Brendan Silva
About Brendan Silva
Brendan Silva is a Site Reliability Engineer with over a decade of experience in technical support and IT management, currently working at RIOS Intelligent Machines. He previously held positions at Modular Mining and has a background in Game and Interactive Media Design, as well as Computer Programming.
Work at RIOS
Brendan Silva has been employed at RIOS Intelligent Machines as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2023. His role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of systems and services within the organization. RIOS Intelligent Machines focuses on developing advanced technologies for various applications, and Brendan's expertise contributes to the company's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Modular Mining
Brendan Silva worked at Modular Mining for a total of 10 years, holding two positions. He served as a Senior Product Support Engineer from 2010 to 2020, where he provided technical support for software and hardware products in the mining fleet management sector. He then transitioned to the role of Site Reliability Engineer from 2020 to 2023, where he continued to enhance system reliability and performance.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Silva has a diverse educational background. He studied Computer Programming at TAFE NSW from 2007 to 2010, obtaining foundational skills in programming. He also studied Game and Interactive Media Design at Art Intelligence from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he completed a course in Japanese at Macquarie University in 2014. His educational experiences complement his technical expertise in IT infrastructure management and service deployment.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Brendan Silva specializes in the autonomous deployment of services and infrastructure. He has over 10 years of experience in technical support within the mining fleet management and guidance space. His skills include managing office IT infrastructure, networking with Dell and Cisco systems, and implementing security measures. He has also led complex projects to completion, demonstrating his capability in IT management and asset management.
Networking and IT Management Experience
Brendan Silva possesses significant experience in IT management, particularly in networking and asset management. His background includes managing office IT infrastructure and implementing Cisco phone systems. He has worked with Dell and Cisco-based switching and routing technologies, ensuring efficient network operations and security implementation.