Mike Bolyard
@mikebolyard
I lead resilient enterprise infrastructure operations across VMware, Microsoft, storage, backup, and global sites.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've led enterprise infrastructure operations at S&B Engineers and Constructors, directing Broadcom VMware VCF and Microsoft environments across datacenters, global sites, and edge locations. I guide greenfield VMware redesigns, operational playbooks, automation, and vendor roadmaps to improve availability, compliance, and recovery posture.
Over more than 20 years, including 15 years at Loomis US, I've delivered datacenter migrations, VMware-based internal cloud, edge modernization, storage and backup platforms, and infrastructure automation. I build accountable, growth-focused teams through HOP and servant leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Senior Systems Administrator / Operations Manager
S&B Engineers and Constructors
Apr 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 3 months)
Led and mentored a team of administrators, fostering a Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and servant leadership culture. Directed daily operations of enterprise Broadcom VMware VCF and Microsoft environments across global sites, ensuring high availability, compliance, and business continuity.
Senior Systems Engineer
Loomis US
Dec 2009 - Feb 2025 (15 years 2 months)
Provided technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, improving team productivity and operational excellence. Directed cross-functional collaboration on major initiatives including datacenter migrations, high-availability platforms, and edge technology modernization.
Executive Consultant I / Application Engineer
Intergraph Corp.
Nov 2007 - Aug 2009 (1 year 9 months)
Pre/Post Sales Consultant/Engineer leveraging experience as a Systems Administrator/Engineer.
Soldier/Multichannel System Operator/Maintainer
Texas Army National Guard
Feb 1997 - Dec 2004 (7 years 10 months)
Served as a Soldier and Multichannel System Operator/Maintainer in the Texas Army National Guard.
Technical Support Specialist II/Gulf Coast Rollout Lead
Ernst & Young
Apr 2000 - Dec 2000 (8 months)
Led the deployment of Windows 2000 Professional in the Gulf Coast area offices, deploying over 1,000 laptops and desktops in 6 months.
Systems Administrator
MTI College of Business and Technology
Jan 1998 - Mar 2000 (2 years 2 months)
Managed the whole environment from desktops (students & faculty) along with servers and networking.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MTI College of Business and Technology
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Science
Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science from MTI College of Business and Technology in 2000.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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