Brett Morad
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About Me
My Story
Throughout my life, I’ve approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and a ceaseless desire to achieve success. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences, and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally. If you’re interested in learning more about me, feel free to reach out.
I was born in Nashua, NH, and moved to Naples, FL at a very young age. I was always into sports and anything involving the outdoors. My real love for computers developed around the age of 12 when my father and I built our first desktop tower together. My fascination grew, and from that moment forward, I knew that my calling would be in the technology sector.
In 2006, after graduating high school, I moved to Tallahassee to pursue a degree in Information Technology. Upon moving to Tallahassee at the age of 18, I attended school full-time and worked part-time with financial support from my parents. That role flipped in 2008 when my father was laid off due to the recession. I had to drastically reduce my class workload and increase my work hours. This taught me a valuable lesson in life: "If everything was easily handed to you, then what would determine success?" I persevered, completed my Associate's degree, and was accepted to Florida State University in the Fall of 2016. I completed my Bachelor’s in Information Technology in the winter of 2019 while starting my IT career with Centurion as a help desk technician.
Over the past six years, I have climbed the ranks at Centurion by continually pushing the envelope with self-study and outside projects. After just over a year with the company, I was promoted to Help Desk Team Lead, where I excelled in improving the day-to-day processes and workflows of the help desk. During my two and a half years leading the help desk, I worked closely with our corporate System Administration Team, taking on more technical responsibilities. This experience has served me well, leading to my current role as a Systems Administrator.
The train does not stop there.
My unquenched thirst for knowledge has led me to delve into Networking. I am excited to expand my career in this field, focusing on SD-WAN and automation solutions to drive innovation and efficiency.
I am always open to new opportunities and experiences. Looking forward to connecting!
Professional Portfolio
Projects completed in personal time - geared towards self-development
Currently under construction, projects will be added in the next few weeks
Florida State University Portfolio
Projects completed as a student at Florida State
No matter the role or project, I’m confident in the skill set I bring to the table. Take a look below to learn more about my specific abilities and the projects that I have procured.
Network Engineering Design
Developed a business proposal and network diagram of a multi-level building for a non-profit organization, implementing network and routing standards which was presented in a class setting to an audience of 40 colleagues.
FSU Tranz App
Created an application for Florida State University designed to alleviate parking issues among garages and lots by utilizing lidar, radar, sensors, and back-end databases into the creation of the interface application. The application was viewed by peers on the Florida State Campus and was voted upon for approval and recommendation of adoption.
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Network Administration Buildout
Produced a multi-level network diagram and business proposal for a profitable organization in which a budget, list of materials, network diagram, and network administration policies where procured and presented to a class of 30 colleagues
and instructors.
Web Proxy Content-Filtering Service
Worked with a team of five to configure a virtual server on the FSU network to implement a web proxy content-filtering service in which all incoming and outgoing traffic was filtered, cached, and forwarded using a program called Squid. This program increased throughput on the FSU network while also providing additional security when configured. This server was apart of a domain of seven other servers in which each server's incoming and outgoing content was filtered
through the configured server utilizing Squid.
MyPropertyRentals Database
Developed a relational database for a property rental company using MS SQL Server Software to create a transaction database that would produce detailed reports of the business and keep track of the properties, applicants, and occupants.
The project was completed on Florida State Campus.
"Do not go where the path may lead. Instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Knoxville, TN 37912
USA
850-408-0717