Brian Gibbs
Technology Enthusiast
Information Technology Professional
Veteran, Veterans Advocate
Team Builder and Trainer
"Providing a positive experience, with Technology and Software"
About
Since I was 11 I have loved tinkering with technology. I never believed it would ever become my life's passion. I love technology and how it can brings people together, but I also enjoy the side that keeps them all secure.
Over the last 20+ years I have enjoyed learning every aspect of IT, from Networking to Coding. I enjoy bringing teams together to accomplish a common goal and enjoy seeing people having a positive experience with there technology and software.
Are world is fast paced and the Technology continues to change every day. Thats why I try to learn something new everyday.
Portfolio
2023
2021-2022
2018-2020
2017-2018
Barrett Jackson
2014-2016
Southwest Turbine
2012-2014
Arizona Grand Resort
2011-2012
Wydebeam Broadband (Phoenix Internet)
2009-2011
Radiant Church
2000-2009
United States Army
NXU Technologies
Company Intranet | September 2023 - October 2023
Designed and Implemented internal intranet for company use to maintain communication between employees and upper management.
Utilized the Refined application to pull information from Atlassian Confluence to design and implement data from Confluence into a more searchable location
I have been working on extending my ability to go outside of the traditional Information Technology knowledge and learn things like HTML, React and other softwares to extend that knowledge. A good colleague of mine is looking to add value to his current growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) and add a few features he is lacking. The first feature I am working on is a status page for each client to monitor their website, web applications and even monitor internal network devices. This will add value to clients to look or receive notifications when a system is down and be able to check that service on the status page. Knowing they received the notification, then then know that the MSP also received and is proactively working on the issue.Now I know there are a lot of status pages out there and businesses can just go and spend money to get one and start adding systems to monitor, but I wanted something that was either cloud based or a small device in the client network doing the monitoring. So here it goes.LastAdmin Status PageThe Page is using the Uptime Kuma self-hosted monitoring tool.
One feature is the incident and maintenance mode. These features allow you to add information via API to the page if there is an outage (incident) or scheduled outage (maintenance). This will display information on the status page of the current state of the device and can be updated manually or via API of the status. This allows the client to view the current issues, steps being taken, and time line of what is happening. I believe this will allow the MSP to focus on the issue and not be bombarded with countless phone calls.
Enterprise VPN 2023
Tailscale VPN is an enterprise level VPN solution for companies trying to manage remote access from vendors, contractors and employees in the field or working from home. It allows you to leverage already existing equipment to manage routes and security protocols already built into your already secure environment. Traditional VPN is a one way communication between your end user and a VPN server or device within your on premise environment.Tailscale eliminates the single point of failure in your environment and allows your end users to access cloud and remote resources without having to travel through your on premise environment.Project: Design a VPN Network that will allow multiple network to have the same subnetDesign: Tailscale configured with the 4X6 Router setup allows you to have the same subnet in the same overall network by utilizing the IPV6 network address. Since Tailscale utilizes the ability to have its own DNS and its own VPN network that is a /8, while on Tailscale VPN you can access any network device, while using secure ACL’s, on the Tailscale network using the Tailscale subnet.ACL’s: These are used to provide security to the access within Tailscale. This allows you to map out policies on each user and how they will access the systems and which systems they are allows to access. The setup allowed us to segregate user within a specific network once they accessed that subnet. Not allowing that user to talk to other subnets until they disconnected. This eliminated accessing the wrong system and allowed the end user to know what system they were in.The overall project was simple to implement in a small environment. Once the environment started to grow we had to add another piece of software to manage access to equipment via SSH. Termius was selected as a way to manage access, who was accessing and also allowed developers to cross communicate while in the same piece of equipment. This also helped with onboarding new developers as they didn’t have to setup a new environment and could just fall into one that already existed.
Tailscale Enterprise VPN
NXU Technologies | August 23 - October 23
Designed and provided a true zerotrust VPN solution
Implemented Tailscale VPN to remote support to team be able to access the internal network remotely
Setup Tailscale DNS to allow access via IP address or hostname
This solution provide secure access to resources, cost affective solution and decreased the amount of time it takes to support issues.
