Brian Schnautz

Brian Schnautz has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Brian began their career as a CAD Designer at Architekton in 1997. Brian then joined Barber & McMurry Architects in 1999, where they served as a CAD Systems Manager, Designer, and IT Systems Administrator. Brian continued with their responsibilities in IT infrastructure and industry standards when they joined Maffett-Loftis Engineering in 2003, working as a CAD Systems Manager, Designer, and IT Systems Administrator.

In 2012, Brian joined Walmart as an Advanced Systems Engineer (Security), where they focused on enterprise security solutions and administration. Brian worked on creating and implementing solutions for user identity management, user access control systems, authentication, encryption certificate management, and compliance standards. After leaving Walmart in 2014, Brian started working as an Independent Consultant at IT Systems Consulting. In this role, they provided IT systems management services, including cloud migration and general maintenance.

In 2017, Brian began a new chapter in their career at HFA (Harrison French and Associates) as a BIM/CAD Systems Manager. Brian'smain responsibilities were establishing and maintaining standards and design processes for Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. Brian also conducted training sessions and developed specialized tools to improve user productivity. Currently, Brian is working at Advance2000 as the Director of BIM Services, where they are responsible for overseeing architectural and engineering design applications and IT infrastructure to support cloud-based solutions.

Throughout their career, Brian has gained extensive experience in IT systems administration, CAD design, BIM services, and cloud technology. Brian has consistently demonstrated their expertise in managing IT infrastructure, developing standards and processes, conducting training, and implementing solutions to enhance productivity and meet industry requirements.

Brian Schnautz has a strong educational background in the field of Information Technology. In 2002, they pursued Training & Certifications in various domains including Microsoft, Cisco, LPIC, and Comptia. This experience provided him with a comprehensive understanding of Information Technology.

Prior to that, Brian attended Anthem College-Phoenix from 1995 to 1997, where they obtained an Associate's degree in Architectural Studies. This degree honed their skills in architectural design and analysis.

Additionally, Brian has obtained relevant certifications to further enhance their technical expertise. Brian is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and holds the Security Essentials (GSEC) certification from GIAC. These certifications illustrate their commitment to staying updated with the latest industry standards and their dedication to their profession in Information Technology.