I’m an Information Technology Manager and Systems Engineer with a deep passion for designing, securing, and modernizing infrastructure.
For over 25 years, I’ve built my career at the intersection of networking, cybersecurity, and automation—helping organizations evolve their IT environments with efficiency, resilience, and purpose.
Much of my professional journey has been spent leading IT operations in the Direct Mail and Print Services industry, where I’ve overseen the development, maintenance, and modernization of complex corporate infrastructure across multiple sites.
Key Accomplishments
- Led a complete network build-out for a 250,000 sq. ft. production facility
- Designed and deployed new Active Directory domains and DNS infrastructure
- Built business-critical tooling and automations for Direct Mail Data Processing and USPS Reporting
- Rolled out enterprise-grade security stacks, including Fortinet & Cisco Meraki firewalls, SentinelOne EDR, NinjaOne RMM, AlienVault/LevelBlue SIEM/MDR, and NetBird Zero-Trust VPN
- Developed custom internal tools, such as a FortiGate Threat Feed API and a fully automated Production Data Collection & Bonus Tracking System, reducing clerical workload by over 90%
🏗️ Building My Home Lab
Outside the enterprise, I apply the same engineering principles to my home lab, which serves as a sandbox for real-world architectures—featuring VLAN segmentation, firewall integration, Zero-Trust networking, disaster recovery, and network automation.
My ongoing blog series, Building My Home Lab, chronicles the process of constructing a scalable, secure, and fully observable environment modeled after an enterprise datacenter.
💡 Beyond IT
Beyond networking and security, I’m also a software developer and automation enthusiast, fluent in Python, PowerShell, and .NET. I enjoy exploring how code can streamline infrastructure and security operations.
I’m equally passionate about blending technology with creativity—as DJ edb, I produce and mix deep, soulful, and tech house music, finding the same rhythm and structure that drives great engineering.
🎧 soundcloud.com/edward-bradley-1
🎓 Education & Focus
B.S. in Computer Science, Northern Illinois University
Ongoing professional development in:
- Networking & Systems
- Programming & Automation
- Data Security
- Leadership & Team Management