GitHub Enterprise 2023
Diamond Age 3D | December 22 - January 23
Designed and Implemented GitHub Enterprise on premise server
Setup new groups and helped migrate repositories from old system
Migrated all Auth Keys from old system to new system to give ease of access
Architected the systems data storage using MINIO and setup replication of Pages and Actions
Implemented Self Hosted Runners onsite utilizing Linux Ubuntu and Archlinux on Mac Studio pro for AMD and ARM commits
Designed and Implemented on demand runners for high end projects
Setup diagnostics web interface so developers can see impact of jobs on runners
Setup LDAP connection to provide group permissions
Setup and Test Offsite Github Replication server
SAAS, SSO Implementation 2021-2022
SAAS SSO – To allow fast growth at a fast pace we needed to be able to bring new applications online quickly and also allow for security while doing it.
Leveraging Okta SSO into our environment allowed us to manage user access and onboarding very quickly. This also allows us to off-board any employees leaving the company via a single click of a button, which protects our environment.
Okta also allows us to leverage MFA for our applications and any internal applications we may build to add an extra layer of security.From March 2021 to July 2022 we successfully onboarded 67 applications utilizing Okta. With this added security we met opposition because of the nature of MFA. We then leverage the Okta Verify mobile app which allows a much smoother MFA experience and allows our field team to authenticate much quicker.Also with Okta we have begun using Okta’s Workflow which allows us to connect to specific applications to sync data that otherwise isn’t added based on the application. This has also sped up our timeframe of information and making sure application data is universal.
Lessen Onboarding (2021-2022)
Starting with only 100 employees and scaling to 700 employees within 10 months took precise calculation on equipment and delivery.
Onboarded 600+ employees and successfully shipped over 3000+ pieces of equipment to remote teams. All equipment was designed, built and shipped with employees ready to work on day one with minimum issues.
The task wasn’t easy due to the nature of chip shortage and supply chain issues. Working with our procurement company and receiving daily updates of what was available helped our team execute one of the fastest growths I have ever been apart of. We were able to onboarding over 40 brand new employees each Monday for several months straight. This showed the strength and residency that my team has
Lessen Intranet (2022)
Worked to help build out the intranet using Simpplr for Lessen. This setup helped me take the courses needed to understand how to setup Simpplr.
Setup Mapping for direct data from Okta to Simpplr
Setup Favicon
Setup Email Support
Setup SAML Login
Setup Mobile App
Lessen Academy (2022)
Lessen has committed to the success of its employees by implementing a Learning Management System that will allow employees to take courses to increase there knowledge to not only provide resources, but increase the capacity of Lessen knowledge.
Setup SAML Connection
Setup User Accounts
Setup Rules for Employee ID linking
Imported over 3000+ courses manuallyhttps://www.schoox.com/login.php
Nikola World (2019)In 2019 Nikola Motor Company revealed to the world its Class A Nikola Two and Nikola Tre Vehicles. At Nikola world it was a way for Investors, Fleet managers and everyday people to come out and see all of the products that Nikola was working on. From their full electric Side By Side to their Full Sleeper Semi Truck.Project: Provide stability for the live event that would be broadcast world wide
As the project was taking off, we needed a solid network that would be able to broadcast the live network. We also needed high quality internet for the check in stations for the vehicle and some other booths.We provided a 1G/1G network that allowed the show to be flawless.Also was apart of the VR setup to test drive the fully electric Side By Side.
