Tolvey Byrd
Fractional Technology Leader
Columbia,SC
Summary
Results-driven IT leader with extensive experience designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Proven track record in creating and implementing effective business strategies, fostering team collaboration, and driving growth. Known for adaptability and results-focused approach, excelling in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Founder/Principal Consultant
BRIGHTWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
12.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Innovative IT services company.
- Founded and operated a highly profitable IT consulting and managed services firm providing customized solutions for small to medium-sized businesses with an annual revenue of nearly $1M.
- Developed comprehensive network and security assessments, delivering cost-effective optimization strategies boasting an outstanding conversion rate of over 80%.
- Safeguarded hundreds of TB's of critical corporate data and intellectual property, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
- Led the implementation of a Kubernetes-based container orchestration system for continuous application development, improving deployment efficiency reducing downtime by 30%.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
Infrastructure Architect/IT Manager
GLOBAL ATMOSPHERIC TECHNOLOGIES & SCIENCES, INC
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: A dynamic research company.
- Spearheaded IT personnel management for a dynamic research company, resulting in a 65% increase in operating profitability.
- Constructed and administered three high-performance computing clusters for processing extensive satellite atmospheric data.
- Collaborated with programmers, scientists, and engineers on NASA satellite missions, contributing to developing and deploying cutting-edge instruments.
Systems Administrator
SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Company Overview: Global logistics and manufacturing automation.
- Governed the server infrastructure of a multinational corporation's two major divisional headquarters in North America, specializing in Healthcare and Warehouse Distribution.
- Meticulously oversaw and safeguarded over 100TB of critical corporate data and invaluable intellectual property, ensuring the utmost confidentiality and integrity.
- Expertly deployed more than 50 Windows and Linux servers, strategically supporting software developers, controls engineers, and database administrators in their mission to drive innovation in robotics solutions for renowned corporate giants such as Eli Lilly and Coca-Cola.
IT & Electronics Technician Supervisor, Petty Officer First Class
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2000 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: United States Navy.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, leading a department of over 40 Sailors in IT operations, electronics capabilities, and self-defense for Guided Missile Destroyers.
- Recognized expertise in information assurance, appointed as the designated Information Assurance Manager for the Navy/ Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI).
- Successfully conducted annual Information Assurance/Network Security training sessions for over 700 personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
10.2025
Associate's Degree - Electronics Technology
02.2008
Skills
Team Leadership
IT Risk Management
Digital Transformation
Solutions Architecture
Cybersecurity
Backup / Disaster Recovery
Cloud Architecture
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Open-Source Software
Compliance
Strategic planning
Project management
Certification
SCRUMALLIANCE, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Board Membership
- CARBONSUSTAIN, INC., Advisory Board, Carbon Emission Accounting and AI-driven insights SaaS for SMBs., 06/01/25
- TRUENAS, Advisory Council, Open source enterprise storage solution provider., 06/01/25
Timeline
Founder/Principal Consultant - BRIGHTWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
12.2015 - Current
Infrastructure Architect/IT Manager - GLOBAL ATMOSPHERIC TECHNOLOGIES & SCIENCES, INC
05.2014 - 12.2015
Systems Administrator - SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC
09.2013 - 05.2014
IT & Electronics Technician Supervisor, Petty Officer First Class - UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2000 - 09.2013
Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Coastline Community College - Associate's Degree, Electronics Technology