Brad Vote
About Brad Vote
Brad Vote is a Middleware Systems Engineer with extensive experience in system administration and support roles across various companies. He has worked in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, and has a background in computer programming from Northwest Iowa Community College.
Work at Berkley Technology Services
Brad Vote has been employed at Berkley Technology Services as a Middleware Systems Engineer since 2015. In this role, he focuses on middleware technologies, ensuring efficient integration and communication between different software applications. His tenure at Berkley has lasted for over nine years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing system performance and reliability.
Previous Experience in System Administration
Brad Vote has extensive experience in system administration, having worked in various roles prior to his current position. He served as a System Administrator at Van Wall for four months in 2015 and as a Network Administrator at Iowa Home Care from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a System Support Specialist at Almaco Group from 2009 to 2011 and at Aviva from 2008 to 2009, where he provided technical support and managed system operations.
Education and Expertise
Brad Vote studied at Northwest Iowa Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree in Computer Programming from 2004 to 2006. This educational background has equipped him with foundational knowledge in programming and systems management, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Contributions to System Security and Upgrades
Throughout his career, Brad Vote has collaborated with InfoSec to enhance the security of financial applications. He has played a key role in managing multi-site SWIFT upgrades, which included the incorporation of new Hardware Security Module (HSM) devices and multiple Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Additionally, he ensured minimal downtime during RSA Archer upgrades and implemented disaster recovery solutions for all production systems.
Early Career and Technical Roles
Brad Vote began his career as a Computer Technician and Store Manager at Compusense Inc. from 2006 to 2008. He then transitioned to a System Support Specialist role at Aviva in 2008. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions in system administration and support, contributing to his technical expertise in the field.