As Board President of The Coding Initiative, I lead the organization in its mission to make technology education accessible to all. I oversee board meetings, help shape our long-term vision, and represent the organization to partners and the public. Key responsibilities include:• Collaborating with the board to set clear goals and policies that support our growth.• Supporting the execution of key initiatives like community workshops and coding competitions.• Working closely with the executive team to ensure alignment on our mission and objectives.• Building relationships with partners and stakeholders to create opportunities for future growth.• Act as a signatory for major organizational decisions and agreements.

Through my leadership, I aim to help The Coding Initiative continue expanding its reach, inspiring and empowering future generations of coders.

As the Director of Information Technology at The Coding Initiative, I handle the day-to-day management of our technical infrastructure to ensure our team stays productive and secure. Since takin on this role in February 2024, I’ve been responsible for setting up and managing platforms like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, Okta, and Jira—supporting our staff and students of 50+ users.I focus on user provisioning, secure Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to protect our data and ensure smooth operations. My role includes:• Administering Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 with dual delivery, supporting over 60 accounts for email, calendar, and collaboration.• Managing identity access for all users via Okta, automating user provisioning for new team members, and ensuring SSO is secure across over 10 integrated applications.• Configuring and maintaining Jira for project tracking and issue management, streamlining team workflows and helping teams resolve support tickets.• Implementing SSO and MFA, reducing security risks and protecting sensitive information.• Providing IT support and troubleshooting for our fully remote team, handling an average of 20 requests per week.• Continuously improving our IT operations, which has increased team productivity by 30% and reduced downtime by 15%.My focus is to ensure that every tool we use operates efficiently and securely, allowing our nonprofit to focus on its mission without interruptions or security concerns.

• Resolved over 65 technical issues in classroom settings, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted learning experiences for faculty and students•Managed and processed 25+ help desk tickets daily, streamlining technical support and maintaining high standards of service efficiency•Oversaw the checkout and return process for laptops, managing 10 devices per day to ensure availability for users with minimal downtime•Regularly reimaged and updated 10+ Windows laptops and Apple iPads, meticulously tracking device statuses in ServiceNow to maintain accurate inventory and operational reliability

• Shadowed senior technicians to learn troubleshooting techniques for classroom technology• Assisted with help desk tasks, gaining experience in managing basic tech issues via ServiceNow• Learned to reimage and update laptops and iPads while tracking inventory• Observed and supported the device checkout and return process for students and staff

Audio Visual Technician at Planet Ford Stadium. Responsible for managing the Visual Audio studio during football games. That entails setting up cameras, directing cameraman and imaging broadcasting software.

I streamlined admin tasks for efficiency, assisted in teaching material preparation, and coordinated parent communication to strengthen relationships and support at Thompson's ES Summer Bridge