Accomplished IT Infrastructure and Operations Executive utilizing 20+ years of experience in IT leadership and project management spanning multiple verticals, including manufacturing and higher education, to solve difficult problems and keep the organization moving forward. As the Executive Director of Enterprise Infrastructure at WVU, I led a team of IT professionals in delivering reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure projects for the entire university. I have a strong background in computer science, with a B.S. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Some of the skills that I have developed and applied throughout my career include building and growing high-performance teams, infrastructure project management, as well as achieving business results while balanced with the proper risk planning. I my most recent role, I have taken on the challenge as the Executive Director of IT Research Services at West Virginia University (WVU) to build a program that provides a set of enterprise-wide IT services in support of the University's R1 research community. I am passionate about leveraging IT to enhance research capabilities, collaboration, and innovation at WVU, and I am committed to providing high-quality IT services and support to the research community. Regardless of the challenge, I value teamwork, diversity, and excellence, and I strive to foster a culture of trust, respect, and continuous learning among my colleagues and partners.