Brian Albanese

DT Systems Analyst

OSHKOSH DEFENSE | Jan 2022 - Present

Directly support the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Postal Service Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) program by coordinating engineering software licensing and complex issue resolution.
Serve as the designated primary subject matter expert (SME) for 100+ engineering applications, managing licensing, renewals, and compliance for defense engineering teams.
Develop, deploy, and maintain PLM data connectors across Windchill, JDE, Teamwork Cloud, ANSA DM, and GitLab to support interoperability.
Use Open iT to monitor and analyze engineering software utilization across multiple license managers to reclaim underused licenses.

Applications Engineer

BOND, SCHOENECK & KING | May 2021 - Dec 2021

Conducted comprehensive assessments of application states, proactively identifying areas for improvement and providing strategic recommendations to optimize performance and user experience.
Developed detailed test plans for enterprise applications, overseeing execution and resolving critical issues during major system upgrades to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
Managed comprehensive licensing agreements and configuration documentation for all software applications and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Scheduled and executed regular software updates across all enterprise applications in alignment with vendor recommendations and organizational requirements to maintain system stability and reliability.
Collaborated closely with Security and Infrastructure teams to implement security patching, enhancing overall application security posture and compliance.
Acted as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the organization's commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications, providing expert guidance and knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders.
Delivered advanced Tier-2/3 technical support, coordinating with vendors to resolve high-priority issues quickly, minimizing downtime and maintaining critical business continuity.

Academic Technology Coordinator

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY | Apr 2018 - May 2021

Directed delivery of information technology services for the Whitman School community and more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Hired, trained, and directly managed 24 student employees operating the Student Technology Center and service desk.
Administered computing labs, virtual machine environments, and classroom teaching stations while providing direct support for students, faculty, and staff.

Mission-Critical Experience