Bradley Kars

Systems Administrator & IT Specialist

About Me

Hi, I’m Bradley, a seasoned Systems Administrator and IT Infrastructure Specialist passionate about engineering robust, secure system frameworks and optimizing enterprise data environments. Currently completing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management with a specialized focus on AWS Cloud Technologies, I combine hands-on infrastructure maintenance with hard-edged compliance standards like NIST and HIPAA. Over nearly a decade in technical operations, I have orchestrated fluid migrations, engineered fault-tolerant backup methodologies, and systematically mitigated system vulnerabilities across diverse clinical and enterprise architectures.

I am most skilled in: Systems Administration, Cybersecurity Operations, and Cloud Migrations (AWS)

Experience

Aesto Health

Technical Support Specialist

August 2024 - August 2025

Aesto

Simplify the Exchange of 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 parameters across highly critical patient data pipelines utilizing systematic validation checks. Leveraged advanced knowledge of legacy healthcare database topologies to dramatically optimize client offboarding lifecycles and timelines while maintaining rigorous adherence to strict HIPAA regulations.

Artisight

Support Engineer

January 2024 - June 2024

Artisight

At Artisight, we’re passionate about improving the lives of clinicians and patients through technology.

Selected for a targeted technical support contract to maintain high-priority weekend infrastructure and application diagnostics for critical healthcare accounts. Diagnosed and systematically mitigated complex client network configuration issues using log-based system analysis techniques. Partnered closely with DevOps and engineering structures to escalate complex anomalies, engineering permanent remediations and authoring comprehensive SOP knowledge base articles to improve internal dispatch velocities.

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.

IT Help Desk Support Specialist

February 2023 - June 2024

CPSI

CPSI is committed to connecting communities, patients and providers to help you deliver the kind of care you want to deliver.

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 complete technical ticket lifecycle, resolving escalated queries and partnering cross-functionally with development teams to implement permanent system solutions.

CentralSquare Technologies

System Support Specialist

March 2022 - February 2023

CST

Creating the broadest, smartest and most agile software platform for building safer, smarter communities.

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, establishing desktop imaging procedures, secure antivirus deployment profiles, and user permission hierarchies within Active Directory. Monitored hardware infrastructure and system availability metrics to mitigate downtime during high-priority alerts.

Kars Customs

Owner/Lead Repair Tech

September 2016 - March 2022

Aiming to make your life easier by providing support and a knowledge base for your technological needs.

Founded and operated an independent IT support business delivering custom enterprise desktop and server configurations, client hardware restorations, and comprehensive software troubleshooting. Advised business and residential accounts on optimal infrastructure components for performance, localized networking reliability, and hardware security baseline implementations.

MarketSource Inc.

Store Team Lead

November 2019 - March 2020

MarketSource

Technologists committed to making Target America's easiest, safest, and most joyful place to shop and work.

Led a technology-focused sales and support team within a fast-paced retail environment, orchestrating training pathways for technical associates and managing vendor tracking metrics. Provided consultation, performance diagnostics, and network troubleshooting for client mobile hardware deployments.

ESCO Services LLC

Estimating Engineer - IT Specialist

January 2012 - May 2015

Leaders in quality construction and innovation.

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

Education

Purdue University Global

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management – AWS Cloud Technologies

December 2024 - January 2027 (Expected)

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

This advanced curriculum deepens my technical mastery of AWS Cloud Infrastructure security engineering and governance frameworks. The program focuses explicitly on aligning modern corporate asset spaces with NIST risk paradigms to handle emerging enterprise infrastructure threats.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Game Development

March 2022 - June 2024

Focused comprehensively on system hardening mechanics, penetration testing, and rapid incident response patterns. Maintained a 3.99 GPA, resulting in consistent placement on the academic honors registry and graduating with high distinction honors.

Associate of Science in Information Technology

October 2020 – January 2022

Maintained a perfect 4.00 cumulative GPA, earning a permanent place on the Chancellor’s List while establishing structural core competencies in managing complex infrastructure operations, user directory access frameworks, and localized networking routing.

Coding Portfolio

100 Days of Coding - Python

100 Days of Coding - Python Project

An ambitious personal project dedicating 100 days to mastering Python programming, resulting in a diverse portfolio of Python applications.

Successfully engineered a 100-day execution sprint focused on automated scripting, backend logic patterns, API integrations, web scraping pipelines, and advanced functional tasks using Python.

freeCodeCamp - Responsive Web Design

Responsive Web Design

An immersive certification program that deepened my knowledge of HTML and CSS, empowering me to create user-friendly webpages while adhering to industry standards.

Acquired structural experience building responsive, user-accessible UI templates conforming natively to legacy browser limitations and modern semantic HTML and CSS grids.

Purdue University Global - IT244 - Python Programming

Python Programming

A comprehensive course focused on Python programming, covering fundamental concepts and advanced topics to enhance my skills and proficiency in the language.

Completed complex real-world coursework spanning structural OOP variables, secure file management streams, custom modules, data structure arrays, and built-in automation routines utilizing Python.

Purdue University Global - IT232 - Software Design and Development Concepts

C# Programming

A transformative course that expanded my software design capabilities, empowering me to create robust applications while applying universal programming concepts.

Advanced my practical knowledge of software lifecycle models, multi-level debugging paths, object-oriented parameters, and clean application logic frameworks utilizing C#.

Purdue University Global - IT213 - Software Development Concepts

Software Development Concepts

An exciting journey into the world of coding, discovering fundamental software engineering principles applicable across multiple programming environments.

Gained fundamental software engineering paradigms by structuring, unit testing, and refining introductory client-side desktop utilities inside the C# ecosystem.

Purdue University Global - IT117 - Website Development

Website Development

An immersive entry into responsive internet technologies, exploring foundational styling architectures and standard internet communication protocols.

Explored internet technologies and acquired a strong foundation in website development using HTML, HTML5, and CSS to build structured, interactive, and cleanly accessible multi-page interface environments.

Certifications

Purdue University Global Academic Records
Google IT Support Professional Suite
Verified Digital Badges & Credentials

A Little More About Me

Alongside my core focus areas in Cyber Security Operations, System Administration, and Cloud Infrastructure (AWS), some of my other primary technical pursuits and enthusiast hobbies include:

  • Designing and provisioning enthusiast computational hardware and bare-metal rigs
  • Troubleshooting and optimizing localized Linux/Unix home lab virtualization nodes
  • Independent video game mechanics rendering and digital editing
  • Maintaining automated hardware metrics deployment trackers