Nikola Motor Company (2018-2022)Installed 55 48 port POE switches to provide network to over 2000 data ports. Installed 35 Access Points and designed the wireless network.Connected HVAC, Building Automation, Lighting, Security Cameras, and Building Access to the local network. This network was segregated by VLAN networks for security and accessibility.HVAC – Connected HVAC system via mycomfy bacnet to allow mycomfy app access to the HVAC systems and allow end users to control via mobile applicationsLighting – Connected Lighting system via Siemens banet to allow lighting control in mycomfy applicationHID Building Access – Worked directly with Siemens to build, design and install Siemens HID system and built out all security aspects of ID Card accessWireless – Installed UNIFI wireless network with Radius access. Radius access gave access to specific VLAN networks and provided scripting for network access while onsite.PLM | MES | 3DExperience – From Solidworks and moving into the 3DExperience we worked hard to build the environment through Phase I. This phase setup and installed 13 Production Windows Server 2016 servers with SQL databases, Website access along with server monitoring and security measures implemented to protect intellectual property. To date over 100 users use this system to build out the vehicles, design the manufacturing facility and build and create the BOM for Dynamics 365.Work from Home – During the height of the Covid Pandemic I worked tirelessly to built a robust security OpenVPN network with failover clustering to provide direct connect while end users were working from home. Implemented scripting designs to give access to local resources will not at the office. Created VPN network that would also protect the home network when connected. One of those designs was implementing DarkTrace as our Cyber Security SIEM. This provided SAAS security, GEO location Security and gave the IT team a larger over view of what was happening daily on our network.Network Monitoring – Implemented Zabbix network monitoring. This was designed to monitor CPU and Memory usage of our PLM/MES environment. Adding in auto recovery to the system allowed our server environment to self heal in the event of an incident. Also adding in a secure level 3 SNMP monitoring into Zabbix to monitor UNIFI system to setup alerts of over utilized networks, disconnected Access Points, and heart beat misses from network switches.Showroom Displays – To provide information to employees and visitors I installed 4 televisions in the main show room. This provided daily information, social media, stock, new employee, and office layout information. We also displayed Executive information the showed off our products to incoming visitors. We used a cloud program called digital cloud.Touch Screens – In the height of the move into the new facility our engineers were in need of large screens to show 3D CAD to teams. The struggle was moving these models easily without the need of a mouse or being tied to the end users computer. After contacting our procurement partner and working with View Sonic we found a solution that would allow our engineers to spin full size CAD with the touch of their finger and give Engineers the ability to display vehicles easily at a low cost.Collaboration Spaces – Setup Google Meet Hardware in 30 meeting locations. This allowed for easy collaboration using the same tools that we use everyday. Also adding in smart TV’s into these areas end users could project directly to the TV’s using Google Chrome CastManufacturing Design – Working with the Manufacturing Team we built a segregated network that was only accessible by the Manufacturing Team which provided network security to all CNC and 3D Printers.Fleet Manager – As the Vehicles were being built and designed we need to come up a with a way to track the Vehicle as they moved from port to port. We also needed a way to track the vehicles during testing phases. Using Snipe-IT we were able to design a system would track the deployment and check out of each vehicle. Along with adding on assets, accessories and configurations of each vehicle. This helped with tracking all movement of new vehicles.Asset Manager – With over 550 employees and thousands of assets we needed to be able to track all incoming and out going equipment. Using Snipe-IT we were able to setup tracking of all assets, whether in signing out assets or putting assets in maintenance mode, we could track all aspects of the assets. We were also able to integrate Snipe-IT without our Jira Platform that helped with asset tickets.Virtual Reality – During the early days of design there was a need to visually see the vehicle in a way that could reduce time and money. Adding on HTC virtual reality and working with the design team, we were able to design and implement VR into the build of our vehicles. This helped with timing and budget and has increased our ability to add new features or functions to the vehicles from a 2D design to a full 3D design that you can walk around and visually see the changes.Audio/Video – As Nikola was gaining ground in early 2019 we needed the ability to present the CEO and President to various news outlets. This originally fell on the IT department. We initially took a room in the HQ and turned it into an “On Air” room. We sound proofed the room, brought in an outside lighting company and created the environment that didn’t look like a blank room. Then we added in several TVs, a video recording device, Mac, and mics for one on one conversations.
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Below is the current list of software that I have more than 2 years of knowledge managing, implementing and administering to enterprise size companies.
