BRANDON MARCOTTE
Emc Insurance Companies
COLFAX,IA
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Platform Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure automation, identity and access management, cloud security, and enterprise systems. Experienced with Python and PowerShell automation, AWS, Active Directory, IAM, infrastructure as code, authentication, security monitoring, and observability. Skilled at applying automation to improve security, consistency, reliability, and operational efficiency across complex environments.
Work History
System Reliability Engineer
2 Years 3 Months- Modernized enterprise monitoring and alerting by migrating legacy SolarWinds alerts to Grafana, Prometheus/Mimir, and Alertmanager.
- Built and maintained observability solutions integrating Grafana, Mimir, Loki, Alloy, KTranslate, AWS, and PagerDuty.
- Developed Python and AWS Lambda automation for infrastructure discovery, monitoring, alerting, and operational workflows.
- Implemented SNMP and NetFlow monitoring for enterprise network infrastructure using KTranslate, Prometheus, Grafana, and Grafana Alloy.
- Built infrastructure and automation using AWS CDK, Git, Bitbucket, Lambda, S3, ECS, SNS, and SSM Parameter Store.
Platform Engineer III
3 Years 3 Months- Developed AWS Lambda-based automation to streamline infrastructure and operational processes and reduce manual administrative work.
- Built integrations with Microsoft Graph APIs to automate Microsoft 365 and identity-related workflows.
- Developed Backstage templates and self-service automation for infrastructure services, including AWS resource provisioning.
- Built and maintained automation across AWS and enterprise platforms, creating reusable solutions that could be transitioned to other technology teams.
- Troubleshot and improved authentication, API integration, and automation workflows across Microsoft, AWS, and internal enterprise systems.
Software Engineer II
1 Year 4 Months- Developed and maintained Boomi integrations connecting enterprise applications, services, and data sources.
- Built and supported integration workflows to automate data movement and business processes between systems.
- Troubleshot Boomi processes, application connectivity, data transformations, and integration failures across production environments.
- Implemented and maintained APIs and integration services used by internal applications and business systems.
- Improved the reliability and maintainability of enterprise integrations through automation, standardized configurations, monitoring, and operational support.
Domain Access Administrator
1 Year 11 Months- Developed automation to streamline user access provisioning, account administration, and routine Active Directory tasks.
- Automated repetitive identity and access management processes using PowerShell and scripting, reducing manual administrative effort.
- Built scripts and tools to improve consistency and reliability when managing Active Directory users, groups, permissions, and access.
- Automated validation and reporting tasks to identify access issues, configuration inconsistencies, and administrative exceptions.
- Created reusable automation for common domain administration workflows, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of manual configuration errors.
Information Systems Technology Supervisor
9 Years 10 Months- Reduced downtime for critical systems through proactive maintenance and timely troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on technology projects, ensuring seamless implementation and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Integrated automation solutions into daily operations, freeing up valuable time for employees to focus on high-value tasks.
- Developed custom applications tailored to specific business needs, improving workflow efficiency across departments.
Information Technology Specialist
3 Years- Set up network profiles, security permissions and file sharing systems.
- Ensured data security, implementing encryption measures and access controls for sensitive information.
- Troubleshot complex hardware and software issues for swift resolution, minimizing downtime for affected users.
- Enhanced system performance by implementing and maintaining hardware and software upgrades.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems
High School Diploma
Skills
Security Automation with Python & PowerShell
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
AWS IAM & Cloud Security
Infrastructure as Code Security (Terraform & AWS CDK)
Security Monitoring
Alerting & Observability
Active Directory & Microsoft 365 Administration
SAML & Enterprise Authentication
API Authentication & Secure Integrations
Network Security Monitoring & SNMPv3
TLS/SSL Certificate Management & Troubleshooting
Certification
Microsoft Certified Professional, Certification ID: 8384936, Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, Certification ID: 8384936, Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Microsoft Certification ID: 8384936, Microsoft
Security + Certified CE, Candidate ID: COMP001006268783, CompTIA
Timeline
System Reliability Engineer
Emc Insurance Companies
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Platform Engineer III
Emc Insurance Companies
04.2021 - 07.2024Read More
Software Engineer II
Emc Insurance Companies
12.2019 - 04.2021Read More
Domain Access Administrator
Emc Insurance Companies
01.2018 - 12.2019Read More
Information Systems Technology Supervisor
Iowa Army National Guard
03.2008 - 01.2018Read More
Information Technology Specialist
Iowa Army National Guard
03.2005 - 03.2008Read More
Simpson College
Bachelor of Arts from Computer Information Systems
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Le Mars Community High School
High School Diploma
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