Brian Salazar

IT Professional | www.briansalazar.me


Technical Skills and Knowledge


Programming/Scripting Languages: PowerShell, Python, Bash, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL

Operating Systems: Windows Client, Windows Server, MacOS, Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS/RedHat

Technology Solutions: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365, Office 365, Box storage, Remote Desktop Services, Active Directory, AWS, Power Automate, UniFi, Okta

Technical Skills: Systems Administration, MDM & MAM, User Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Scripting and Automation

Soft Skills: Bilingual, Customer Experience, People Skills, Documentation, Leadership, Mentorship, Time Management

Professional Experience


August 2025 – March 2026
IT Systems Engineer
OX BioMed, Reno, NV

  • Implemented, administered, and optimized IT solutions including Microsoft 365 resources, SAML SSO integrations, UniFi network resources, and other systems.
  • Coordinated communication with vendors on implementing and troubleshooting solutions and worked alongside an MSP to purchase software licenses and implementation of systems.
  • Established policies and procedures to strengthen the technical posture of the organization. Policies included establishing onboarding/offboarding, incident response and cyber security best practices.

March 2023 – August 2025
IT Server Administrator
University of Nevada Reno, Reno, NV

  • Administered and maintained Remote Desktop Service resources, including managing user access to remote assets, employing monitoring tools, ensuring optimal uptime, conducting routine maintenance, and updating applications within the environment.
  • Managed cloud-based resources such as Box storage, SharePoint, and OneDrive by administering quotas and storage capacities, generating analytical reports and collaborating with users to develop tailored storage solutions.
  • Partnered with various departments and users to automate workflows using Power Automate, engaging in requirements analysis and cooperative solution design to meet organizational objectives

November 2021 – February 2013
IT Systems Specialist
Washoe County School District, Reno, NV

  • Led and supported the implementation of IT initiatives across the school district, including device refresh cycles and establishing new locations.
  • Executed various administrative responsibilities such as print server maintenance, DHP reservation management, Active Directory oversight, and comprehensive device and application administration within Microsoft Intune.
  • Assisted with escalated tickets and provided guidance to junior technicians and interns regarding departmental procedures and industry standards.

June 2018 – October 2021
1:1 IT Technician
Washoe County School District, Reno, NV

  • Led in the adoption of the district’s 1:1 learning program. This included providing support, maintaining documentation, working with stakeholders, and educating students and staff.
  • Provided technical support to students and staff for available technology solutions using help desk ticketing systems.
  • Deployed, maintained, and supported hardware such as PCs, Smartboards, and printers across district locations.

April 2018 – June 2018
IT Helpdesk Technician
Washoe County School District, Reno, NV

  • Provided excellent customer service and technical support to customers within the Washoe County School District via phone or email.
  • Assisted users resolve basic tech issues by walking them through steps or utilizing remote assistance and aided clients with password resets for both staff and students.
  • Created help desk tickets and assigning tickets to the appropriate channels if issues could not be resolved at the help desk.

Contact

Address: Reno, NV

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briansalazar5

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: Cloud Computing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Associates of Applied Science in Information Technology

Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV

Projects & Websites

www.briansalazar.me

www.briansalazar.net/projects

www.github.com/briansalazar-tech

Notable Certifications

  • MICROSOFT 365 CERTIFIED: ADMINISTRATOR EXPERT
  • MICROSOFT CERTIFIED: AZURE ADMINISTRATOR ASSOCIATE
  • MICROSOFT 365 CERTIFIED: ENDPOINT ADMINISTRATOR ASSOCIATE
  • COMPTIA CLOUD+
  • COMPTIA SECURITY+
  • COMPTIA NETWORK+
  • COMPTIA A+
  • COMPTIA PROJECT+
  • COMPTIA LINUX+

Resume updated on 03/08/2026

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