Bradley G. Bishop
Spiceworks
Systems Administrator / Programmer
Project Management • Delivery Support • Application Development • Infrastructure Planning
Innovation-driven IT professional with diverse experience in leading teams in system, infrastructure, and network advancements. Proven expertise in translating business requirements to build and deliver innovative solutions for data, testing, and system deployment. Skilled in aligning end-user needs with long-term resolutions to complex programming challenges. Accomplished in delivering long-term resolutions, navigating programming challenges, and resolving issues by designing and implementing the latest technologies. Successful in coding, scripting, patching, testing, and releasing.
Core Competencies:
§ Design/Programming Strategies
§ Storage/Data/System Solutions
§ Root Cause Analysis
§ Project Management
§ Process Re-Engineering
§ Business Analysis
§ ERP
Education & CertificationsDoctor of Information Technology, CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN – 2021
Education Leadership Specialty Certification, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA - 2020
Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, State College, PA
Master of Science in Information Technology, CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN
Teaching Certificate in English as a Second Language, TEFL INSTITUTE, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, TAMPA COLLEGE, Tampa, FL
Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering, FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Tampa, FL
ArcGIS, ESRI • Security +, Network +, CompTIA • Certified Novell Network Administrator, Skill Path
Drone Pilot, FAA • Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft
Professional ExperienceLAMAR UNIVERSITY, Beaumont, TX
Network Systems Administrator / Webmaster / Business Analyst, 2010 – Present
Manage the scope of IT projects by planning and coordinating migration, development, networking, and system integration operations for 200 users in an Active Directory/Windows environment. Apply an expertise in testing, deployment, administration, and security by acting as a strategist and visionary for IT solutions for high performance and efficiency. Admin for Windows/Linux PC’s & Servers. Responsible for multiple websites.
Environment: Windows, Linux, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Laerdal Sim Manikins
· Development: Improve the user experience by meeting with department stakeholders and users to define features, data needs, project requirements, and outputs to develop applications.
· Design: Shape the direction with forward-thinking design and front-end technology to create a high-converting web presence. Create visually appealing web pages that are responsive with excellent web performance.
· Installation, Migration & Testing: Successfully integrate networked, stand-alone computing, and associated hardware/software; oversaw server refreshes of test environments for application, web, and process scheduler.
· Systems Support: Improve 3rd party support by tracking and controlling the incident management tool. Gather requirements to accurately troubleshoot and resolve issues and support
· Release Management: Orchestrate complex system deployments to improve network connectivity speed and reliability throughout the organization’s LAN/WAN/internet/intranet infrastructure.
Ki Corp, Lubbock, TX
Programmer Analyst, 2008 – 2010
Key contributor in initiatives innovating applications by analyzing and resolving administrative, fiscal, and statistical problems. Focused programming to ensure clear navigation.
Environment: Windows, Visual FoxPro
DIRECTORS CHOICE TOUR & TRAVEL, Lubbock, TX
Network Systems Administrator, 2007 – 2008
Served as administrator for Mac OS X, Windows & Linux. Managed the full scope of purchasing, repairing and disposing of all computers on site. Played a pivotal role in creating relevant applications that improved operations.
Environment: File Maker Pro, Mac OS X, Windows & Linux
Solutions Architect: Integral participant in harmonizing the organization’s IT infrastructure and processes by identifying right-fit tools, technologies, systems, vendors, and processes.
· Cost Reductions: Leveraged strong technical abilities and familiarity in the latest technologies to recommend cost effective and efficient IT system structure design enhancements for deployment.
· Project Management: Managed complex systems, software, applications, storage, and security ICT projects by following the path of action items for on-time delivery while providing life cycle support
· Backup & Recovery: Safeguarded the organization in the event of system failure by creating and implementing an inventory system for computers and backup tapes.
PROMILES SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Bridge City, TX
Software Developer / Technical Support, 2005 – 2007
Accomplished initiatives by evaluating data and key metrics for success in driving the vision, values, strategic goals, objectives and action plans within resources and timelines. Acted as a “point of resolution,” providing technical support for Software Development Kit (SDK).
Environment: Access, Excel & Visual Basic
Project Management: Outlined roadmaps with prioritization to achieve timelines, overseeing phases, support and system stability.
MEDIC COMPUTER SYSTEMS, Systems Administrator | SIFCO, Programmer Analyst (SDK)
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Corporal (E-4)
Associations, Activities and Honors•ISSA (Information System Security Administration) • AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals)
•CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) • GITA (Geospatial Information & Technology Association)
•Golden Key Honor Society •Capella Student Ambassador •ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - Imaging & Geospatial Information Society) • Spiceworks Ambassador • Lamar University Legacy Society
•NEA (National Education Association)
Spiceworks
Systems Administrator / Programmer
Project Management • Delivery Support • Application Development • Infrastructure Planning
Innovation-driven IT professional with diverse experience in leading teams in system, infrastructure, and network advancements. Proven expertise in translating business requirements to build and deliver innovative solutions for data, testing, and system deployment. Skilled in aligning end-user needs with long-term resolutions to complex programming challenges. Accomplished in delivering long-term resolutions, navigating programming challenges, and resolving issues by designing and implementing the latest technologies. Successful in coding, scripting, patching, testing, and releasing.
