Brad Burkett
About Brad Burkett
Brad Burkett serves as the Systems Tech Lead at Zoot Enterprises, where he manages over 1000 Linux servers and oversees the deployment of Ansible and Infrastructure as Code methodologies. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Network and System Administration and Mechanical Engineering from Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
Work at Zoot Enterprises
Brad Burkett serves as the Systems Tech Lead at Zoot Enterprises, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages over 1000 Linux servers, F5 Load Balancers, and a UCS/VMWare environment. His responsibilities encompass a diverse range of tasks typical of a smaller SaaS company that operates its own data centers. He is actively involved in deploying Ansible and Infrastructure as Code methodologies, which enhance the efficiency and reliability of the company's IT infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Brad Burkett earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Network and System Administration/Administrator from Montana Tech of the University of Montana, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. Prior to this, he studied Mechanical Engineering at the same institution, obtaining another Bachelor of Science (BS) from 2008 to 2010. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both IT and engineering principles.
Background
Brad Burkett has a diverse IT background, having transitioned from the Network team to Systems Administration. He began his career at Zoot Enterprises as a Network Administrator from 2017 to 2021 before advancing to his current role as Systems Tech Lead. Earlier in his career, he gained experience as an Information Technology Intern at POWER Engineers in 2013, where he worked for two months in the Boise, Idaho Area.
Professional Experience
Brad Burkett has accumulated significant professional experience in the IT sector. His tenure at Zoot Enterprises includes four years as a Network Administrator followed by three years as a Systems Administrator and Systems Tech Lead. This progression reflects his growing expertise in managing complex IT environments and leading technical initiatives.