3DExperience | CATIA V5-6 | No Magic
Okta – Single Sign On
Atlassian –Jira/Confluence/Service Desk
Amazon Web Services IAM/ Billing
Azure AD – Microsoft Cloud AD
Azure DevOps – Admin
Cypress – End to end testing
DarkTrace – Cyber Security
Dialpad – Cloud VOIP
Docker Hub
DocuSign – Admin
Drata – SOC2 compliance
Egencia – Travel Agency
Expensify – Accounting Reimbursement
Figma – Design Tool
Filestack
Fullstory – Analytics
Github Enterprise – Build, Design, Secure
Github Self Hosted Runners
Google Workspace – Certified
HTML
HyperPing – Admin
REACT
LastPass – Password Manager
Lattice – OKTR system
LinkedIn Learning
Lever – Recruiting
Lucid Chart – Design
Linux LTS
Maze – Admin
Microsoft Office 365 Tenant – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Planner, Office 365 email management
MIRO – Design
Monday.com
ClickUp
MongoDB – Database
NetSuite – Admin
Okta SSO – Admin
Optimizely – Admin
OpenDoor
PagerDuty – Admin
Perimeter81 – Admin, Design
Salesforce – Admin
SendGrid – Admin, Design
Sentry
Slack – Admin, Manage
SmartSheet – Legal Sheets
Solid Works
Sumo Logic – SIEM
Survey Monkey
Tableau Online – Admin, Design
Tailscale VPN – Admin, Design
Trello – Admin
Virtru – Encrypted Email
WireGuard Security VPN
Zeplin – Admin
Zoom – Meeting, Chat, Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom IQ
Career History
NXU Technologies LLC | IT Manager | August 2023 - Present
Maintain all cloud software (SAAS)
Maintain cost, licensing, and renewals of all SAAS
Design, Maintain and Support Micrsoft 365/Azure AD
Setup and Maintain Microsoft Intune, Defender, Sharepoint, Teams
Create and Maintain Company Intranet, Content, and connections
Maintain HQ network, Warehouse network
Provide assistance with security for Company lounge and Charging Station utilizing door access control and cameras
Maintain Atlassian products
Asset Management of all equipment in the company
Systems Engineering Services | Sr. Manager of IT | May 2023 - August 2023
Worked as a contractor for Genius Avenue
Maintained Reports from all contractors
Setup Automations for Genius Avenue
Setup Procurement for all new equipment
Setup Status Page for 32 cloud applications
Setup Helpdesk Service System
Trained new employees (contractors) during onboarding process
Served on the board of trustees with Genius Avenue when it came to purchasing new software
Cyber Security scans
Daily Security Logs
Diamond Age 3D | Director of IT | November 2022 - May 2023
Provide Top level support for high level issues.
Mange day to day Information Technology Needs.
Design and implement remote networks for home building.
Provide quarterly audits for internal and external threats.
Mange internal servers and networks for high availability software.
Work directly with software engineering teams to provide direct support for GitHub.
Provide Senior Leadership weekly updates on security, networks, and IT Roadmaps
Manage and develop a high-level Helpdesk system to provide support for end users.
Maintain high costly equipment equally more than 1 million dollars.
Provide software overview and costs.
Provide solutions for teams utilizing already purchased software or future software.
Manage all cost of hardware, software and maintain good reports on assets.
Manage door access control and physical security for all company location.
Be the go-to person for all Information Technology needs
Lessen Inc | Director of IT | February 2021 - November 2022
As the Director of Information Technology for Lessen my main focus is to provide a positive experience with technology and deliver on time hardware, network, security and software solutions. This isn't the only limitation to my position. As a member of a team at Lessen my goal is to full fill the need to any department as it arises no matter the scope or details.
Provide each stakeholder directions and solutions to complex issues
Design, Build and Implement an Enterprise Network
Design, Build and Implement a Secure SAAS environment for a rapidly growing company
Design, Build and Implement multiple warehouse networks with integrated security
Provide direct employee and customer support
Identify technology needs and make recommendations to business decision-makers
Evaluate the company’s adherence to federal technology requirements for security
Manage the IT team including support technicians and vendors
Maintain company hardware and software programs
Update technological equipment in the company
Implement company-wide technology updates and hold sessions to teach employees on new features
Maintain the company cost for digital assets.
