C Brooks
@cbrooks
Seasoned IT professional with extensive SharePoint and engineering experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned IT professional with over 35 years of experience in various roles, including Engineering Manager and SharePoint Administrator. My journey has equipped me with a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, allowing me to manage complex systems and projects effectively. I have a proven track record in developing and managing SharePoint deployments, migrating systems, and enhancing operational efficiencies for organizations ranging from government entities to large-scale educational facilities.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams in the electronics manufacturing sector, focusing on projects that involve intricate systems such as telecommunication deployments and automation programming. My technical proficiency spans across multiple platforms and programming languages, enabling me to customize solutions that meet specific business needs. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and improve processes, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to team success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Network Engineer
UST-Global
Jul 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Migrated six SharePoint farms from 2010 to 2016 using Sharegate for Moog Components Group. Deployed and configured SharePoint 2016 farms across multiple sites, managing structure and content copying, troubleshooting, and user acceptance testing.
SharePoint Project Server Admin
BAE Systems
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Designed, deployed, and managed a SharePoint 2016 / Project Web Server farm for BAE OSI systems. Developed database mining for plant modernization, correlating Power BI dashboards, SSRS reports, and SharePoint Project Server.
SR Software Analyst / SharePoint Network Administrator
Lockheed Martin Inc
Mar 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Managed SharePoint Farms (PROD, TEST, DEV) for federal contract support services, preparing for migration from SharePoint 2010 to 2013. Documented existing farm settings, generated PowerShell scripts, and maintained security patches while troubleshooting user issues.
Sharepoint Network Administrator
EasyDynamics Inc. / JPI
Nov 2013 - Mar 2018 (4 years 4 months)
Remotely managed a federal SharePoint Development Network in the Amazon cloud environment, overseeing installation and infrastructure. Developed PowerShell scripts to automate installation and configuration tasks, and managed security, reliability, and performance monitoring.
Plant Manager
Stamptech Inc.
Jan 2013 - Jul 2013 (6 months)
Managed daily operations for a $12 million metal fabrication business, overseeing P&L, hiring, and production supervision for 79 employees across 7 departments. Developed and implemented automated daily production and shipping schedules, significantly increasing monthly margin and on-time delivery.
Engineering Manager
Waytec Electronics Corp.
Apr 2001 - Nov 2004 (3 years 7 months)
Managed Engineering, Imaging, electronic testing, and supply chain, overseeing CAD/CAM/CNC programming and database tool development. Improved engineering throughput from 7 to 28 jobs per week without additional resources and passed an ISO 9000 audit with zero non-conformances.
IT Manager DBA
Black Box Network Services
Jul 2008 - Jan 2013 (4 years 6 months)
Administered databases, managed network security, and provided IT hardware/software support for military and commercial telecom operations. Developed and administered SharePoint for customer and company intranets, including ERP management system integration and custom CAD task solutions.
ME / Automation Engineer / Database Administrator
FGWA / Ambec Conveyor
Jun 2005 - Nov 2007 (2 years 5 months)
Performed database administration, IT support, network maintenance, and automation engineering, including cost analysis and product management. Designed and implemented a cost analysis and product pricing application, and co-created an engineering automation package using Visual Basic.
Automation Engineer / Robotics Programmer
A IT
Nov 2004 - Jan 2005 (2 months)
Designed and fabricated automated work cells for automotive, military, and building products. Programmed Allen Bradley PLCs using RS-Logix and developed control logic for robotic automation cells, including HMI interfaces and Ethernet setups.
Engineering Manager / Network Administrator
Republic Technology Inc.
Apr 1997 - Apr 2001 (4 years)
Managed Engineering and CNC drill/rout departments, overseeing database administration, inventory control, and job production scheduling. Designed and implemented real-time job tracking and production control metrics, increasing productivity from 4 to 11 batch jobs per day.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Liberty University
MBA, Corporate Leadership
Grade: 3.86 GPA
Achieved a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Corporate Leadership, demonstrating strong academic performance with a 3.86 GPA. This program enhanced skills in strategic management and organizational leadership.
Liberty University
BSBA, Finance
Grade: 3.6 GPA, CUM LAUDE
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, graduating Cum Laude with a 3.6 GPA. Coursework emphasized administration and management principles, providing a solid foundation in business operations.
Faulkner University
ASBA, Computers
Grade: 3.52 GPA
Earned an Associate of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Computers, completing 69 credit hours with a 3.52 GPA. This program provided foundational knowledge in computer systems and business applications.
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Software and tools used professionally
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