Brad Hinson, MSMIS
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Isaac Wm. Cornetti
Brad and I collaborated on a significant CompuCom deal in Q1Q2 of 2019- his combination of technical aptitude and client and partner engagement skills made him a highly effective teammate and a pleasure to work with. Brad's commitment and professionalism were central to our ability to successfully deliver a complex and high value technology solution for a client in the midst of mission-critical challenges. Brad readily established himself as a trusted advisor for our client and delivered value to all stakeholders in both the datacenter and the boardroom. Brad clearly demonstrated an ability to keep a cool head in high-stress, high stakes situations, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate in the future.
Doug MacKay
Brad join our team as a Solution Architect in Charlotte. His role was to support the sales efforts of our most senior field sales reps. Working side by side with the reps, Brad would help our customers find and understand the value we could bring to their business. He has deep technical knowledge and skills, but that is not really unique. What sets Brad apart is his love of the solution and the deal. He has the incredibly rare gift of being able to channel his vast technical expertise into real, tangible business benefits for our customers. He never used the technical jargon that most in his type of role would use to impress and overwhelm our prospects. He consistently focused on business issues and how we could help our customers meet their objectives. He must have told me a thousand times, that
Isaac Wm. Cornetti
Brad and I collaborated on a significant CompuCom deal in Q1Q2 of 2019- his combination of technical aptitude and client and partner engagement skills made him a highly effective teammate and a pleasure to work with. Brad's commitment and professionalism were central to our ability to successfully deliver a complex and high value technology solution for a client in the midst of mission-critical challenges. Brad readily established himself as a trusted advisor for our client and delivered value to all stakeholders in both the datacenter and the boardroom. Brad clearly demonstrated an ability to keep a cool head in high-stress, high stakes situations, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate in the future.
Doug MacKay
Brad join our team as a Solution Architect in Charlotte. His role was to support the sales efforts of our most senior field sales reps. Working side by side with the reps, Brad would help our customers find and understand the value we could bring to their business. He has deep technical knowledge and skills, but that is not really unique. What sets Brad apart is his love of the solution and the deal. He has the incredibly rare gift of being able to channel his vast technical expertise into real, tangible business benefits for our customers. He never used the technical jargon that most in his type of role would use to impress and overwhelm our prospects. He consistently focused on business issues and how we could help our customers meet their objectives. He must have told me a thousand times, that
Isaac Wm. Cornetti
Brad and I collaborated on a significant CompuCom deal in Q1Q2 of 2019- his combination of technical aptitude and client and partner engagement skills made him a highly effective teammate and a pleasure to work with. Brad's commitment and professionalism were central to our ability to successfully deliver a complex and high value technology solution for a client in the midst of mission-critical challenges. Brad readily established himself as a trusted advisor for our client and delivered value to all stakeholders in both the datacenter and the boardroom. Brad clearly demonstrated an ability to keep a cool head in high-stress, high stakes situations, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate in the future.
Doug MacKay
Brad join our team as a Solution Architect in Charlotte. His role was to support the sales efforts of our most senior field sales reps. Working side by side with the reps, Brad would help our customers find and understand the value we could bring to their business. He has deep technical knowledge and skills, but that is not really unique. What sets Brad apart is his love of the solution and the deal. He has the incredibly rare gift of being able to channel his vast technical expertise into real, tangible business benefits for our customers. He never used the technical jargon that most in his type of role would use to impress and overwhelm our prospects. He consistently focused on business issues and how we could help our customers meet their objectives. He must have told me a thousand times, that
Isaac Wm. Cornetti
Brad and I collaborated on a significant CompuCom deal in Q1Q2 of 2019- his combination of technical aptitude and client and partner engagement skills made him a highly effective teammate and a pleasure to work with. Brad's commitment and professionalism were central to our ability to successfully deliver a complex and high value technology solution for a client in the midst of mission-critical challenges. Brad readily established himself as a trusted advisor for our client and delivered value to all stakeholders in both the datacenter and the boardroom. Brad clearly demonstrated an ability to keep a cool head in high-stress, high stakes situations, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate in the future.
