Anthony Brown
About Anthony Brown
Anthony Brown is a Cloud Systems Administrator with extensive experience in virtualization and infrastructure automation. He has worked for several organizations, including the United States Air Force and Kinaxis, and holds degrees in Information Systems Technology and Computer Science.
Current Role at Kinaxis
Anthony Brown has been employed at Kinaxis as a Cloud Systems Admin since 2021. In this role, he specializes in infrastructure automation and Linux system administration, particularly for the RapidResponse SaaS platform. He utilizes various technologies, including Microsoft Azure, Terraform, and Puppet, to enhance cloud infrastructure and streamline operations.
Previous Experience in IT and Engineering
Prior to his current position, Anthony Brown held several roles in the IT and engineering sectors. He worked as a Data Center Engineer at AHEAD for three months in 2019, a Virtualization Engineer at Epic for two years from 2019 to 2021, and an On-site Technician at Staples for six months in 2013. His experience also includes a role as a Network Systems Engineer at Valdez International Corporation for six months in 2018 to 2019.
Military Background and Technical Expertise
Anthony Brown served in the United States Air Force from 2014 to 2017, where he held multiple positions, including Storage and Virtualization Management Technician and Lead Technician for the Storage and Virtualization Center of Excellence. His military experience provided him with a solid foundation in virtualization and storage management, enhancing his technical expertise in the field.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Anthony Brown studied at the Community College of the Air Force, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Information Systems Technology from 2014 to 2016. He later attended Old Dominion University, achieving a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 2018 to 2021. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in IT and systems administration.
Technical Projects and Innovations
In his career, Anthony Brown has developed a C#-based application aimed at improving efficiency for customer service representatives. He has also implemented an open-source remote-desktop gateway solution as part of infrastructure projects. Additionally, he has experience in automating user account creation and permission assignment for ETL operations using COM-based DLLs via PowerShell.