Datrell Brown

Dynamic IT Specialist with a strong track record supporting state government agencies and working with contractors, including significant contributions at Norfolk State University. Skilled in system administration, network infrastructure, and technical troubleshooting within complex environments. Proven success leading IT projects that strengthen network security, boost operational efficiency, and ensure compliance. Recognized for delivering outstanding customer service, technical support, and user training that enhances productivity and system adoption

• PC refresh for TQI Solutions along with patching new port for upcoming end users and multiple cable runs/created wall jack (TQI Solutions). College senior project.
• Built/programmed walking stick robot for the visually impaired.
• Experience in setting up workstation meetings for the Navy (Alion Science and Technology).
• Responsible for using patch panels to create a VPN environment for security purposes that required setting up over 300 PCs that required building (assisted with migration) and pulling over 2000 ft of fiber optic cable.
• Experience in creating networks.
• Responsible for assisting staff and college students, as well as the visually impaired.
• Experience in patching cables for new desk sites that needed port/activation.

• Experience in network management (solar winds/aruba) (improving connectivity)
• Communication, recommending protocols used to interconnect network devices on the internet.
• Experience in installing/configuring Operating systems that provide the resources for computers and the client system that accesses the server for requests through a network.
• Experience in management of local area networks.
• Monitoring Linux servers/active directory account management.

• Attended IT Industry Conference focused on emerging technologies, best practices in systems administration, and enterprise IT solutions (2024)
• Participated in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing Conference, gaining hands-on training in cloud infrastructure, threat mitigation strategies, and secure network design (2025)

• Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity (graduation December 2025), gaining hands-on experience in cloud computing, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and network defense strategies.
• Applied security tools such as Metasploit, Wireshark, and Splunk in simulated environments to analyze vulnerabilities and mitigate threats.
• Developed secure architecture models and conducted mock incident response exercises aligned with industry compliance standards.