Brian Cahill Email & Phone Number

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

SOC2 Security: Implemented an IT security strategy over a period of years. Thenworked through the process selecting software and a vendor for SOC2. SOC2 Type1 has been achieved and I am maintaining compliance in preparation for Type 2.Single Sign On: Conversions were completed on all internal systems to create aSingle Sign On environment. The project included migrating workloads anddirectory services to the cloud. Work was planned and staged causing minimaldisruption to employee productivity. Results include a self-documenting employeedashboard.Cloud: Took a startup hosting business and designed a cloud infrastructure setupto support growth, security, simplicity and billing management. Setup thecompany as an AWS Partner which required becoming proficient with and gettingcertified on the AWS platform. This partnership offered discounts on hosting aswell as marketing opportunities.Mentoring/Training: Developers were trained on how to utilize cloud infrastructurewith a mind towards security and organization.Networking: Implemented a dual network setup to take advantage of fast Cable ontop of a more reliable but slower business connection. Negotiated a 30% discounton a fiber upgrade. Configured a fully redundant active-active network setup withdocumentation so others can do troubleshooting if there are issues.

College Station, Tx

Virtualized the entire server environment building in redundancies and cross sitereplication of data.Gained experience managing and troubleshooting a Dynamics SL environment andremove dependence on an outside vendor.Planned, documented, tested and pulled off a simultaneous upgrade of theintegrated business applications - Dynamics SL, Business Portal, SQL Server,SSRS, Project Server and Service Desk.Designed and implemented a Session based virtual desktop environment combinedwith a unique use of commodity-based hardware for thin clients.Researched and negotiated a new managed print contract which provided morefeatures and functionality while achieving a 50% reduction in printing costs.

Irving, Tx

• Started as a Linux/Network Systems Analyst (9/07), promoted to Administrator (5/08), Engineer (7/08) and then Manager (1/09).• Responsible for planning and implementing a centralized network for 31 locations with redundant routing over MPLS and ISP networks. Resource centralization was implemented using Windows AD, MSSQL, Terminal Servers and Exchange. Each station network is currently being reworked to enable full routing.• Transitioned the web environment from single servers to a load balanced farm. A MySQL Master-Master database was configured with read only slaves. Centralized storage was introduced along with redundant web servers and F5 load balancers. What used to be an overloaded application with many single points of failure is now running smoothly and any glitches on the back end are unnoticed by end users.• Moved the corporate data center and re-architected its design to implement fault tolerance and achieve significant cost savings.• Developed new Fedora video encoder platform and remotely implemented migrations in 30 locations. Project saves the company $15,000 a year in licensing costs and stability improvements have saved many hours of support time. Subversion was also introduced to maintain version control.• Implemented and configured open source monitoring system for MPLS, Linux and Windows devices.• Provided support and troubleshooting for Active Directory, SQL Server 2005, Cisco routers and firewalls, Exchange 2007 and backups.• Introduced blades, SAN and virtualization to significantly reduce TCO in the datacenter.

• Designed websites to expand the outreach of existing programs at the International ALERT Academy.• Customized Open Source Programs to give clients control of their own online content.• Provided reliable web hosting on a custom built Linux server.

Big Sandy, Tx

• Designed a custom solution for data management using Sql Server that maximized efficiency by merging information from various departments into a central location. Ongoing support and training is given to over 100 employees who utilize this database to enter 14,000 new records each month. Tasks are expedited as this tool is used to create transcripts, coordinate deployments, process evaluations, operate retail sales, manage event registration, track donations and oversee the corporate key system.• Developed a custom email list server for communicating with supporters and potential customers. This program was integrated with the central database, includes an online subscription update form and has helped build the corporate email lists by over 700%.• Created a design plan and cost analysis to expand the existing network using coax, encrypted wireless links and fiber cabling.Complete description at www.briancahill.com

Big Sandy, Texas, United States

Began by living in the dorms with the men and developing relationships.Overcame reluctance and indifference by implementation of Discipline and structure while maintaining group Morale.Organized and streamlined the process of tracking evaluations, awards and classes.

Henderson, Tx

• Improved network security and reliability using wired and wireless solutions.• Conserved resources by helping staff maintain and utilize current equipment.

Henderson, Tx

• Improved network security and reliability using wired and wireless solutions and custom Linux firewalls.• Conserved resources by helping staff maintain and utilize current equipment.• Worked with end users over the phone to resolve problems.

Mba/Mis, Management Information Systems, 4.0

Activities and Societies: DMD Honor Society4.0 GPA

Ba, Biblical Counseling / Disaster Relief, 3.73

Graduated Cum Lade with 130 Credits and a 3.73 GPA

Technical, Leadership And Management

Certifications include: EMT Basic NAPD Special Response Diver High Angle Rescue Disaster Life Support Structural Fire Fighting Search.