Darrien Grays
About Darrien Grays
Darrien Grays is an IT Virtualization Engineer III at Exeter Finance, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in system administration and virtualization, with a strong background in Powershell scripting, cloud-based identity management, and network infrastructure management.
Work at Exeter Finance
Darrien Grays has been employed at Exeter Finance as an IT Virtualization Engineer III since 2018. In this role, he focuses on virtualization technologies and IT infrastructure management. His responsibilities include optimizing VMware environments and ensuring efficient IT operations. Grays has contributed to various projects that enhance system performance and reliability, leveraging his extensive experience in virtualization.
Previous Experience at The University of Texas System
Before joining Exeter Finance, Darrien Grays worked as a Senior System Administrator at The University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. During his three years in this position, he managed IT systems and supported various technological initiatives within the organization. His work involved system maintenance and troubleshooting, contributing to the overall efficiency of the university's IT operations.
Education and Expertise
Darrien Grays studied at Abilene Christian University from 2005 to 2009, where he earned a degree in Information Technology and a minor in Mathematics. His education provided a foundation in IT principles and practices. Grays possesses advanced skills in Powershell scripting, particularly for VMware environments, and has expertise in managing Windows Server and desktop builds across multiple versions.
Background in IT Management
Grays has a diverse background in IT management, having held various positions prior to his current role. He served as an IT System Manager at the University of Texas at Arlington from 2014 to 2015 and worked as a Consultant at EST Group from 2010 to 2014. His experience includes managing network infrastructure, cloud-based identity management solutions, and mail client administration, which has equipped him with a broad skill set in IT operations.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Darrien Grays is proficient in several technical areas, including SQL databases, LDAP directory management, and NetIQ Identity Management Solutions. He has experience with Tidal Enterprise Orchestration for VMware, which aids in streamlining IT processes. Additionally, Grays is skilled in managing router setups and switch management, enhancing network performance and reliability.