Brian T. Gil

Summary

Served in the US Army performing in various logistics-management roles. Started Technology career in 2011 when trained by US Army in Network Administration.

Completed A.S. in General Studies at Erie Community College. Studied Accounting, Mathematics, and Social Science. Graduated from Canisius University with B.S. in Computer Science and minor in Management Information Systems (MIS).

Currently working as Cybersecurity Engineer at M&T Bank while serving in the US Army Reserves as a System Administrator.

20 years total military service. Love traveling the world. Love running, rucking, and hiking.

Work experience

• M&T Bank

  Cybersecurity Engineer, 2024-Present

  • Lead Cybersecurity Engineer: Leading CyberArk Cloud implementation.

  Software Engineer, 2020-2024

  • Lead ServiceNow Developer: Coached and mentored two developers on the ServiceNow Service Catalog, fostering skill development and promoting best practices within the team.
  • ServiceNow Development: Designed and implemented solutions for the ServiceNow Service Catalog, enhancing user experience and streamlining service requests.
  • .NET API Development: Developed back-end applications to enhance custom REST API implementation for managing Virtual PCs, improving system integration and functionality.
  • .NET GUI Development: Created user-friendly GUI application that facilitated easier interaction with underlying systems.
  • Developer Tool Transition: Led the transition of the team to software development and deployment tools such as Git, GitLab, and Artifactory, enhancing collaboration, version control, and deployment efficiency.

  Thin Client Specialist, 2019-2020

  • Thin Client Management: Managed HP ThinPro/Linux operating systems and HP Thin Client devices using HP Device Manager, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Automation and Scripting: Developed and implemented scripts in Python, Bash, and PowerShell to streamline Thin Client OS deployments, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
  • Vendor Collaboration: Worked closely with vendors to resolve issues and implement new features, ensuring continuous improvement and functionality of systems.
  • Virtual PC Administration: Managed VMware Virtual PCs through VMware vSphere and PowerCLI, optimizing resource allocation and system performance.
  • Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting: Diagnosed and resolved Citrix ICA connection issues within the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, improving user access and experience.

• U.S. Army Reserves

  IT Specialist, 2015-Present

  • Active Directory Management: Administered Active Directory Organizational Unit (OU) for brigade element by provisioning and managing user and computer accounts, ensuring streamlined access and security.
  • Information Assurance Compliance: Served as the brigade Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO), overseeing user compliance training for system access and maintaining adherence to security protocols.
  • System Administration: Managed both classified and unclassified systems by troubleshooting, resolving, and documenting network, workstation, and software issues, resulting in improved operational efficiency and user satisfaction.
  • Automation and Scripting: Collaborated with team members to develop PowerShell scripts for managing Windows deployments, facilitating lifecycle replacement of devices and enhancing deployment processes.
  • User Training: Conducted training sessions for brigade personnel on technology offerings, system migrations, and security threats, significantly enhancing organizational productivity and resilience.

• Canisius University, 2018-2019

  Admissions CRM Administrator

  • Reporting Development: Created and optimized reports to enhance management decision-making, providing valuable insights into key metrics.
  • User-Friendly SQL Queries: Developed SQL query snippets for non-technical users within a query-by-example platform, empowering staff to access data easily.
  • Automated Communication: Designed and implemented automated email messaging for prospective and accepted students throughout the admissions process, improving engagement and communication.
  • Requirement Gathering: Collaborated with business users to gather development requirements, ensuring solutions met organizational needs.
  • User Training: Trained non-technical users on query design and implementation, fostering greater independence and technical proficiency within the team.

Education

• Canisius University, Computer Science, 2018
• Erie Community College, General Studies, 2008

Skills

• Programming/Scripting Languages
  • Javascript, Python, Powershell, Bash, SQL
• Developer Tools
  • Git, GitLab, GitHub, Artifactory, Jira, Confluence
• Operating Systems
  • Windows, MacOS, Linux, Cisco IOS
• Information Technology
• Leadership

Awards, certifications, and achievements

• Army Commendation Medal (5th OLC), 3rd BDE/98th DIV, 2023
• CompTIA Security+ CE, 2019
• Canisius University Computer Science Department Excellence in Academics Award, 2018
• Canisius Earning Excellence Program (CEEP) Award, 2017
• Distinguished Leadership Award, US Army NCO Academy, 2014
• Humanitarian Service Medal, Hurricane Sandy Releif, 2012

Volunteer

• Canisius University Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation, 2018-2019
• US Army Tobyhanna Army Depot, 2018
• Catholic Charities Immigration and Refugee Assistance Program, 2015-2017