Ted Brandt

 Currently managing a network infrastructure upgrade & digital transformation project involving a Cisco enterprise network infrastructure overhaul/upgrade with deployment of a 4g private cellular network with connectivity to IOT devices for automated data acquisition at one of Chevron’s super funded ($2 Billion) corporate mine sites. - Managing the deployment of a Cisco network infrastructure & hyperconverged infrastructure upgrade (Hyperflex HCI) as well as a deployment of a private wireless network ecosystem which includes the building of 7 cell towers for private 4G cellular access for Chevron field operators & contractors. - Establishing connectivity of field devices to the private 4G cellular network - Establishing connectivity between IOT field device data & Azure for automated data collection for Chevron field operators.  Managed a global network infrastructure deployment of an endpoint security solution Tanium. Engaged with cross-functional teams, stakeholders & engineering teams (vendor & internal) in Agile-based project to initiate, plan, design, test and deploy Tanium network endpoint.  Managed a global network infrastructure deployment of a network security solution FireEye. Worked with cross functional teams, stakeholders as well as engineering teams (vendor & internal) to coordinate requirements gathering, determining budgets, project plan, designs, implementation plans, risk analysis, change management, schedules, task delegation, resource assignment, procurement & testing  Managed a global network infrastructure deployment of a network security solution Cisco Fire Power  Managed multiple cybersecurity implementation projects and workstream programs to reduce vulnerabilities enterprise-wide.  Managed 3 work streams to help standup Chevron’s Vulnerability Management Program, including the standing up of the enterprise network & application scanning teams & associated remediation teams to detect & remediate all enterprise vulnerabilities.

Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master Managed project teams in planning and execution of high-profile infrastructure, software development/release, and custom solution design projects for internal business operations and external customers. • Collaborated with internal/client teams to identify needs, define technical specifications, and plan architecture design to connect telecommunications infrastructure with SaaS/Cloud-based data center services at 1 of 2 US DCs. • Achieved seamless call connectivity for hosted inbound/outbound services via SIP, VPN, and MPLS. • Navigated project teams through development and release cycles using Agile Methodology to achieve proper release cadence and to manage Sprints, story boarding, quality assurance, and release documentation. • Engaged customer stakeholders in conjunction with development teams to examine business needs, analyze requirements, create technical specifications, and prepare Statements of Work (SoW) for custom solution design.

☐ Responsible for global integration, implementation and management of a network infrastructure telecom expense management software platform. ☐ Manage all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). ☐ Responsible for coordinating and collaborating across multiple global cross-functional teams: Finance, Business Operations, Mobility, Provisioning, Inventory and Database Integration. ☐ Responsible for managing all software integration and development activities for Cisco’s global internal network infrastructure, telecom inventory, business systems, and business processes leveraging third party vendor and internal resources to accomplish integration work. ☐ Responsible for vendor management and contract negotiation. ☐ Driver of continuous improvement of program management operation support processes and logistics. ☐ Lead the development of program operations policy whilst remaining responsive to emerging problems by providing creative and innovative solutions. ☐ Facilitate and maintain coherent and concise communications detailing scope, timelines, progress and results of all project initiatives. ☐ Responsible for QA testing of all new software development.

☐ Technology Integration Group is an engineering consulting firm with a national/global presence specializing in planning, design, implementation and management of advanced technology solutions. Recognized experts in route/switch, data center, security, voice, wireless, servers, storage, virtualization, professional services and managed services. ☐ Managed client engagement services and solution implementation. ☐ Directed the coordination of all implementation tasks involving engineering and third party vendors as well as provided consultation to clients on system implementation. ☐ Provided business consulting, knowledge expertise in strategic performance management methodologies, process assessment work and the application of technologies to business. ☐ Project managed large scale customer network infrastructure, storage, security, voice implementation upgrades. ☐ Partnered with Cisco, Dell, HP, Net App and VM Ware Territory Account Managers in prospecting and solution selling advanced technologies and consulting services to enterprise sized companies.

 PBM IT Solutions is an engineering consulting firm specializing in planning, design, implementation and management of Cisco’s advanced technologies. We are recognized experts in route/switch, data center, security, voice, wireless, servers, storage and virtualization.  Partnered with Cisco vertical and Territory Account Managers in prospecting and solution selling advanced technologies and consulting services to mid and enterprise sized companies.  Point person in selling and project managing teams of PBM IT engineers in providing technology solutions with a Cisco emphasis to mid and enterprise customers.  Point person in selling the benefits of PBM IT consulting and managed/outsourcing services.  Partnered with Dell, HP, Compellent, Pillar Data Systems, Symantec, Vm Ware, Bluecoat, APC, Leibert, Trend Micro and Websense, in providing total business solutions to customers.  Generated over $4 million dollars in revenue from January – December 2008  Increased gross profit margin by 25% of Cisco advanced technologies including professional services to account base