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Brian Cardoso

San Jose,CA

Summary

Results-driven IT Senior Manager with expertise in cloud management, data security, and system architecture. Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and manage skilled teams, driving operational efficiency and ensuring successful technology implementations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Senior Manager

Oracle Corporation
08.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in managing IT operations and strategic initiatives at Oracle Corporation.
  • Developed training materials for team members on new software tools.
  • Provided technical support for internal systems and software applications.
  • Conducted research on emerging technologies to enhance company operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support technology implementation projects.
  • Participated in meetings to discuss project progress and resource allocation.
  • Maintained documentation for IT processes and standard operating procedures.
  • Led cross-functional teams in implementing large scale projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Managed a team of highly-skilled IT professionals responsible for system architecture, design and development.
  • Developed project plans, identified resources required, set deadlines and tracked progress against goals.
  • Supervised lifecycle processes pertaining to IT framework.
  • Developed data security and disaster recovery procedures.

Principal Cloud Administrator

Oracle Corporation
Santa Clara, California
10.2017 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with teams to implement cloud security best practices.
  • Automated deployment processes using configuration management tools.
  • Conducted regular backups and disaster recovery drills for data integrity.
  • Performed daily operations on virtual machines including patching, scaling, backups.
  • Configured and maintained virtual machines in the cloud environment.
  • Monitored usage trends to optimize resources in order to reduce costs.
  • Planned, tested and supported high-availability infrastructures.
  • Managed cloud infrastructure for enterprise applications and services.
  • Trained junior staff on cloud management techniques and protocols.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting issues with operating systems or applications running on cloud platforms.
  • Deployed applications using automated tools such as Chef, Ansible or Puppet.
  • Identified opportunities for improving operational processes related to managing a multi-cloud environment.

Senior System Administrator

Oracle Corporation
Santa Clara
09.2013 - 10.2017
  • Managed server configurations and system performance for optimal efficiency.
  • Oversaw user account management and access control protocols.
  • Implemented security measures to protect sensitive data and systems.
  • Automated routine tasks using scripting for increased productivity.
  • Provided technical support and training to junior staff members.
  • Coordinated system upgrades and maintenance schedules with stakeholders.
  • Developed documentation for procedures and troubleshooting guides.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance system integration processes.
  • Provided technical support to end users for all hardware and software related issues.
  • Trained junior staff members on best practices related to system administration tasks.
  • Performed server hardware installations, maintenance, upgrades and repairs as needed.
  • Installed patches on servers according to the patch management policy of the organization.
  • Monitored system performance on a daily basis and identified potential areas of improvement.
  • Deployed virtualization technologies such as VMware ESX, ESXi, vSphere or Hyper-V for server consolidation projects.
  • Created detailed documentation of existing systems and processes for future reference.
  • Orchestrated and oversaw upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Automated routine administrative tasks using scripting languages like PowerShell and Bash, increasing operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Cloud management
  • IT operations
  • System architecture
  • Data security
  • Server administration
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • IT proficiency
  • IT best practices
  • IT operations management
  • Configuration management
  • Cloud infrastructure management
  • Virtual machine deployment
  • Continuous integration
  • Linux administration

Certification

  • PMP

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

IT Senior Manager

Oracle Corporation
08.2025 - Current

Principal Cloud Administrator

Oracle Corporation
10.2017 - 08.2023

Senior System Administrator

Oracle Corporation
09.2013 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

San Jose State University