Brian Keating
About Brian Keating
Brian Keating serves as the Director of Infrastructure and Engineering at Oriental Trading Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, since 2022. He has extensive experience in IT management and infrastructure, having held various roles in organizations such as Omaha Public Power District and Great Plains Communications.
Work at Oriental Trading Company
Brian Keating currently serves as the Director of Infrastructure and Engineering at Oriental Trading Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's technology strategy and infrastructure development in Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to this role, he worked at Oriental Trading in various capacities, including Manager of Enterprise IT Services and IT Manager for Networking, Telecom & Data Centers. His extensive experience at the company spans several years and includes a focus on successful technology implementations.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining Oriental Trading Company, Brian Keating held several key positions in IT management. He worked as an IT Manager for Database Development at West Corporation for one month in 2017. Additionally, he spent a significant portion of his career at Omaha Public Power District, where he held roles such as Manager of IT Planning and Technology Solutions Resources, Supervisor of Enterprise Servers & Configuration Control, and Supervisor of IT Network Services. His diverse experience in these roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of IT operations.
Education and Certifications
Brian Keating holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems with an emphasis in Project Management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, which he completed between 1999 and 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management Information Systems from Morningside University from 1991 to 1996. In addition to his academic qualifications, he holds certifications in Project Management and ITIL, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Technical Skills and Areas of Expertise
Brian Keating possesses a strong background in various technical domains, including Application Development, Business Intelligence, Database and Infrastructure Management, and Data Center Operations. His experience encompasses successful technology implementations and operations, demonstrating his capability to manage complex IT environments. This diverse skill set has been developed through years of hands-on experience in multiple roles across different organizations.