SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR & IT SPECIALIST

Bradley Kars.

Systems Administrator and IT Infrastructure Specialist with nearly a decade of experience across clinical, enterprise, and small-business environments. Currently lead repair technician at Kars Tech Solutions in Brainerd, MN.

About

Background

Hi, I’m Bradley — a Systems Administrator and IT Infrastructure Specialist focused on engineering robust, secure system frameworks and optimizing enterprise data environments. I’m completing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management with a focus on AWS Cloud Technologies, and I combine hands-on infrastructure work with compliance standards like NIST and HIPAA.

I’ve orchestrated cloud migrations, engineered fault-tolerant backup methodologies, and mitigated system vulnerabilities across diverse clinical and enterprise architectures. I’m currently the lead repair technician and a minority owner at Kars Tech Solutions, an IT company in Brainerd, MN founded by my wife.

Most skilled in: Systems Administration, Cybersecurity Operations, and Cloud Migrations (AWS)

A.S., Information Technology
B.S., Cybersecurity
M.S., Cybersecurity Mgmt.
Healthcare IT
Bradley Kars
Experience

Professional History

Kars Tech Solutions

Lead Repair Technician · Minority Owner
Aug 2026 — Present
Brainerd, MN

Lead the technical work at an independent IT support company, delivering custom desktop and server configurations, client hardware restoration, and comprehensive software troubleshooting. Advise business and residential accounts on infrastructure components, localized networking reliability, and hardware security baselines. Hands-on repair, network setup, and security hardening for home and business clients.

Aesto Health

Technical Support Specialist
Aug 2024 — Aug 2025
Cloud migration — healthcare data

Engineered and executed secure cloud migrations, orchestrating SQL Server database transfers from on-premise clinical architecture to AWS hosting frameworks. Enforced 100% data fidelity and zero-loss preservation across critical patient data pipelines using systematic validation checks. Maintained rigorous adherence to HIPAA regulations.

Artisight

Support Engineer
Jan 2024 — Jun 2024
Weekend infrastructure diagnostics

Maintained high-priority weekend infrastructure and application diagnostics for critical healthcare accounts. Diagnosed and mitigated complex client network configuration issues using log-based system analysis. Partnered with DevOps and engineering to escalate anomalies, engineer permanent remediations, and author SOP knowledge-base articles.

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. (CPSI)

IT Help Desk Support Specialist
Feb 2023 — Jun 2024
Healthcare IT & EHR systems

Administered corporate-grade Linux and Windows Server environments, performing clean installations, configurations, and rapid security alert responses in compliance with healthcare SLAs. Supported mission-critical healthcare applications including Evident EHR systems, Apache web services, and Terminal Server/VDI infrastructures. Managed the full technical ticket lifecycle and partnered with development teams on permanent system solutions.

CentralSquare Technologies

System Support Specialist
Mar 2022 — Feb 2023
Public-sector IT support

Resolved over 1,000 service tickets through the full lifecycle, providing high-tier support for Windows, Office 365, mobile endpoints, and cloud-based VMs. Deployed and configured client hardware/software, established desktop imaging procedures, secure antivirus deployment profiles, and user permission hierarchies within Active Directory. Monitored hardware infrastructure and availability metrics to mitigate downtime during high-priority alerts.

ESCO Services LLC

Estimating Engineer — IT Specialist
Jan 2012 — May 2015
Construction & IT

Managed complete internal IT infrastructure and provided direct technical desktop support. Optimized hardware devices, core computer systems, and custom software configurations to ensure corporate network reliability. Developed project estimates and managed concurrent deployment budgets under tight deadlines.

Education

Degrees

Purdue University Global

M.S. Cybersecurity Management — AWS Cloud Technologies
Dec 2024 — Jan 2027 (Expected)

Advanced training focused on standardizing cloud network compliance architectures, enterprise asset risk analysis, and strategic cyber policy management.

Purdue University Global

B.S. Cybersecurity — Game Development
Mar 2022 — Jun 2024
3.99 GPA — graduated with high distinction honors

Focused on system hardening mechanics, penetration testing, and rapid incident response patterns.

Purdue University Global

A.S. Information Technology
Oct 2020 — Jan 2022
4.00 GPA — Chancellor’s List

Established core competencies in managing complex infrastructure operations, user directory access frameworks, and localized networking routing.

Coding portfolio

Projects and coursework

Python, C#, HTML and CSS. Each card links to the repository on GitHub.

Certifications

Credentials

Academic records

Bachelors degreePurdue e-Diploma

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Technical Support FundamentalsThe Bits and Bytes of Computer NetworkingOperating Systems and YouSystem Administration and IT InfrastructureIT Security

freeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design

freeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design Certification

Digital badges

IT Fundamentals Micro-credentialCybersecurity Fundamentals Micro-credentialGoogle IT Support Badge
Contact

Get in touch

Available for contract work, consulting, and full-time opportunities. Usually responds the same day.

Email
Bradley.Kars@KarsTechSolutions.com
Phone
(218) 656-0574
Location
Brainerd, MN 56401