Maintain the company cost for physical assets
Nikola Motor Company | Senior Manager, IT | October 2018 - June 2021
Develop the structural environment for safety and security
Design and Implement corporate policies to protect and serve the Nikola Motor Company Staff
Provide technical support for Desktop, Laptop, Server, and Networking environments
Develop and Implement New Employee Orientation
Setup and Configure new employee's
Work with Partners and Vendors to procure new and renew software and hardware
Maintain Corporate physical and wireless networks
Subject matter expert on all software and hardware
Provide physical and digital security for the corporate office and all subdomain offices
Provide Insight to our Partners on software develop and software use
Design and Maintain corporate Virtual Reality hardware and software
Develop and Train Employees on new software and hardware
Maintain Security Gateway
Develop Maintain GSUITE environment
Develop and Maintain Hyper Computing Environment for Engineers
Maintain Helpdesk support system
Create and Develop corporate PLM system
Maintain company Asset tracking system
Purchase Hardware and track depreciation value
Maintain Purchase Order System for IT Management
Develop and Maintain security systems
Maintain corporate conference room meeting hardware and software
Monitor and Maintain over 6 million dollars’ worth of equipment
Create security procedures and implement security compliance
Maintain HID Global Access system and all security equipment
Maintain and build MAC and Microsoft Images
Sustain Office 365 and G Suite (Google Workspace)
Create and implement company security policies
Setup and Maintain Dynamics 365
Maintain PLM/Enovia Server Environment
Build working relationships with Insight Global to reduce costs of Hardware and Software
Created working relationship with Tata Technologies to reduce cost of Hardware and Software
Build and Maintain company VPN
Manage Corporate building lighting, HVAC, and Security systems
Manage Jira Helpdesk, Jira issue tracking, Jira Project management
Build, Design and Maintain Jama Software for requirements Management
BVA INC | Senior System Architect | April 2018 - October 2018
Take ownership of design development and implementation of client projects
Work with client executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues
Collaborate with client network staff (as applicable) to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes
Develop Statements of Work and project proposals with internal President and sales team
Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing client systems to develop and implement strategies for improvement
Integrate servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated software into enterprise systems.
Maintain multiple secure network environments and infrastructure solutions for all clients
Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes and service records
Address issues with client accounts in a timely and professional manner
Drive firm technology to new areas (test and vet)
Interact with clients and employees in a courteous, business-like manner Senior System Project Engineer 2
Mentor and advise/assign System Support Engineers as needed with regard to client issues
Serve as an escalation resource to Support Engineers to resolve high level ticket/issues
Architect, Build, and Implement new VMWare infrastructures for new and existing clients
Install and Maintain Dell AppAssure (Quest) Backup solution
Barrett-Jackson | Systems Engineer | June 2017- April 2018
Design and Implement Network configurations to provide security at HQ and Auctions
Configure and monitor networking, servers, PC, and Wireless Networks for Auctions
Setup and Design Auction equipment and infrastructure for 4 auctions yearly
Guide and Mentor IT Staff to provide expert knowledge of Network
Manage all properties owned and operated by Barrett-Jackson
Install and design wireless network for Auctions to include networks during Live Auctions
Create Auction networks to secure Live feeds for stage crew to provide a seamless handoff and provide fast internet
itSynergy | Net Admin | February 2017- June 2017
Create a dynamic alignment between the customer and the companies technology solutions to create a standard for security and use.
Help with HelpDesk when issues arise
Meet with customers to discuss alignment
CompuPartners | Computer Network Engineer | June 2016 - January 2017
Provide direct support for enterprise companies throughout the Phx Valley
Design and Implement new technologies and network design
Meet with customers to plan and design technologies to provide optimal support
Troubleshoot and fix all computer issues within each companies network design.
Military Assistance Mission | Director of Operations | March 2016 - June 2016
In charge of day to day operations
Website design
Support for our Active Duty Service Members
Southwest Turbine Inc. | IT Manager / Safety Officer (OSHA) | May 2014-April 2016
In charge of Day to Day Computer and Networking to include Servers, Website, Computers, CAD Machines, and Engineering Computers
Manage all licensing
Migrate On Premise server to the cloud
Manage physical and digital security
Maintain company ERP System
Phreedom Technologies | Level II Systems Administrator | November 2013-May 2014
Systems Administrator for several medium sized businesses
Provided onsite services
Developed and designed MSP Backup system
Travel to customer location to install infrastructures
Work with Troon Golf Courses to setup and design networks
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa | General IT Manager | September 2012 - November 2013
Managed 4 technicians on a daily basis
Managed the setup, design and maintenance of Arizona Grand Resort, Laguna Beach Resort, and LaPlaya Carmel Resort
Managed day to day network activities and installation of Conference room equipment
Travel to Remote ResortsManage Helpdesk Support SystemMaintain 42 acre campus with Wireless networkMaintain network security for physical security for all Hotel roomsMaintain Security cameras
Document all network designs
Migrate physical servers to Virtual servers using Hyper-V
Nothing But Net | Server Administrator | June 2012-September 2012
Worked as a Server Build Tech | Night Shift
Maintained and Fixed after hours network, servers, and PC issues.
