library and Information Science ยท Slovakia
Graduate studies in library and information science, knowledge organisation, metadata, information systems, documentation and information management. Academic background directly applicable to digital library projects, knowledge systems and AI-assisted information access.
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IT Infrastructure & Windows Server Administration
Professional Practice & Self-Directed Learning
Windows Server ยท Active Directory ยท DNS ยท DHCP ยท Group Policy
Long-term hands-on experience with Windows Server environments, Active Directory administration, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and IT infrastructure support. Practical knowledge applied to training materials, lab environments and IT documentation.
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AI, Machine Learning & Knowledge Systems
Continuous Professional Development
AI Fundamentals ยท RAG ยท AI Assistants ยท LLMs ยท Prompt Engineering
Continuous learning in artificial intelligence, large language models, RAG systems, AI assistants, prompt engineering and practical AI applications. Applied to training material development, Slovak-English AI localization and knowledge base concepts.
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English Language & Slovak-English Translation Work
Academic Studies & Professional Practice
English ยท Slovak ยท AI Localization ยท Terminology ยท Proofreading
Strong command of English and Slovak with practical experience in Slovak-English language work, AI output evaluation, terminology review, proofreading and natural language adaptation of AI-generated content.

Contact Me

For relevant training, consulting, AI localization, digital library, IT infrastructure or knowledge-system opportunities, please contact me by email.

Email
Primary contact for all professional enquiries, training, consulting and project opportunities. Please include a short description of the opportunity, organisation, expected scope of work and preferred form of cooperation.
Location
Slovakia
Available for remote cooperation, online training, consulting and project-based engagements.
Curriculum Vitae
Available upon request
CV is available upon request for relevant professional, training, consulting or project opportunities. CV is not publicly available for download. Please include a short description of the opportunity when contacting me by email.
CV available upon request โ€” not publicly available for download
Availability
Open to cooperation
Available for remote, training, consulting and project-based cooperation. Currently accepting new enquiries.
Available for New Projects Remote & Project-Based