Resume

Milton Hinnant

Milton Hinnant II

📨 miltonhinnant@me.com
Milton Hinnant

Work Experience

Virtual Chief Information Officer

Perry proTECH
March 2024 - Present

Currently managing operations and leading strategic initiatives for more than 20 companies across a broad range of industries, including Banking, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), Military and Aerospace, Landscaping, Construction, Agriculture, Chiropractic, Chambers of Commerce, and Electrical services. Responsible for the oversight of assets exceeding $500,000 in value.

  • Align client business needs with IT strategies while ensuring compliance and audit readiness for banking regulations, SOC 2, CMMC, HIPAA, MSOC, and advanced cybersecurity standards
  • Manage vendor contracts and relationships to optimize performance across multiple sectors, ensuring operational efficiency
  • Deploy robust disaster recovery methodologies, including backup and recovery solutions, data replication, failover procedures, and recovery testing, to safeguard sensitive data and minimize downtime risks
  • Manage and budget IT investments to ensure optimal resource allocation and alignment with business objectives
  • Leverage expert-level knowledge of IT infrastructure components, trends, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness and cybersecurity posture
  • Collaborate closely with service providers, delegating operational activities as needed, to ensure seamless execution and compliance with industry standards
  • Direct and delegate tasks to engineering teams while providing guidance and escalation support to ensure swift resolution of technical issues and alignment with strategic objectives

IT Contractor

Self-employed
June 2018 - Present
  • Designed and deployed network infrastructure for churches and small businesses, including wireless configurations, firewall setups, and LAN/WAN optimization
  • Built and implemented secure, scalable cloud storage and backup solutions to support collaboration, data protection, and business continuity
  • Delivered device management strategies using platforms such as Microsoft Intune and JAMF to standardize deployment, enforce policies, and monitor assets
  • Consulted on cybersecurity improvements, advising on endpoint protection, MFA enforcement, compliance policies, and overall risk mitigation
  • Provided Tier II/III support and IT consulting, translating complex technical challenges into actionable guidance for stakeholders and aligning technology decisions with organizational goals

T1 and T2 End-User Support Engineer

Apple
July 2017 – January 2024
  • Provided expert technical support for a diverse array of Apple products, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, iPods, Apple TVs, iCloud, Apple IDs, and iTunes, via phone
  • Successfully resolved technical challenges and inquiries related to various Apple technologies, ensuring customer satisfaction and problem resolution
  • Demonstrated adaptability by staying up-to-date with the latest developments in Apple technology to provide up-to-the-minute assistance to customers
  • Excelled in a remote, self-motivated work setting, consistently achieving outstanding results by proactively managing tasks, deadlines, and objectives with minimal supervision, all while maintaining the top Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for my team
🏆 Three-time AppleCare Excellence Award Winner: 2019, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
Achieved recognition by consistently ranking in the top 3% of AppleCare employees in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for a quarter.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Indiana University - Bloomington

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python Java C R SQL JavaScript HTML Markdown LaTeX

Platforms & Operating Systems

macOS Windows 10/11 Linux (Ubuntu, Kali, Raspbian) Unix

Scripting & Automation

PowerShell Bash APIs Webhooks Zapier Power Automate

Infrastructure & Systems

Azure AWS Microsoft Intune Apple Business Manager Cisco Meraki Ubiquiti VoIP Zero Trust Microsoft Defender

Applications & Tools

Microsoft 365 Google Workspace SharePoint Salesforce GitHub

Security & Compliance

SIEM Vulnerability Assessment SOC 2 CMMC HIPAA Endpoint Management

Core Strengths

🎯 Strategic Planning

Aligning technology initiatives with business objectives

📋 Technical Documentation

Creating comprehensive system documentation and procedures

🔄 Disaster Recovery

Implementing robust backup and recovery methodologies

🤝 Vendor Management

Optimizing performance across multiple service providers

👥 Cross-Team Collaboration

Facilitating seamless communication between technical and business teams

💼 Customer-Centricity

Delivering people-first technology solutions

Recognition & Awards

🏆 AppleCare Excellence Award

Three-time Winner: 2019, Spring 2023, Fall 2023

Top 3% performance ranking among all AppleCare employees