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BRANDON BROWN

Byron,GA

Summary

An accomplished System Administrator/Engineer with 7+ years of professional experience, adept at collaborating with diverse teams and well-versed in agile methodologies. Proficient in Windows Server suites, Virtualization, Scripting and Automation, and has Cloud Computing Exposure. Possesses strong soft skills encompassing written and verbal communication, email etiquette, punctuality, and professionalism.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Windows Systems Engineer

Blue-Bird
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Spearheaded IT infrastructure enhancements for secure school bus operations through effective oversight of infrastructure maintenance, Windows server patch deployment, and robust automation leveraging PowerShell.
  • Successfully executed monthly Windows server patching to maintain system security and stability.
  • Proficiently managed installation and updating of diverse SSL Certificates across multiple server environments, including Apache, IIS, and RHEL, ensuring seamless server operations for both internal and external web applications.
  • Utilized advanced monitoring tools like Solarwinds to vigilantly oversee IT infrastructure, promptly identifying and addressing potential issues.
  • Implemented automation solutions for routine tasks, enhancing auditing accuracy, optimizing IT operations, and generating scheduled reports for efficient management of Windows Systems

System Administrator

System Administrative Services
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Distinguished track record in delivering enterprise-level support, overseeing system infrastructure of multiple business units, and providing Tier 3 desktop support to vast workforce of over 6000 employees across diverse healthcare organizations.
  • Successfully provided Tier 3 support to Help Desk, including meticulous management of licenses and deployments, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Spearheaded management of network servers spanning from Server 2008 to 2019, maintaining robust, scalable, and secure server environments.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in administering Group Policy Objects (GPO), ensuring streamlined policies and compliance.
  • Championed automation through PowerShell scripting, resulting in significant time and resource savings.
  • Key contributor to successful integration and deployment of SSO Duo and YubiKey for internal applications, enhancing security and user experience.
  • Leveraged extensive toolkit, including MS Windows Server suites, VMware, Ivanti Management, and sophisticated monitoring tools, to uphold service uptime.
  • Pioneered creation and management of automated software provisioning tasks, optimizing software distribution.
  • Innovatively automated asset management and server patching, reducing manual workload and minimizing downtime.
  • Collaborated seamlessly with Security Operations to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities, bolstering organization cybersecurity posture.

Jr. Site Reliability Engineer

Equifax
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Managed enterprise infrastructure, ensuring site reliability for proprietary company products in agile environments.
  • Utilized Apache Tomcat software to configure and manipulate Liferay CMS.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to provision new cloud servers, enhancing scalability.
  • Configured infrastructure for multiple web domains, maintaining SSL integrity, site redirects, and performing individual server/cluster patch management.
  • Spearheaded DevOps planning, development, and deployment activities, aligning with daily agile cadences and 10-day sprint cycles.
  • Efficiently managed development and deployment of Java, JavaScript, HTML, and Sass CSS styles via Bitbucket.
  • Implemented seamless nightly code release process, emphasizing change management and documentation through Confluence.

Education

IT Professional AAS - Network Specialist

Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA
12.2023

No Degree - Computer Programming

Year Up
Atlanta, GA
01.2016

High School Diploma -

American High
Lansing, IL
05.2012

Skills

  • SQL
  • PowerShell
  • Apache Tomcat
  • MS Windows Server Administrative Tools
  • Active Directory
  • Hyper-V
  • VMware
  • Office 365
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • Atlassian Products
  • GitHub

Certification

TestOut Server Pro 2016: Install and Storage

Relevant Skills: Install Windows Servers in Host and Compute Environments, Implement Storage Solutions, Implement Hyper-V, Implement Windows Containers, Implement High Availability, Maintain and Monitor Server Environments

Central Georgia Technical College, May 2022

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Relevant Skills: Measures ability to describe the following: cloud concepts; Azure architecture and services; and Azure management and governance.

Microsoft, June 2022

AWS Cloud Practitioner
Relevant Skills: Knowledge of core AWS services and use cases, billing and pricing models, security concepts, and how cloud impacts your business.

Amazon, December 2022

AWS Solutions Architect
Relevant Skills: Knowledge and skills in compute, networking, storage, and database AWS services as well as AWS deployment and management services are required, as well as understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

Amazon, June 2023

Timeline

Windows Systems Engineer

Blue-Bird
05.2023 - 09.2023

System Administrator

System Administrative Services
01.2021 - 05.2023

Jr. Site Reliability Engineer

Equifax
01.2017 - 01.2021

IT Professional AAS - Network Specialist

Central Georgia Technical College

No Degree - Computer Programming

Year Up

High School Diploma -

American High

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