IT Experience

I build and operate IT infrastructure for startups and enterprises — from zero to SOC 2-ready. My background spans nuclear energy facilities, VC-backed startups, and fractional IT leadership for teams that need operational rigor without the full-time overhead.

4,000+

end users supported

99.5%

uptime maintained

4

enterprise clients

7

capabilities

Work History

Vallecitos Nuclear Center (NorthStar)

Nuclear IT & AI Consultant

May 2026 – Present

Nuclear Decommissioning · IT & AI Lead

Vallecitos Nuclear Center (NorthStar)

On-site IT and AI lead for a nuclear decommissioning facility, owning infrastructure support, tooling, and operational workflows across engineering and technical teams.

  • Built and deployed an AI tool that reduced daily project documentation time by 80%, streamlining a previously manual workflow for administrative staff
  • Developing a script-based search and access tool for the facility's procedure library, expanding usability from credentialed personnel only to the full team
  • Develop and enforce AI usage policy, defining standards for responsible use, access governance, and data handling in a compliance-sensitive environment
  • Train engineers and technicians on AI-integrated workflows, driving adoption of modern productivity practices across technical operations
AI ToolsAI PolicyNuclear FacilityProcedure ManagementIT Infrastructure

Gridmatic

IT Manager

Apr 2025 – Jan 2026

Energy Tech Startup · Full IT Build-Out

Gridmatic

Stood up the entire IT stack from zero at a machine learning energy startup. Primary in-house IT contact, coordinating IT and security initiatives with Latacora and IntrusionOps.

  • Led company-wide security rollouts including SentinelOne (EDR) and Sublime Security to strengthen endpoint and email security posture in preparation for SOC 2 compliance
  • Developed and owned the company’s AI usage policy from the ground up, establishing organizational standards for responsible use, data handling, security, and compliance
  • Owned identity and access management (IAM) using Okta, including user lifecycle management, access provisioning, and security controls
  • Led onboarding and off-boarding for employees and contractors, ensuring timely access provisioning, de-provisioning, and adherence to security best practices
  • Partnered with engineering and data science teams to support tooling, access provisioning, and operational workflows
  • Led vendor and contractor coordination as the primary point of contact for IT, security, and facilities-related initiatives
JamfOktaSentinelOneSublime SecurityAI Policy

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

Information Technology Project Manager

May 2023 – Apr 2025

Enterprise · IT Project Management

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

IT Project Manager across three major nuclear facility projects — a full decommissioning at Vallecitos Nuclear Center, a full training site at San Jose Training Center, and a new site commissioning in Milpitas.

  • Led the IT Decommissioning Project between Vallecitos Nuclear Center and NorthStar Group — transfer of computer assets, networks, cellphones, dosimetry equipment, licenses, switches, and file servers
  • Led all the IT Projects at the San Jose training site — led enterprise IT initiatives at the San Jose training site in support of global nuclear site operations
  • Led the IT Commissioning Project for the new Milpitas site, including setup of computer assets, networks, cellphones, printers, and other equipment
  • Built and maintained client relationships through regular stakeholder presentations; notable projects include the VR Room, Nuclear Test Loop, and Exacqvision Security System
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting across three sites with 99.5% uptime for over 4,000 end users
IT Project ManagementAsset InventoryVendor CoordinationRegulated Environments

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

Information Technology Consultant

Aug 2022 – May 2023

Enterprise · IT Support

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

IT Consultant providing technical support across two nuclear facility sites, with a focus on network infrastructure, security monitoring, and end-user enablement.

  • Provided extensive technical support and troubleshooting for computer systems, hardware accessories, applications, and networks within two sites, maintaining 99.5% uptime for over 1,200 end users
  • Utilized ServiceNow to efficiently manage and prioritize support requests, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with end users
  • Conducted user training sessions and developed comprehensive knowledge articles on computer systems, hardware, manufacturing tools, and software applications
  • Performed hands-on installation and maintenance of network infrastructure, including network line installations and switch configuration
  • Monitored network security, identifying and resolving potential breaches promptly and collaborating with teams to implement security measures
ServiceNowNetwork InfrastructureTechnical SupportEnd-User Training

State Farm

IT Field Engineer

Feb 2022 – May 2022

Insurance Enterprise · Field IT Engineering

State Farm

IT Field Engineer deployed across regional offices — hands-on hardware deployment, network infrastructure, and endpoint support across multiple locations.

  • Installed, diagnosed, repaired, maintained, and upgraded workstations to ensure optimal performance
  • Trained teams on best practices for supported applications
  • Installed printers, scanners, routers, and switches for new office buildouts
Field EngineeringNetwork InfrastructureHardware DeploymentEndpoint Support

Recommendations

“Silas has always been a pleasure to work with. His willingness to help, combined with his friendly and approachable manner, made him a reliable and trusted colleague. I am confident that any team would be fortunate to have him. I am certain that Silas will be a valuable addition to your IT organization and will bring the same level of excellence to his new role.”

“I appreciate Silas's dedication to the team. He was always willing to go above and beyond for others. He was a valued member, and we are grateful for all he put in to the success of the site.”

Capabilities

Endpoint Security & SOC 2 Readiness

EDR deployment (SentinelOne), email security (Sublime Security), and security posture hardening to prepare for SOC 2 audits. I've run these rollouts from the ground up at fast-moving startups.

Identity & Access Management

Okta implementation, user lifecycle management, access provisioning and de-provisioning, MFA enforcement, and security controls for employees and contractors.

Device Management (MDM)

Jamf deployment for MacOS fleets — zero-touch provisioning, configuration profiles, compliance enforcement, and lifecycle management from first-boot to offboarding.

Network Infrastructure

Network design, switch configuration, VLAN setup, cabling, and on-site hardware installation for new offices, expansions, and site buildouts.

IT Project Management

Site commissioning, decommissioning, and migrations — from full asset inventories to coordinating vendors and contractors. Experience from nuclear facilities to VC-backed startups.

AI Policy & Governance

Built an AI usage policy from scratch at Gridmatic covering acceptable use, data handling, security requirements, and compliance obligations. Available as a standalone engagement.

Ongoing Managed IT

Day-to-day IT operations, helpdesk, vendor management, and fractional IT leadership for teams that need reliable coverage without a full-time hire.

Engagements start with a discovery call. Get in touch and I'll reply within one business day.