Jeana Bedford
About Jeana Bedford
Jeana Bedford is a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator at CenterPoint Energy, with extensive experience in IT roles at companies such as Microsoft and ExxonMobil. She specializes in server administration and has a strong background in translating complex technical information for end users.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Jeana Bedford has been serving as a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator at CenterPoint Energy since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing cloud systems and ensuring their optimal performance. Her experience in cloud technologies and systems administration contributes to the efficiency and reliability of the company's IT infrastructure.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Jeana Bedford worked at Microsoft in various roles from 2016 to 2022. She served as a Microsoft Fast Track Manager/Engineer for seven months, followed by a position as a Microsoft Fast Track - Teams Subject Matter Expert from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she was an Azure Support Escalation Engineer from 2018 to 2019. Her tenure at Microsoft involved providing technical support and expertise in cloud solutions.
Background in IT and Cloud Engineering
Jeana Bedford has a diverse background in IT and cloud engineering. She worked as a Sr. Cloud Engineer at ExxonMobil for 11 months and as an IT Business Analyst II at Weatherford International for six months. Additionally, she served as a Consulting Engineer for the City of Wilmington, DE, from 2017 to 2020, and as a System Administrator for the City of Missouri City, Texas, from 2010 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Jeana Bedford holds a Master of Information Systems (MIS) degree in Information Security from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Concordia University Texas from 2003 to 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in server administration, including Project Server, SharePoint, Office 365, Azure IaaS/PaaS, and Exchange.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Jeana Bedford possesses strong analytical and critical thinking skills, which enable her to address complex technical issues effectively. She is known for her ability to translate intricate technical information into understandable terms for end users. Her commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in the IT field reflects her dedication to professional growth and excellence.