Charles Culver
25+ years keeping complex systems stable.
From bare metal to cloud. No drama.
About
IT Manager and Infrastructure Leader with 25+ years of experience owning, designing, and operating production IT environments.
Proven track record managing enterprise infrastructure, networks, and technical teams while balancing reliability, security, and business needs. Hands-on leader trusted to make sound technical decisions and keep organizations running without disruption.
Currently directing IT operations across multiple organizations simultaneously, a responsibility that speaks to the trust placed in my judgment and execution.
Stability First
25 years of keeping systems running. No outage stories because there weren't any.
Full Stack Infrastructure
Servers, networks, security, backup. End-to-end ownership, not siloed tickets.
Leadership + Depth
The rare combination: can manage teams AND troubleshoot at 2am if needed.
Technical Expertise
Infrastructure & Systems
- Windows Server (2003 → 2025)
- Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP
- Hyper-V & Proxmox Virtualization
- Veeam & PBS Backup/DR
- Dell Servers, iDRAC, Hardware Lifecycle
Networking
- HP/Aruba, Cisco, Meraki, Ubiquiti
- VLANs, Switching, Enterprise Wireless
- 802.1x, RADIUS Authentication
- Firewalls & Network Security
- Fiber Optics (CFOT/CFOS Certified)
Cloud & Identity
- Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Intune (MDM)
- Google Workspace Administration
- Hybrid On-Prem/Cloud Environments
- Identity Migration & Modernization
Automation & Scripting
- PowerShell
- Python
- Bash
- SQL
- Git/GitHub
Experience
Technology Coordinator / IT Manager
Multi-Site Infrastructure Operations
Directed IT operations supporting 1,200+ devices and 1,000+ users across multiple sites
Designed and maintained secure Windows Server environments (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO)
Owned enterprise network architecture across HP/Aruba, Cisco, Meraki, and Ubiquiti platforms
Led server virtualization initiatives using Hyper-V and Proxmox
Implemented comprehensive backup/DR strategies with Veeam and Proxmox Backup Server
Led migration of two organizations from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID
Managed hybrid identity environments integrating Azure AD, Intune, and Google Workspace
Oversaw hardware lifecycle management and fiber infrastructure deployment
Supervised IT staff, coordinated vendors, and planned infrastructure upgrades
Provided executive guidance on technical risk assessment and infrastructure planning
Education
B.S. Computer Science (In Progress)
University of Phoenix
117/120 credits · GPA: 3.99
Certifications
CFOT – Certified Fiber Optic Technician
CFOS/T – Certified Fiber Optic Specialist (Testing)
Let's Talk
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