Brian Parker

Brian Parker has extensive work experience in various technical and managerial roles. Brian is currently the Director of Core Services Operations & Engineering at Inclusa, where they oversee IT service operations for a statewide managed care service provider. Prior to that, they took a sabbatical in 2021. In 2020, they worked as a Manager - Network & Application Operations at TDS Telecommunications LLC. From 2018 to 2020, they were the Manager of IT Infrastructure at Quartz Health Solutions, where they led a team in supporting and stabilizing the organization's statewide infrastructure. Before that, Brian held multiple positions at INOC, LLC, including Director of Technical and Professional Services and Director of Optical Network Services. Brian played a key role in launching the optical networking services division and contributed to business development and strategy. From 2012 to 2014, Brian served as a Sr Manager - Engineering at Charter Communications, where they managed a large team of network engineers and implemented processes and standards. Brian also worked at INOC as an Engineering Manager and Network Engineer from 2000 to 2012, where they managed engineering teams, provided support services, and led various projects. Beginning their career at TDS Telecom in 1997, Brian worked in data center support, application support, and network specialist roles. Prior to that, they started their career at Nicolet Biomedical in 1991, where they worked as a SysCon Technician, provided technical support, and installed field systems.

Brian Parker's education history includes the following:

- From 2005 to 2009, they attended Mt Sierra College and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications Technology.

- In 1988 to 1989, they attended Full Sail University and earned a Certificate in Recording Arts.

- From 1985 to 1987, they attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and studied Computer Science.

In addition to their formal education, Brian Parker has obtained several certifications, including:

- LFCA: Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate from The Linux Foundation in January 2021.

- Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner from Prosci in June 2020.

- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development in September 2019.

- ITIL Foundation v3 from AXELOS Global Best Practice in January 2018.

- CE-A from Ciena in December 2011.

It is also mentioned that Brian Parker has a certification called CTP+ from CompTIA, but the specific details regarding its institution and date of attainment are not provided.