Brian Rekus
About Brian Rekus
Brian Rekus is an Associate Director of Technology Infrastructure at Apollo Global Management, Inc., with extensive experience in cloud enabling technologies and infrastructure management. He has held various roles in technology and network administration at companies such as Calamos Investments and Millward Brown over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Apollo Global Management
Brian Rekus serves as the Associate Director of Technology Infrastructure at Apollo Global Management, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the technology infrastructure strategies and implementations that support the organization's operational needs. His expertise in cloud enabling technologies and infrastructure management contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of Apollo's technology initiatives.
Previous Experience at Calamos Investments
Brian Rekus has extensive experience at Calamos Investments, where he held multiple roles over a span of 11 years. He started as a Network Administrator from 2004 to 2006, then progressed to Senior Network Administrator from 2010 to 2013. Following that, he served as Lead Systems Engineer from 2013 to 2021, and later as Senior Cloud Engineer from 2021 to 2023. His roles involved managing network systems and architecting cloud-based solutions, showcasing his growth in technology infrastructure.
Early Career at Millward Brown
Brian Rekus began his career at Millward Brown, where he worked in various capacities from 2002 to 2007. He started as a PC Support Specialist, then advanced to Network Administrator, and later became a Sr. Systems Administrator. His early experiences laid the foundation for his skills in systems administration and network management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Brian Rekus possesses a diverse skill set in technology infrastructure, specializing in cloud enabling technologies such as Azure and AWS. He is knowledgeable in Active Directory, Veeam, VMWare vSphere, and HPE Storage. His expertise extends to architecting and deploying cloud-based infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IAC) practices. He is proficient in PowerShell, DevOps, Azure Bicep, and Machine Learning, among other technologies.
Educational Background
Brian Rekus completed his education at Benjamin Franklin High School, where he earned his High School Diploma. This foundational education has supported his career development in technology and infrastructure management.