Doug MacKay
Brad join our team as a Solution Architect in Charlotte. His role was to support the sales efforts of our most senior field sales reps. Working side by side with the reps, Brad would help our customers find and understand the value we could bring to their business. He has deep technical knowledge and skills, but that is not really unique. What sets Brad apart is his love of the solution and the deal. He has the incredibly rare gift of being able to channel his vast technical expertise into real, tangible business benefits for our customers. He never used the technical jargon that most in his type of role would use to impress and overwhelm our prospects. He consistently focused on business issues and how we could help our customers meet their objectives. He must have told me a thousand times, that
Credentials
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VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization 2020
VMwareSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Cisco Meraki Network Associate (CMNA)
Cisco MerakiJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
MicrosoftJul, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CNP Technologies
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Solutions Architect
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May 2021 - Present
As a solution Architect, I analyzed, designed, and developed commercially viable end-to-end technical solutions for the customers. Achieved profitability goals by translating customer needs, and technology opportunities into detailed technical offering, solutions and proposals. • Consult with customers to define and provide technical solutions to achieve strategic business goals. • Conducted board meetings to understand process, to gather proper business requirements, and improve existing implementation plans for business continuity. • Worked directly with C-Level executives to understand company Strategic IT Goals. • Responded to numerous RFP’s with complex requirements and timelines. • Understand multiple OEMs and design vendor agnostic solutions to meet customer needs and requirements. • Worked with internal team to build out customer business plans and growth opportunities. • Direct teams of implementation consultants and developers to drive revenue and enhance client’s IT Roadmap. • Drive Service initiatives with products to provide a full solution for client needs and ongoing support. • Support new and existing companies in Cloud transition and cost analysis. • Drive revenue through product, service and renewals. • Develop Roadmap’s for customer to transition technology and enhancements to existing systems. • Provide Training and Guidance to Pre-Sales Team on different Solution Environments. • Develop Statements of Work within Solution Environments to provide customers with Enterprise level designs. • Meet all customer success criteria within Projects to deliver high valued outputs and solutions. Show less
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Zones, LLC
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Enterprise Solutions Architect lll
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Sep 2019 - May 2021
• Analyze Digital Transformation Requirement • Virtual CIO Planning • Network Technology (Cisco, Aruba, Meraki) • Enterprise Solution Development • Cloud Management/Migrations • Design OEM Solutions • Build Detailed Scopes of Work for Implementation Teams • Modernize Workplace with emerging technologies • Drive Technology Strategy for programs/initiatives • Provide Network Assessments and Design Recommendations • Define procedures and policies to adhere to company standards. • Hybrid, Public, and Private Cloud Solution Design • Build Network Blueprints and Standards • Support Application Workflow • Advanced Microsoft Knowledge • Align Technology Cost and Reward to influence buying power. • Architecture layout for Virtual Builds/Migrations (HyperV, VMware) • Communicate Technology Designs and needs to multiple Audiences from Department Personnel to C-Level • Broad Knowledge of IT Design, Hardware, Software and Cloud Tools • Follow industry best practices for all architectural methodologies. • Provide excellent written and verbal instructions per Project to Solutions Teams • Interpret a broad range of business needs into a Technical Design and Roadmap. Show less
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Compucom
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Solutions Architect lll
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
• Analyze Digital Transformation Requirement • Virtual CIO Planning • Network Technology (Cisco, Aruba, Meraki) • Drive Managed Service Initiatives in Mid-Market companies • Cloud Management/Migrations • O365 Migration/Management • Gather solution requirements to meet Business department needs • Build Detailed Scopes of Work for Implementation Teams • Be a Technical Leader guiding buying decisions for hardware and software • Drive Technology Strategy for programs/initiatives • 3rd Party Application Management • Build and Document Technical needs and designs. • Define procedures and policies to adhere to company standards. • Provide Detail Server Implementation Design • Build Network Blueprints and Standards • Support Application Workflow (ERP, SAP, CRM) • Advanced Microsoft Knowledge • Align Technology Cost and Reward to influence buying power. • Architecture layout for Virtual Builds/Migrations (HyperV, VMware) • Communicate Technology Designs and needs to multiple Audiences from Department Personnel to C-Level • Broad Knowledge of IT Design, Hardware, Software and Cloud Tools • Follow industry best practices for all architectural methodologies. • Provide excellent written and verbal instructions per Project to Solutions Teams • Interpret a broad range of business needs into a Technical Design and Roadmap. Show less
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SeedSpark
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Specialist
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Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
• Cisco Meraki Configuration/Management • Office 365 Deployment • Hosted Exchange Management • Network Firewall Configuration • DHCP/Subnet Configuration • Switch/VLan Management • Meraki MDM • Auvik Asset Management • Project Management • Tech Engineering Per Site • AutoTask Work Environment • Remote Support for End Users • Pre-Sales Network Infrastructure Assessment • Network Vulnerability Testing • Cisco Meraki Configuration/Management • Office 365 Deployment • Hosted Exchange Management • Network Firewall Configuration • DHCP/Subnet Configuration • Switch/VLan Management • Meraki MDM • Auvik Asset Management • Project Management • Tech Engineering Per Site • AutoTask Work Environment • Remote Support for End Users • Pre-Sales Network Infrastructure Assessment • Network Vulnerability Testing
