As a Computer Science PhD student, I am proficient in many a computer language, and at ease with abstract design as well as practical details. Programming has been a hobby, as well as a domain of study, for many years, and some of my tools have been used for system administration purpose, or for academic purpose.
My strong background in algorithm design helps me avoid unefficient solutions which less skilled developpers may choose to implement, and there's nothing I like more than a neat, efficient implementation.
As one of the administrators of my home university NNTP server, I am very aware of the inner details of internet protocols.