Bradley Hayes

About Bradley Hayes

Professional JourneyWith over two decades of expertise at the intersection of technology, sales, and mission-critical infrastructure, I have built a career transforming complex storage challenges into high-performance solutions. From leading storage engineering at SunTrust Bank to empowering supercomputing breakthroughs at IBM, my path reflects a passion for innovation, client success, and operational excellence. My 18 years of leadership in the United States Air Force Reserve and ongoing volunteer service with the Civil Air Patrol further demonstrate my commitment to discipline, teamwork, and mission-driven leadership. Signature AchievementsDelivered 300% quota attainment and earned IBM’s prestigious Golden Circle by deploying multi-cloud SAN and enterprise storage for global clients.Engineered scalable Spectrum Scale & ESS solutions powering Top 10 supercomputers, enabling unmatched throughput for HPC workloads.Designed hybrid storage architectures integrating AWS & Azure, achieving 98% quota attainment while modernizing legacy data centers.Led storage performance tuning for national research agencies, reducing IOPS latency by 43% and maximizing uptime in mission-critical systems. Core Competencies Expert in HPC storage solutions for high-throughput, scalable supercomputing and data-intensive workloads. Proficient in SAN/NAS architecture and virtualization for robust, mission-critical environments. Skilled in multi-cloud and hybrid storage integration with AWS, Azure, and on-premises systems. Experienced in storage optimization and capacity planning to prevent bottlenecks and ensure scalability. Knowledgeable in disaster recovery, data security, and compliance (SOX, HIPAA). Accomplished in sales enablement and account management to align solutions with business goals. Vision & GoalsMy mission is to bridge cutting-edge storage technology with business value, enabling clients to accelerate innovation, optimize performance, and achieve measurable ROI. I aim to continue driving supercomputing capabilities, championing HPC and AI-driven workloads across research, defense, and enterprise sectors. Passion & DedicationWhether architecting solutions for petabyte-scale data environments or guiding enterprise clients through complex migrations, I thrive at the point where technical mastery meets client trust. My career is fueled by a relentless curiosity for emerging technologies, a commitment to empowering others through mentorship, and the drive to deliver solutions that redefine performance benchmarks.

Experience

1. Technical Account Manager - Storage Fusion

   IBM

   Sep 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Supporting our customer\'s success with IBM Storage Fusion! Turning the tables from Reactive to Proactive!

Education

• Colorado Technical University

  BSIT, Information Technology/Software

  2010

• Community College of the Air Force

  Electronic Engineering

  1987 — 1993