IT Professional · U.S. Army Veteran

Carlos Bailey

Enterprise IT & Federal Systems Specialist · DoD Cleared

10+
Years in Information Technology
96%
SLA compliance rate
30%
Onboarding time cut
8
Active certifications
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Profile

IT professional and U.S. Army veteran with a track record in enterprise DoD and federal environments. Skilled across system administration, technical support, and workflow automation on classified and unclassified networks. Known for bridging hands-on technical execution with clear cross-functional communication — and for building the documentation, processes, and escalation paths that actually get reused.

Experience

Senior IT Specialist Oct 2025 – Present
Apex Systems · Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA
  • Diagnose and resolve desktop and portable computer hardware and software failures across the facility.
  • Conduct IT audits in compliance with policies governing administration, utilization, and acquisition of desktop equipment.
  • Manage software and hardware upgrades across workstations, printers, and peripherals; maintain ongoing documentation of process improvements.
  • Advise users on hardware and software operation; utilize ticketing system for timely lifecycle management of all service requests.
IT Analyst Feb 2024 – Oct 2025
Bowhead · Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA
↓ 30% onboarding time 96% SLA compliance
  • Managed user accounts, permissions, and system configurations across classified and unclassified environments for 100+ personnel.
  • Standardized provisioning procedures, cutting onboarding time by 30% while maintaining full DoD cybersecurity compliance.
  • Drove a 96% SLA compliance rate through structured escalation processes and improved documentation for recurring issues.
  • Automated routine administrative tasks using PowerShell and batch scripting; coordinated with cybersecurity, sysadmin, and Help Desk teams for mission-critical operations.
Enterprise Service Desk Technician Apr 2023 – Feb 2024
PSI Pax · Patuxent River NAS, MD (Hybrid)
92% first-call resolution
  • Delivered Tier I/II support for Navy personnel, resolving 50+ service requests weekly across account access, connectivity, and hardware/software issues.
  • Maintained 92% first-call resolution rate through disciplined troubleshooting and user-focused communication.
  • Onboarded and mentored new technicians; contributed to process improvements aligned with enterprise SLAs and ITIL standards.
IT Support Technician Jan 2012 – Jul 2013
Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) · Arlington, VA
↓ 35% repeat calls 90%+ CSAT
  • Provided Tier I/II support for military personnel, veterans, and government employees across identity and access management systems.
  • Reduced repeat support calls by 35% with structured troubleshooting documentation and end-user self-service training.
  • Supported CAC authentication and DoD secure system performance while maintaining 90%+ customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Western Governors University · Salt Lake City, UT
  • Competency-based curriculum across network security, cloud computing, systems administration, and database management.
  • Applied Python and Linux shell scripting to automate administrative tasks.
  • Capstone: Planned and documented end-to-end AI chatbot deployment using the ADDIE model — projected 66% reduction in customer wait times and 16% increase in satisfaction scores.