Brian Garraty

Brian Garraty has a strong background in information technology and software engineering. Brian started their career in 1996 as a Software Engineer at Appropriate Technologies, Inc. and later worked as an Information Services Consultant at Metro Information Services. In 2000, they joined Business Engine as a Software Engineer. Brian then served as the Director of Business Intelligence Services and Senior Software Engineer at Appropriate Technologies, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. In 2004, they became a Database Administrator at Virginia Beach City Public Schools and held this role until 2013. Since then, they have worked at Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group, first as a Solutions Architect and then as the Information Services Manager. Currently, they hold the position of Information Technology Director at the same company. Additionally, from 2010 to 2012, they were a Leadership Team Member at the Hampton Roads SQL Server and SharePoint User Group.

Brian Garraty attended Virginia Wesleyan College from 1994 to 1997, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Information Services. Prior to that, from 1992 to 1996, they attended American University and studied Computer Information Services. Brian also holds a certification in MCITP: Database Administrator on SQL Server 2005, which they obtained from Microsoft in May 2008.