Chad Nightingale
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with with experience in IT operations management and strong background in technical troubleshooting. Experienced in developing automation scripts and implementing security protocols, developing documentation, and ensuring system reliability and minimizing downtime.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Operation Manager
US Air Force
Moreno Valley, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of personnel, ensuring compliance with military standards and protocols.
- Managed resource allocation to optimize mission readiness and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated training programs for junior personnel, enhancing skills and operational effectiveness.
- Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
IT Operations Lead
US Air Force
Moreno Valley, CA
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Supervised operational workflows to enhance efficiency and optimize resource allocation.
- Developed training programs for junior personnel to improve skillsets and operational readiness.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined logistics operations, reducing turnaround times.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure mission objectives were met with precision and timeliness.
Technical Team Lead
BOSCH
Moreno Valley, CA
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Implemented security protocols to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate risks of breaches.
- Developed automation scripts to reduce manual tasks, increasing team productivity and system reliability.
- Reduced downtime with proactive system monitoring and timely issue resolution.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for IT systems and procedures, enabling efficient knowledge transfer among team members.
- Coordinated system migrations with minimal disruption to business operations through careful planning and execution.
System Administrator
BAE (British Aerospace Technologies)
Möhringen, Germany
05.2011 - 04.2014
- Managed system configurations and updates for diverse operating systems and applications. multi classified networks
- Troubleshot hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal downtime for critical operations.
- Built AFRICOM
- Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues through in-depth analysis, facilitating uninterrupted business operations.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
University Of Maryland European Division
Heidelberg, Germany05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Maryland European Division
Heidelberg, Germany05-2005
Skills
- Data center management
- Network administration
- Virtualization
- Accreditations
- IT risk management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Documentation and reporting
- Change management
- Cybersecurity best practices
Certification
- Comptia A+
- Comptia Network+
- Comptia Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Timeline
IT Operation Manager
US Air Force
05.2022 - Current
IT Operations Lead
US Air Force
10.2018 - 05.2022
Technical Team Lead
BOSCH
04.2014 - 10.2018
System Administrator
BAE (British Aerospace Technologies)
05.2011 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Information Technology
University Of Maryland European Division
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Maryland European Division