Danny Gonzalez
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Research Technology Support Lead and U.S. Army Veteran with over 20 years of progressive experience across multiple areas of Information Technology, delivering enterprise solutions that support research, academic, and operational environments. Proven ability to lead infrastructure initiatives, cloud modernization efforts, automation strategies, and data analytics programs in complex, regulated environments. Adept at collaborating with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and leadership to improve system performance, security posture, and organizational efficiency. Extensive experience with AWS, Power BI, systems administration, cloud architecture, compliance, and research technology platforms.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Technology Support Lead
The University of Texas at Dallas
01.2021 - Current
- Lead architecture, deployment, and operational management of AWS cloud environments supporting research and clinical systems.
- Designed and implemented secure cloud infrastructures including VPC design, subnet segmentation, routing, NAT gateways, and Transit Gateway integrations.
- Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks using AWS CloudFormation to standardize deployments and improve scalability.
- Engineered containerized workloads leveraging Amazon ECS, ECR, EFS, and RDS integrations to modernize application hosting platforms.
- Implemented automated backup, disaster recovery, and high‑availability solutions across cloud and on‑prem systems.
- Manage security, compliance, and encryption initiatives aligned with federal and clinical research standards.
- Serve as technical lead for research platforms including REDCap, LabResources, and other data collection ecosystems.
- Built enterprise Power BI dashboards and analytics pipelines to visualize research operations, compliance metrics, and infrastructure utilization.
- Developed automation solutions using PowerShell and scripting frameworks to streamline endpoint management and administrative operations.
- Oversee specialized research computing environments across multiple core facilities and laboratory spaces.
- Act as vendor liaison managing technical integrations, contracts, and solution delivery for research technologies.
- Mentor IT staff and provide escalation engineering support across infrastructure, cloud, and systems platforms.
Software Systems Specialist II
University Of Texas At Dallas
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Administered enterprise research data collection platforms supporting longitudinal and clinical studies.
- Provided infrastructure and application support for AWS‑hosted environments.
- Delivered advanced endpoint and systems support across Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms.
- Supported secure data collection, storage, and backup operations for research laboratories.
- Served as liaison between faculty, researchers, and technical vendors.
- Developed technical documentation, training materials, and user education programs.
- Assisted with research data management, planning, and compliance alignment.
- Provided escalation support to IT operations teams.
Senior Logistic Manager
United States Army
06.2012 - 03.2017
- Managed enterprise logistics systems and conducted operational data analysis.
- Led modernization initiatives transitioning units to automated inventory technologies.
- Coordinated cross‑departmental operations and influenced senior leadership decision‑making.
- Trained personnel on enterprise systems and logistics software platforms.
Information Assurance Security Officer
United States Army
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Directed information security operations protecting organizational systems and data.
- Led Microsoft enterprise migrations supporting 40+ users and 50+ systems.
- Conducted risk assessments, vulnerability remediation, and security monitoring.
- Developed system security plans and compliance documentation.
- Delivered cybersecurity training and incident response support.
Electronics Engineering Technician / Supervisor
United States Army
03.2002 - 06.2009
- Maintained and repaired advanced electronic and mechanical defense systems.
- Troubleshot complex electrical, hydraulic, and computing assemblies.
- Supervised technical teams and coordinated external vendor support.
Education
Master of Science - Analytics
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07-2022
Master of Science - Information Technology
American Military University
Charles Town, WV06-2018
Skills
- AWS Cloud Infrastructure
- Systems Administration (Windows / Active Directory)
- PowerShell Automation
- Endpoint Management (SCCM / MECM)
- Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation)
- Power BI Data Analytics & Reporting
- Team Player
- Leadership
- Problem‑Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- AWS Technical Essentials Certification, Amazon Web Services- 2023
- Architecting on AWS — 2022 — Amazon Web Services Training
- Security+ Certification — 2021 — CompTIA
TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, ECS, EFS, Lambda, CloudFormation)
- Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Bash
- Data & Analytics: Power BI, SQL, Tableau, SAS
- Systems: Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM
- Platforms: REDCap, Bookings, Research Systems
- Security & Compliance: Encryption, Audit Remediation, Risk Management
HONORS
Recipient of multiple military and civilian awards recognizing leadership, operational excellence, and technical innovation.
Timeline
Research Technology Support Lead
The University of Texas at Dallas
01.2021 - Current
Software Systems Specialist II
University Of Texas At Dallas
11.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Logistic Manager
United States Army
06.2012 - 03.2017
Information Assurance Security Officer
United States Army
06.2009 - 06.2012
Electronics Engineering Technician / Supervisor
United States Army
03.2002 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Analytics
Capella University
Master of Science - Information Technology
American Military University