Tim Brandel

Tim Brandel is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in compliance, security, and systems administration. Currently serving in NERC-CIP Compliance at Orlando Utilities Commission since January 2024, Tim previously held the position of Information Technology Manager at Southeast Milk, Inc., where responsibilities included managing system administration, compliance, and security for various platforms such as Active Directory and O365. Tim also worked as a NERC-CIP Systems Admin-Security-Compliance Engineer at Lansing Board of Water & Light, where participation in incident management and cyber system recovery plans was critical. Earlier career highlights include being an IT Consultant at Paradigm Jet Management, overseeing IT operations and projects, and a long tenure at Magna Global IT, where leadership of IT teams and professional development were key responsibilities. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Graphics from Western Michigan University, with additional certifications and coursework in fields such as MCSE and CCNA.