Core Competencies:
§ Design/Programming Strategies
§ Storage/Data/System Solutions
§ Root Cause Analysis
§ Project Management
- Security Risk Avoidance
- User Focused Solutions
- Quality Assurance & Control
- CRM
§ Process Re-Engineering
§ Business Analysis
§ ERP
Education & CertificationsDoctor of Information Technology, CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN – 2021
Education Leadership Specialty Certification, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA - 2020
Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, State College, PA
Master of Science in Information Technology, CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN
Teaching Certificate in English as a Second Language, TEFL INSTITUTE, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, TAMPA COLLEGE, Tampa, FL
Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering, FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Tampa, FL
ArcGIS, ESRI • Security +, Network +, CompTIA • Certified Novell Network Administrator, Skill Path
Drone Pilot, FAA • Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft
Professional ExperienceLAMAR UNIVERSITY, Beaumont, TX
Network Systems Administrator / Webmaster / Business Analyst, 2010 – Present
Manage the scope of IT projects by planning and coordinating migration, development, networking, and system integration operations for 200 users in an Active Directory/Windows environment. Apply an expertise in testing, deployment, administration, and security by acting as a strategist and visionary for IT solutions for high performance and efficiency. Admin for Windows/Linux PC’s & Servers. Responsible for multiple websites.
Environment: Windows, Linux, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Laerdal Sim Manikins
· Development: Improve the user experience by meeting with department stakeholders and users to define features, data needs, project requirements, and outputs to develop applications.
· Design: Shape the direction with forward-thinking design and front-end technology to create a high-converting web presence. Create visually appealing web pages that are responsive with excellent web performance.
· Installation, Migration & Testing: Successfully integrate networked, stand-alone computing, and associated hardware/software; oversaw server refreshes of test environments for application, web, and process scheduler.
· Systems Support: Improve 3rd party support by tracking and controlling the incident management tool. Gather requirements to accurately troubleshoot and resolve issues and support
· Release Management: Orchestrate complex system deployments to improve network connectivity speed and reliability throughout the organization’s LAN/WAN/internet/intranet infrastructure.
Ki Corp, Lubbock, TX
Programmer Analyst, 2008 – 2010
Key contributor in initiatives innovating applications by analyzing and resolving administrative, fiscal, and statistical problems. Focused programming to ensure clear navigation.
Environment: Windows, Visual FoxPro
- Efficiency: Mitigated performance vulnerabilities within the development environment by designing high performance SQL queries for extracting, transforming, and loading data.
- User Experience: Enhanced the UX with development of easy to use functions, tools, features and reports
DIRECTORS CHOICE TOUR & TRAVEL, Lubbock, TX
Network Systems Administrator, 2007 – 2008
Served as administrator for Mac OS X, Windows & Linux. Managed the full scope of purchasing, repairing and disposing of all computers on site. Played a pivotal role in creating relevant applications that improved operations.
Environment: File Maker Pro, Mac OS X, Windows & Linux
Solutions Architect: Integral participant in harmonizing the organization’s IT infrastructure and processes by identifying right-fit tools, technologies, systems, vendors, and processes.
· Cost Reductions: Leveraged strong technical abilities and familiarity in the latest technologies to recommend cost effective and efficient IT system structure design enhancements for deployment.
· Project Management: Managed complex systems, software, applications, storage, and security ICT projects by following the path of action items for on-time delivery while providing life cycle support
· Backup & Recovery: Safeguarded the organization in the event of system failure by creating and implementing an inventory system for computers and backup tapes.
PROMILES SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Bridge City, TX
Software Developer / Technical Support, 2005 – 2007
Accomplished initiatives by evaluating data and key metrics for success in driving the vision, values, strategic goals, objectives and action plans within resources and timelines. Acted as a “point of resolution,” providing technical support for Software Development Kit (SDK).
Environment: Access, Excel & Visual Basic
Project Management: Outlined roadmaps with prioritization to achieve timelines, overseeing phases, support and system stability.
- Collaboration: Served as an “go to,” spearheading development of several production support applications and smaller development projects by working with multiple department stakeholders.
- Performance Standards: Delivered bottom up efficiency improvements through reviews, assignment, and deployment (release) management, development standards, and quality assurance for all software.
MEDIC COMPUTER SYSTEMS, Systems Administrator | SIFCO, Programmer Analyst (SDK)
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Corporal (E-4)
Associations, Activities and Honors•ISSA (Information System Security Administration) • AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals)
•CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) • GITA (Geospatial Information & Technology Association)
•Golden Key Honor Society •Capella Student Ambassador •ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - Imaging & Geospatial Information Society) • Spiceworks Ambassador • Lamar University Legacy Society
•NEA (National Education Association)