Joshua D.

Information Technology Leader

Nashville Metropolitan Area

About

With over 20 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity, I currently serve as the Senior Manager of IT Operations, leading enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, and operational strategy in highly regulated environments. My background spans infrastructure engineering, network security, systems architecture, virtualization, Microsoft cloud technologies, and IT operations management. Over the course of my career, I have led initiatives involving cloud modernization, hybrid infrastructure design, endpoint management, security hardening, compliance alignment, and enterprise platform migrations across complex environments. I am passionate about building scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions while developing high-performing teams and improving operational efficiency. My leadership approach focuses on balancing strategic planning with hands-on technical execution to support business growth, operational stability, and long-term modernization efforts. I continue to expand my expertise in cloud platforms, cybersecurity, automation, and operational leadership. I enjoy solving complex technical challenges, driving process improvement, and helping organizations adapt to evolving technology and security demands.

Experience

  • Valiant Integrated Services (2 yrs 2 mos)
    • Sr. Manager of IT Operations
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • Information Technology Infrastructure Manager
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Vivos Holdings (8 yrs 8 mos)
    • Sr. Security Engineer
      Jul 2022 - May 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Security Engineer
      Apr 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Network Engineer
      Oct 2015 - Apr 2020 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Network Engineer at Mike Collins & Associates (MCA)
    Jul 2012 - Sep 2015 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Designing IT solutions for every business need. Providing top notch services and support to SMBs and Enterprise networks.

  • Level 3 Client Services Engineer at Stringfellow Technology Group
    Oct 2010 - Jul 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • IT Manager at Brookside Properties, Inc.
    Dec 2009 - Oct 2010 · 11 mos