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Verizon
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Account Manager
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Nov 2015 - Apr 2018
Manage new and existing customer accounts within an assigned territory. Complete prospecting calls to identify technological needs and goals. Explore potential resolutions in support of client objectives. Maintain accounts and documented interactions in CRM. Build ROI process consolidation. Complete training on government sales processing and procedures. Gain understanding on business processes and client revenues to guide in solution implementation.• Realized 200% territory growth YoY. • Increased Internet of Things sales by 300%. • Significantly reduced customer turnover at a rate of 43%. • Government Sales processing and procedures trained• Managed Customer through CRM• Present IoT Solutions to Customers• Customer Revenue Review • SalesForce Management• Understand IoT Technology and Solutions• Build ROI Process Consolidation • Territory Management • Manage Solution Implementation • Understand Business Processes • Prospect to Existing and New Customers• Built Excel Pivot Tables to display Companies Show less
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Solutions Specialist
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Aug 2014 - Nov 2015
• 1st in Store and 4th in District in Business Adds YTD• Contributed Over 25% Business Growth to Store• Grew Store Business Adds 56% YOY• Exceeded Quota by 150%• Reduced Customer Churn by 20%• 1st in Store and 4th in District in Business Adds YTD• 24% Net Activations are Business Adds• Contributed 18% of Stores Business Adds• Helped Grow Store Business Sales over 56% year over year• Use LinkedIn and SMBC to Prospect Business Accounts• Understand Business needs to build solutions• Setup meetings and appointments to discuss accounts• Follow up with customers and businesses• Device troubleshooting Show less
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B & G Hinson LLC
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Harrisburg NC
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Director Of IT Operations
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2014
• Cisco Network Layout • Technology Budgeting • Software Updates and Procurement • Server Management • Wireless Configuration Management • VPN Management • VLAN Configuration • POS Builds and Management • Security Monitoring • IT Management • Server Hosting Technologies • AWS/Azure Implementation • Cisco Network Layout • Technology Budgeting • Software Updates and Procurement • Server Management • Wireless Configuration Management • VPN Management • VLAN Configuration • POS Builds and Management • Security Monitoring • IT Management • Server Hosting Technologies • AWS/Azure Implementation
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Charlotte School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Engineer
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2012
Enabled seamless communications across the organization by planning and implementing networking solutions. Designed reliable wireless networks, monitored connections, and managed related peripherals. Installed switches and configured Trunks and VLans. Administered users in Blackberry server and Active Directory. Assisted co-workers with escalated help desk matters. Collaborated with external vendors to prepare customized solutions. • Improved networking performance and network up time by 25%. • Played a major part in cutting the budget in half and reducing security risk by 60%. • Programmed Mitel and Lync Phone System • Configured Routers and Switches • Setup Users in Active Directory and Exchange • Setup Group Policies • Managed Network Activity and Security Show less
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James River Equipment
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United States
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Farming
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400 - 500 Employee
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IT Analyst
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Mar 2011 - 2012
Administered technologies to strengthen the security of IT servers and systems. Remotely supported 800+ end users with diverse hardware and software issues. Updated users, security groups, and group policy in Microsoft Active Directory. Primary projects involved the implementation of Symantec Endpoint Security to users, load balance monitoring in Barracuda, Windows updates, and store configurations for inventory control. • Enhanced the functionality of networks and expedited inventory times by 50%. • Prompted growth in job proficiencies and realized 25% reduction in payroll costs. • Implemented solutions to achieve a 25% reduction in inventory errors. • Programmed Wireless Networks • Setup Users in Active Directory and Exchange • Managed Company Network Security through Firewall • Provided Setup and Training on Company Applications Show less
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Team Penske
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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IT Administrator
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Dec 2008 - Mar 2011
Network Administrator/ Mobile Network Specialist Successful completed testing, troubleshooting, surveying, and configurations. Created network infrastructure to align with operations. Accountable for troubleshooting VPN networks, laptops, tablets, servers, access points, PDAs, and routers. Improved the reliability of networks using data obtained during site surveys. Administered users and provisioned access. • Designed the first ever track network for Penske racing. • Reduced network budget by 22%. • Designed and Built Track Wireless Network • Setup All Track Communication • Trained Users with Company Applications • Setup Back Up Systems • Setup Users in Active Directory and Exchange Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2021
Bellevue University
Master of Science in Information Technology, Management of Information Systems, Cyber Security -
2014 - 2017
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology -
2008 - 2009
Stanly Community College
Certificate, Computer Forensics -
2006 - 2009
Stanly Community College (SCC)
Associate of Science - AS, Networking Technology -
2001 - 2004
Central Cabarrus
High School Diploma, Information Technology
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