Brendan Durante

About Me

Hello! I’m Brendan Durante, a motivated and detail-oriented IT professional with hands-on experience in technical troubleshooting, system installation, networking, and programming. I’m adept at configuring hardware and software, resolving technical issues, and ensuring seamless user experiences.

My strong interpersonal skills were developed through customer service roles and project-based collaborations. I adapt quickly to dynamic environments and consistently strive to deliver high-quality outcomes in every project I undertake.

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: Java, C, C++, SQL, HTML
• Active Directory: Created new users, reset passwords, unlocked user accounts, and created groups for secuirty and organization
• Microsoft Office 365: Administration via lab based scenarios, performing user management, security enforcement, device configuration, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Networking & Infrastructure: Static IP configuration, DNS, VPNs, subnetting, structured cabling fundamentals
• Systems Integration: Installation, configuration, and integration of operating systems, networking devices, and security hardware
• Web Development & API Development: Built and maintained secure multi-role Java web applications with Tomcat & JSP; integrated authentication/validation flows
• Software & Tools: PowerShell, Command Prompt, Bluebeam
• Systems Integration & Troubleshooting: Installed, configured, and maintained OS, networking devices, and security hardware; diagnosed and resolved connectivity and software performance issues
• Documentation: Created scopes of work, bill of materials, and technical diagrams
• Customer Engagement: Technical presentations, consultations, and user training
• Hosting with AWS: Created and hosted websites using Amazon S3, CloudFront, and Route 53 with a custom domain and HTTPS
• DNS Integration: Created and using DNS with AWS ACM validation CNAMEs to secure domain ownership and enable HTTPS encryption

Work Experience

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology — August 2022 - August 2025

Eastern Florida State College

Associate of Science — August 2020 - August 2022

Certifications

• Microsoft Office Certified

• TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro

Achievements

• Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America): Led a community service project demonstrating leadership, planning, and project execution.

Contact Me

I’m always open to new opportunities and connections. Feel free to reach out!

Email: brendandurante00@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Brendan Durante