Brian Abel
Winslow,IN
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clean Energy OT Network Manager
AES Clean Energy
Remote
06.2013 - 03.2024
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Ensured regulatory compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Analyzed, identified and resolved complex network hardware and communication problems.
- Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for network design, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Led meetings with departmental managers to review project status, propose changes and draft action plans.
Sr. Manager for InfraSec Operations Support
AES
Indianapolis, IN
06.2015 - 05.2023
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
IT Analyst
AES
Petersburg, IN
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Offered input for complex documents to support client-ready final versions.
- Mentored junior staff within the IT department, guiding career growth through hands-on training exercises and constructive feedback sessions.
- Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
- Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
- Streamlined IT processes by implementing automation tools and reducing manual effort.
- Participated in internal audits regarding quality management system.
- Enhanced and reconstructed computer systems to increase efficiency.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INAssociate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
Vincennes University
Vincennes, INHigh School Diploma -
Pike Central High School
Petersburg, INSkills
Work Planning and Prioritization
Complex Problem-Solving
Technical Proficiency
Process Improvement
Employee Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Sr. Manager for InfraSec Operations Support
AES
06.2015 - 05.2023
Clean Energy OT Network Manager
AES Clean Energy
06.2013 - 03.2024
IT Analyst
AES
05.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Indiana State University
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
Vincennes University
High School Diploma -
Pike Central High School