Davis Dean

(803) 280-5616 | Charlotte Metro Area

DavisMDean@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/davis-dean

EDUCATION

Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Science in Business Management Information Systems (2015 – 2019)

  • GPA 3.6, Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Honors Program

  • LU Send Now Disaster Relief, Student Leadership, Student Technology Council

University of South Carolina Lancaster | Lancaster, SC

Associate in Science (2014)

HONORS and AWARDS

  • Zend PHP Fundamentals II and III certified

  • Achieved the rank of Eagle Scout

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr Digital Strategy Consultant (October 2025 – Present)

Aberdeen Advisors LLC | Remote

  • Drive end-to-end digital strategy and systems modernization that enhance operational efficiency and client experience.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.

  • Leverage a blend of technical leadership and project management expertise to translate complex system needs into actionable, measurable outcomes.

Network Engineer III (April 2022 – October 2025)

Network Engineer II (April 2020 – April 2022)

Liberty University | Remote

  • Promoted for leadership and project execution; led upgrades to core systems, services, and tools, resulting in a 42% reduction in task resolution time and 73% faster delivery speed.

  • Led end-to-end project and technical planning—gathering requirements, translating them into actionable tasks, and managing timelines through regular syncs with engineers, stakeholders, and leadership.

  • Serve as the main point of contact across departments—delivering technical reports, coordinating roadmaps, and facilitating cross-team demos, updates, and decision-making.

  • Owned and maintained the university’s call center task platform, enabling 200K+ monthly service interactions, driving system upgrades and cross-team integrations.

  • Built backend tools and automation workflows using PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and custom APIs to support enrollment and student services.

  • Maintained and deployed systems across Linux and Windows virtual environments via vCenter, supporting reliable uptime and scaling needs.

Retail Technology Consultant (November 2017 – April 2020)

AT&T | Lynchburg, VA  

  • Served as the regional FirstNet subject matter expert, delivering secure communication solutions to first responders and municipal clients across central Virginia.

  • Demonstrated strong technical communication and product expertise, contributing to customer satisfaction and consistently ranked among top-performing consultants.

SKILLS, ACTIVITIES and INTERESTS

  • Languages: PHP, JavaScript, SQL, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, Python, YAML

  • Frameworks & Tools: REST APIs, Composer, Git, GitLab, Postman, Jira, Confluence, VS Code

  • Systems: Windows/Linux servers, IIS, ESXi, vCenter, F5 load balancers, port configuration

  • Data & Monitoring: Azure Data Studio, SSMS, ServiceNow dashboards, Graylog

  • Home Lab: Self-managed virtualization environment with ESXi, Docker, and iSCSI NAS

  • Soft Skills: Project management, technical writing, systems thinking, cross-functional leadership

  • Interests: Music production, video editing, pickleball, disc golf, can solve a Rubik’s cube in 60 seconds