Maintained DataCenter security clearance
Wydebeam Broadband | Director of Technology / Operations Director | October 2011-June 2012
Directed the build and design of Wireless Internet Service to 3000+ rural customers
Maintained networking equipment exceeding $1 million in cost
Served as the Operations Director and managed 3 techs and 1 office personnel
Trained Field Technicians
Managed all Network diagrams
Maintained On Site Servers
Radiant Church | Information Technology Specialist | September 2009-October 2011
Worked as an entry level IT Specialist
Engaged in day to day network, cable, server, PC, Check in, and digital design equipment
Provided support for weekend programs and ministries
Engaged with Ministry Directors to provide technology support and future technology design
Volunteered on the weekends in Youth and Children's Ministry
Youth Camp Leader
Internship for Youth Pastor completed 2011
U.S. Army | 69th Signal Company | Cable System Team Chief | December 2006-September 2009
Tour of duty to Kuwait for Kuwait/Iraq border fiber installation - December 2007-April 2008
Worked as the companies Security+, Security network Lead
Lead training of Cable and Fiber optics to new service members
Served as the battalion Post Office Worker
U.S. Army | 57th Signal Company | S1 Operations Sergeant | July 2006-December 2006
Worked as the S1 Operations Sergeant for the newly designed 57th Signal Company
Handled all employee request for change in paperwork
U.S. Army | 98th Command | Regional B.O.S.S President | May 2006-December 2006
Setup, Schedule and Run all Better Opportunities for Single Soldier events
Work with Company and Battalion B.O.S.S. Representatives to design events that service members would like to participate in
Work with U.S. Army B.O.S.S. President to build better relationships across the country
Participate in Division wide events to help create change in policies for Single Soldiers
U.S. Army | 57th Signal Company | Company Training NCO | April 2006-July 2006
Was the Training NCOIC from April 2005-December 2006
Setup Training material, conducting training exercise walkthroughs and helped build the training structure for new satellite MOS
Scheduled service members training courses
Worked as the Training Room NCOIC
Maintained all training documentation and SOP
U.S. Army | 121st Signal Battalion | Company Operations NCO | May 2003-April 2006
Tour of duty to Iraq during OIF II - Feb 2004-March 2005
Helped maintain the largest network ever designed at the time by the US Army
Maintained TS clearance to collect data for Top Officers of the company
Served as the company operations NCO
Maintained Daily service member attendance
Served as the company commander driver
U.S. Army | Fort Gordon | Cable Installer/Maintainer Training | March 2003-May 2003
Learned basic knowledge of how to create and maintain CAT5 network cable
Create, Splice Fiber optic cables
Train on climbing telephone and power lines to install low voltage cable
Setup and use Military Grade telecommunications systems
Learn the difference between Secure and Non Secure Telecommunications.
U.S. Army | 2nd Bn, 12th Cav Regiment | Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic | February 2001-March 2003
Worked as a light wheel mechanic
In charge of Weekly Preventive Maintenance on all Battalion Vehicles
Worked with Level 3 Support to transition vehicles
U.S. Army | Ft. Leonardwood | Solider in Training | August 2000-February 2001
Learned basic soldier skills
Learned how to shoot an M16A2 Rifle
Learned basic medical skills
Learned Drill and Ceremony
Daily Physical Activity
McDonalds | Floor Manager | July 1998-August 2000
Manage Night shift team
Train new Night shift team members
Manage Nightly Cost
Manage Weekly inventory
Contact
How to contact me!
Phoenix, AZbrian.gibbs@gibbstech.net
GIBBSTECH
Phone: 623.394.8427