Kevin Carbray
About Kevin Carbray
Kevin Carbray is a Senior System Engineer specializing in SharePoint at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2011. He has implemented various solutions to enhance enterprise search, improve system monitoring, and manage records retention across multiple departments.
Work at Navistar
Kevin Carbray has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Senior System Engineer specializing in SharePoint since 2011. His role involves implementing and managing various SharePoint solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Notable projects include the implementation of the FAST Search Server for SharePoint 2010, which serves as the enterprise search solution. He has also designed and deployed the SharePoint 2013 architecture to meet future Microsoft Business Intelligence requirements. His contributions have significantly improved system performance and user experience across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Carbray earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in system engineering and user experience design. Over the years, he has developed skills in PowerShell scripting, SharePoint architecture, and enterprise search solutions, which he applies in his current role at Navistar.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Kevin Carbray held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as an Inside Sales representative at Mobius Management Systems from 1997 to 1999 and later served as a System Support Specialist at Research International from 2001 to 2004. He also worked as a Senior Product Analyst at Aeshen, LLC from 2004 to 2010. These roles provided him with a diverse skill set in sales, support, and product analysis.
Achievements
Kevin Carbray has implemented several key initiatives at Navistar that have improved operational efficiency. He created a SharePoint Proof-of-Life monitoring PowerShell script, enhancing the effectiveness of Load Balancers and reducing user downtime. Additionally, he implemented the Navistar Records Retention Schedule, utilizing Content Type Syndication and reusable Record Center templates for 104 Record Types across 274 Departments. His automation of routine tasks using PowerShell has significantly reduced processing time for new users and user exits.