Brandon “Chico” Jones
About Brandon “Chico” Jones
Brandon 'Chico' Jones is a Windows System Administrator III at Nektar Therapeutics with nearly 20 years of experience in network design and support. He has previously held positions at South Carolina Bank and Trust, The Heart Center, and Three Rivers Behavioral Health, demonstrating strong technical analysis skills and a commitment to educating peers and clients.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Brandon Jones has been employed at Nektar Therapeutics as a Windows System Administrator III since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for building and maintaining the system management infrastructure for Windows servers. His work involves coordinating the installation of service packs and hotfixes to servers and desktops. Jones demonstrates foresight in balancing business requirements with customer requests and technical possibilities, ensuring that the systems operate efficiently and effectively.
Previous Experience in IT
Before joining Nektar Therapeutics, Brandon Jones held several positions in the IT sector. He worked at South Carolina Bank and Trust as a Client/Server Engineer from 1999 to 2004, where he gained valuable experience in network design and support. He then served as the Director of Information Technology at Three Rivers Behavioral Health, LLC from 2004 to 2015, focusing on systems management and documentation standards. Additionally, he worked as a Network Specialist at The Heart Center in Huntsville, AL, from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Jones studied at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology from 1994 to 1996. With nearly 20 years of experience in network design, installation, configuration, and support, he possesses a strong ability to resolve complex technical issues through analytical skills. His expertise extends to supporting and educating peers and clients in various IT environments.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role and previous positions, Brandon Jones has demonstrated a range of technical skills. He is involved in defining and creating documentation standards, processes, and procedures for troubleshooting and systems management. His responsibilities include coordinating the installation of service packs and hotfixes, as well as providing support for complex technical issues. His ability to balance business needs with technical requirements is a key aspect of his work.