Brandon’s career spans fifteen years of progressive leadership in virtualization and cloud infrastructure. Early on, he architected and deployed large-scale VMware vSphere environments for enterprise clients, ensuring high availability and streamlined operations. Transitioning to hybrid-cloud solutions, he designed, implemented, and managed Anthos deployments on Google Cloud Platform, integrating on-premise workloads and optimizing resource utilization. At Vinchin, Brandon drives the development and delivery of advanced backup, migration, and disaster recovery solutions for global customers. He leads cross-functional teams to automate backup workflows, enhance storage efficiency, and conduct performance benchmarking. His hands-on approach and strategic vision have successfully improved system resilience while reducing operational costs.
Outside of work, Brandon enjoys hiking scenic trails and capturing landscape photography, seeking out nature’s subtle beauty through his lens. He’s an avid pour-over coffee brewer, finding the perfect cup a daily ritual. To stay sharp, he regularly reads technical books and attends community meetups, both to expand his own knowledge and to mentor peers in the ever-evolving world of IT.
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