Jesse Brandt
About Jesse Brandt
Jesse Brandt is a Senior Operating System Engineer with extensive experience in managing Windows Servers and improving deployment processes. He has worked for Connectria, TSA, Reebok, and Bethesda Health Group, and holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University.
Current Role at Connectria
Jesse Brandt currently serves as a Senior Operating System Engineer at Connectria, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing upgrades that enhance the company's capabilities to support Windows Servers and Citrix devices. He has managed internal server imaging systems for Windows Servers, emphasizing security and efficiency. His work includes modernizing template deployment processes, which has significantly reduced server deployment times.
Previous Experience at Connectria
Prior to his current role, Jesse worked at Connectria as a Windows System Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he deployed and managed 6,000 Windows Servers hosted in VMWare, AWS, and Azure. He implemented wide-scale improvements to server deployments, which increased security and reduced deployment times by several hours. His experience at Connectria laid the foundation for his current responsibilities.
Professional Background
Jesse Brandt has a diverse professional background that includes roles at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a Security Transportation Security Officer from 2008 to 2014, and at Bethesda Health Group as a Helpdesk Analyst from 2014 to 2017 and as a Technical Field Representative from 2017 to 2018. He also worked at Reebok as a Stock Room Coordinator from 2005 to 2007. This varied experience has contributed to his expertise in system engineering and customer support.
Education and Expertise
Jesse Brandt holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University, which he completed from 2018 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Network Administration from the same institution, studying from 2015 to 2018. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in system engineering and cybersecurity.
Technical Contributions
Jesse has made significant technical contributions throughout his career. He developed secure server templates to reduce the attack surface and lower the risk of customer compromise. He has also managed a code repository on GitHub, where he is responsible for managing and tracking changes to team scripts and project codes. His work has involved collaborating with approximately 1,000 customers to resolve issues related to Windows Servers and Citrix implementations.