Brad Slaughter
About Brad Slaughter
Brad Slaughter is a Principal Systems Engineer with extensive experience in systems administration and engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix and has worked for various organizations, including DISA and ECS, focusing on hypervisor installation and Windows infrastructure support.
Work at ECS
Brad Slaughter has been employed at ECS as a Principal Systems Engineer since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting various systems and infrastructure solutions. His work involves creating and maintaining both bare-metal and virtual machines within a hybrid environment that includes on-premise and cloud platforms. He utilizes tools such as WDS, MDT, SCCM, Hyper-V, and vSphere to ensure optimal performance and availability of systems.
Previous Experience at DISA
Before joining ECS, Brad Slaughter worked at DISA as a Senior System Administrator from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure at DISA, he was involved in various system administration tasks and contributed to the management of IT infrastructure. His experience at DISA provided him with a strong foundation in systems engineering and administration.
Education and Expertise
Brad Slaughter studied at the University of Phoenix, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from 2004 to 2008. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his field. His expertise includes installing hypervisors such as vSphere and Hyper-V, as well as writing custom scripts to enhance system efficiency.
Background in Systems Administration
Brad Slaughter has a diverse background in systems administration, having worked at various organizations prior to his current role. He served as a Systems Administrator at Vehix.com from 2001 to 2003 and as a Senior Systems Analyst at Landamerica Financial Group from 2003 to 2008. His roles involved responsibilities such as system integration, deployment, and addressing interoperability issues.
Contributions to FBI Infrastructure
In his previous role at DISA, Brad Slaughter was responsible for engineering, design, integration, deployment, testing, certification, patching, and addressing interoperability issues for the FBI's base operating system. He also liaised with vendors and IT personnel to recommend solutions and resolve problems, showcasing his ability to work collaboratively in complex environments.