Brody Higgs Jr
Systems Engineer at Choisys Technology, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA: Windows Server 2016)
MicrosoftJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
VMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV)
VMwareJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV)
VMwareFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V – Managing XenDesktop 7 Solutions)
CitrixNov, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA: Windows Server 2008)
MicrosoftJun, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Security+
CompTIAApr, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA A+
CompTIAFeb, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIAMay, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Choisys Technology Inc.
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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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Systems Engineer
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Sep 2016 - Present
•Administer 34 IBM Blade Servers utilizing 2 DS4700 fiber SAN systems•Configure and maintain failover cluster and load balanced solution for file and MSSQL database servers•Administer Blackboard and Liferay Portal management systems on NIPR/SIPR in support of Army TRADOC operations•Resolve and document server and network issues, backup and restore IIS web servers and MSSQL databases•Migrate Liferay Portal and document server setup and operational process•Integrate simulation training products on Blackboard and Liferay Portal
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JANUS Research Group
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Systems Engineer
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2016
•Developed PowerShell script and SQL query to convert and copy 300+ training videos and modify database tables resulting in reduced timeline of Liferay Portal migration project•Operating and maintaining “Networthiness” of systems in LifeLong Learning Center and LandWarNet according to Army policy and connectivity to training material on NIPR/SIPR environments •Developed PowerShell script and SQL query to convert and copy 300+ training videos and modify database tables resulting in reduced timeline of Liferay Portal migration project•Operating and maintaining “Networthiness” of systems in LifeLong Learning Center and LandWarNet according to Army policy and connectivity to training material on NIPR/SIPR environments
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General Dynamics Information Technology
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Systems Administrator
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Nov 2011 - Sep 2012
•Managed training products and resolved technical issues for LifeLong Learning Center, LandWarNet, and Blackboard CMS resulting in increased availability•Assisted Network Enterprise Center (NEC) personnel with support of Army customer operations •Managed training products and resolved technical issues for LifeLong Learning Center, LandWarNet, and Blackboard CMS resulting in increased availability•Assisted Network Enterprise Center (NEC) personnel with support of Army customer operations
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Paine College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Technology Systems Technician
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Jun 2011 - Nov 2011
•Created and optimized PowerShell script to replace manual process of creating and managing Active Directory accounts and Exchange mailboxes for 1000 students reducing 5 hour process to 5 minutes•Deployed and integrated 100 Wyse thin clients with VMware to reduce costs and power consumption•Replaced batch scripts with PowerShell scripts resulting in eased group policy software deployment
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PC Support Technician
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Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
•Provided audio, visual, telecommunications, remote, on-call, network, desktop, laptop hardware, multi-functional printer, and enterprise software support to over 1000 students and 300 faculty and staff members•Provided daily report of site operations and conducted training sessions to staff and faculty
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Technology Support Specialist
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Sep 2006 - Apr 2009
•Maintained, installed, and repaired all technology, including Promethean interactive whiteboards, LCD projectors, computers, curriculum software, in Evans Middle and surrounding schools•Managed Active Directory OU for over 36 Evans Middle School faculty and staff members •Maintained, installed, and repaired all technology, including Promethean interactive whiteboards, LCD projectors, computers, curriculum software, in Evans Middle and surrounding schools•Managed Active Directory OU for over 36 Evans Middle School faculty and staff members
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Computer Technician & Sales Representative
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Jan 2004 - Sep 2006
•Provided on-site, hardware, software, printer and LAN support to 6000 residences and businesses•Installed and repaired hardware and software of over 600 desktops and laptops •Maintained inventory, vendor, customer, and sales account records •Provided on-site, hardware, software, printer and LAN support to 6000 residences and businesses•Installed and repaired hardware and software of over 600 desktops and laptops •Maintained inventory, vendor, customer, and sales account records
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Computer Technician
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Mar 2002 - Jun 2003
•Maintained, installed, and repaired 250 computers in campus lab environment•Standardized and deployed system images resulting in reduced workstation setup time •Maintained, installed, and repaired 250 computers in campus lab environment•Standardized and deployed system images resulting in reduced workstation setup time
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Education
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2005 - 2006
Devry University
BS, Technical Management
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