Michael Baran

Michael Baran is a seasoned Linux System Engineer currently employed at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois since March 2021, where responsibilities include supporting and maintaining VMware and Linux systems. Prior to this role, Michael worked at Lumen Technologies from 2012 to 2021, serving as a Technical Service Engineer and Senior Systems Engineer, focusing on cloud services and system migrations. Michael's career includes positions as a Sr. Systems Administrator at Law Bulletin Media and a Systems Engineer at Sears Holdings Corporation, along with extensive experience as a UNIX Engineer and Project Manager at Lumen Technologies. Michael began a career in technology as a Point of Sale Manager at Apex Automotive, overseeing operations across multiple retail locations. Educational qualifications include a degree in Management Information Systems from DePaul University and an Associate's degree from Elgin Community College.