Brandon Brooks Email & Phone Number

Independent contracting concerning network engineering and custom web development.

Indianapolis Area, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Managed technology and business integration strategies resulting from company acquisition to maintain operational integrity and employee morale
• Directed development initiatives to maintain market share advantage over competitors in a new, evolving market

Carmel, IN

• Transitioned prototype software into a stable, scalable, production ready application supporting nearly 20% of Indiana school districts’ performance evaluations
• Implemented development standards, processes, and procedures utilizing an agile SDLC to improve business control, improve development performance, and efficiency
• Managed all development staff and coordinated development initiatives across fulltime, part-time, and contract development teams

• Developed an implementation strategy for a corporate wide collaboration site using SharePoint, including custom web part development and user training.
• Communicated with a variety of high profile clients and state agencies to maintain strong relationships and provide professional technology services
• Designed and developed a custom web utility for a leading research company in order to ease their reporting and data storage needs
• Discovered and sought out new business opportunities with new and existing clients to increase market share and profitability

• Conduct site surveys at area school corporations to verify their networks and workstations are compatible with new software
• Work with technology coordinators of varying experience to develop a deployment plan and troubleshoot any complications..

• Examine current network infrastructure and create an inclusive proposal concerning potential network infrastructure changes detailing available options
• Create an implementation plan based on management’s decision of the proposal to allow seamless integration and minimal impact to current employees and clients
• Implement a new network infrastructure with zero downtime of critical applications and minimal administrative requirements
• Develop technical documentation on the operation and administration of the proposed network infrastructure to allow non technical staff the ability to manage this infrastructure

• Developed over 15 automation utilities that increased productivity and efficiency while reducing the risk of user errors
• Designed a multi-faceted network monitoring system that improved response time and increased manageability
• Implemented and maintained a VOIP phone and conference system which enhanced communication and resulted in a cost reduction of $40,000 per year
• Administered a 24/7 secured data warehouse to ensure 99% reliability for over 3,000 end users
• Integrated new infrastructure equipment into a secure 3-tier architecture which significantly strengthened network security
• Enhanced existing disaster recovery plan to ensure data integrity in the event of a disaster

• Managed an international network with over 200 end users, allowing reliable, secure connectivity to the ERP system and other applications
• Implemented leading edge mobile technologies for 25 mobile users, enhancing their communication and helping improve sales
• Controlled technology related purchases of $500,000 per year and negotiated discounts with large vendors resulting in $50,000 cost savings per year
• Administered 400 user PBX phone system ensuring 99.9% reliability while researching alternative methods of communication to reduce costs
• Trained over 100 end users on various computer applications and hardware, increasing productivity and end user confidence
• Designed a 3-year rotation program for new workstations to provide full lifespan functionality of existing systems, while utilizing new systems in most needed locations

• Assisted educators with technological needs, creating a comfortable relationship between teachers and technology
• Implemented and configured new computer lab equipment to conform with existing security policies
• Examined proxy and network logs to insure proper security policy compliance

• Delivered and installed regional customer computers, printers, and peripherals
• Conducted customer training on computer operation, internet access, and basic application usage
• Responded to customer inquiries and technical support questions, building strong customer relationships
• Assisted small business implementations of new network infrastructure equipment and procedures