Brent Hollers
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I am a results-driven technology leader with over 19 years of experience bridging the gap between complex infrastructure and organizational goals. Currently, I serve as a Director of IT, where I have led enterprise-level cloud migrations to Azure Active Directory and architected AWS containerized environments for specialized training. With a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and a Postgraduate Certificate in Cloud Architecture, I specialize in modernizing legacy systems, securing six-figure grant funding, and aligning technical roadmaps with executive strategy.
Certifications
Skills
- AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda)
- Azure Active Directory
- Network Security
- DNS/Route53
- Docker/Containers
- Linux Administration
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- Pandas/Scikit-Learn
- Machine Learning Modeling
- SQL
- Git/Version Control
- IT Strategy & Roadmap
- Budget Management
- Grant Writing ($100k+)
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Curriculum Design
Experience
Director of Information Technology & STEM
Strategic IT Leadership & Cloud Infrastructure Modernization for 500+ users.
- Directed enterprise cloud migration, moving on-prem legacy servers and domain services to Azure Active Directory.
- Designed and deployed containerized cloud environments on AWS for Cyber Range training and Java programming labs.
- Secured over $100k+ in grant funding and managed multi-year STEM program development, achieving accreditation in 2 years.
- Serve as primary liaison to the Board and executive leadership for IT strategy and risk management.
Adjunct Professor (Data Science & Cloud)
Subject Matter Expert designing graduate-level technical curriculum.
- Deliver instruction on PostgreSQL database management, Python integration, and AWS Cloud Architecture.
- Guide doctoral students in using data science methodologies and action research to solve organizational workforce challenges.
- Translate complex technical architectural concepts for professional adult learners.
Cybersecurity Program Director
Founded and scaled the county’s first Cybersecurity Career Academy.
- Achieved the highest CompTIA Security+ pass rate in Georgia through data-driven program design.
- Established strategic partnerships with national tech companies to align curriculum with workforce needs.
- Delivered hands-on instruction in Linux, Python, and Network Security.
Department Chair & Technology Leader
Technical Leadership & Curriculum Development.
- Created and implemented engineering and computer science pathways including AP CS, robotics, and web development.
- Managed departmental budgets, staff, and vendor relationships for program expansion.
- Developed business partnerships to facilitate student-driven technical projects.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Focus on AWS/Azure Infrastructure & DevOps
Eastern University
Capstone: AI/ML Modeling with GIS Data & Python
University of Georgia
Focus on Organizational Development & Research
University of West Georgia
University of North Georgia
Foundation for IT Budgeting & Resource Allocation