Leading the technology strategy and innovation for an accredited Health Professions University.

Instructs Information Management and Project Management course in the MBA program in the Woodbury School of Business, Utah Valley University.

Provided strategic direction and delivery of solutions in the areas of hosting, networking, desktop support, email support, database management and other infrastructure operations, while ensuring compliance with the overall Division of Technology Services vision and mission.

Strategically led UTA’s IT department that included 72+ professional technology team members. Supported 2,400 employees dispersed across 11 locations and in over 900 buses/trains across 7 counties in Utah. • Oversaw Network/Operations, Helpdesk, Application Development/Support, Data and Analytics, Cyber-Security, PMO, TQM, Data Center Infrastructure, and Radio Communications Departments.• Researched, drafted, collaborated with business leaders. and published a 5-year technology strategy plan that incorporates system health and user assessments for 50+ applications, systems, and infrastructures. • Led the custom development of a cloud-based Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) system. Incorporated a custom Mobile Android Application for tablets on all buses and rail vehicles. Saved the company $25M by developing applications with in-house/off-shore resources instead of purchasing a vendor quoted system. • Championed digital transformation with ERP, Enterprise Content Mgt., DocuSign, workflows, Salesforce, etc. that was instrumental in the business not being impacted by the pandemic telecommuting (did not skip a beat). • Championed the custom development of a transit fares application that produced $800k+ in annual cost savings, and reduced customer service calls for inaccurate fares. Additionally, improved uptime through cloud-based infrastructure. • Transformed the IT PMO from Waterfall to Agile-Scrum project management methodology.• Oversees Cyber-Security team that included INFOSEC program assessment and development, 3rd party penetration testing, PCI audits, installation of a new systems including a SIEM, Palo Alto NGFW, OKTA MFA, Artificial Intelligence automated cyber defense system, Security Insurance policy, and Incident Response plans and runbooks/exercises.• PCI Compliance, Risk , Policy, Vendor/Contract management.

Responsible for Network of 15+ Medical/Dental/Mental Health Clinic locations throughout Kern and Fresno Counties. Responsible for all help desk services, servers, data storage, information security, network security, Office 365, and mobility services. Directed all IT operations to meet company requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions. Responsible for overseeing the company’s IT department operations and ensuring that it aligns with business objectives and strategic planning of the network, telecommunications, server infrastructure and computer services. Supervises IT staff and serves as a strong consultant to the various Corporate Departments.- Merged in 3 large Healthcare Practices to include network, systems, Office 365, etc.- Provided all data & voice communications and IT equipment for 2 new healthcare facilities and numerous remodels.- Migrated 500+ users to Office 365 email/Onedrive- Implemented Mobile Device Management for iPads (Maas360)- Implementing SharePoint On-line (thru Office 365)- Implemented Secure Email system with Outlook integration (Citrix Sharefile)- Upgraded Cisco Call Manager Phone System with Call Center, Jabber, and Mobile Device access- Implemented IT Equipment Asset Management for ~2500 pieces of equipment

Instruct information technology courses.

Senior organization IT Leader. Managed entire Information Technology Division for a Social Services, Adoptions, and Child Protective Services Department with over 2,000 employees, 25 main and remote facilities across 8,000 square miles in the county.Managed staff of 34 professionals to include Technology Supervisors, Network Systems Administrators, LAN Administrator, Systems/Internet/Mainframe Programmers, Database Administrators, PC Support Technicians, and multiple administrative assistants.Upper level project/program management of all large scale projects. Controls and monitors project budgets and schedules, to include time and dollar expenditures to ensure that projects meet the established goals and budgets. Manages Program Manager(s) in charge of planning, scope, development, design, construction, and implementation. Coordinates with outsourcing and state agencies for State Welfare systems use and connectivity. Projects:- Mobile devices (iPads and iPhones to 400+ Social Workers) with Maas360 MDM, NetMotion VPN, Secure Cloud storage, Office 365)- Information Security (Checkpoint IPS, Websense Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Websense Webfilter)- Microsoft SharePoint 2013 (on-prem)- ECM (EMC Application Extender/Kofax Capture)- Virtualized server farm (>150 servers), implemented Compellent SAN with replication- Converted State networked 500 PCs into Kern DHS network throughout 12 WAN locations.Managed equipment, services and supplies budget of over $5 million not including outsourcing contracts.

Senior organization IT Leader. Managed entire Information Technology for a Sheriff Department with over 1,200 employees, 3 main offices, 2 detentions facilities, and 27 remote facilities across 8,000 square miles.Managed staff of 13+ personnel to include Network Systems Administrator, Systems/Internet Programmers, Database Administrator, PC Support Technicians, and an administrative assistant.Upper level project/program management of all large scale projects to include Mobile Devices (iPads) to Detectives/Deputies, LiveScan (Biometrics) and MugShot system replacement, HRMS development, Active Directory roll-out, new server room, Jail Video Surveillance, Microwave T1 implementation, Finance system rewrite, and Incident Report system. Controlled and monitored project budgets and schedules, to include time and dollar expenditures to ensure that projects meet the established goals and budgets. Program Manager, in charge of planning, scope, development, design, construction, and direction of all major programs and projects.

Managed Project Initiation, Feasibility, Design, Development, Testing, and Implementation of Corporate Strategic IS projects. Responsibilities included developing the Project Plan (MS Project), budget; negotiate with vendors for resources, status reports, procure third party software site licenses, employee training and evaluations, and Scope Change Management. Managed the design, development and implementation of: RESIDUAL PAYMENT SYSTEM - Custom Service Provider Tracking system with Visual Basic GUI /DB2/MVS database, which accurately tracked the initial and residual payments due from Microsoft, and other providers totaling over $12 million annually. PEOPLESOFT HR Timesheets - Managed project to develop custom Time and Attendance module in PeopleTools that resides in the PeopleSoft Payroll database. This project eliminated the paper timesheets and improved payroll operations in getting paychecks issued quicker. PEOPLESOFT HR/PAYROLL - Managed PeopleSoft HR/Payroll/Benefits systems that processed >30,000 employees. Managed the upgrade of the PeopleSoft HR/Payroll/Benefits systems from v5.12 to v7.0.

Managed implementation and customization of NetExpert (Network Management Software) into telecommunications clients. This system included implementing network fault, usage, outage, and automated trouble ticket generation/interface to Remedy utilizing the NetExpert Object Oriented development tool under UNIX/Oracle on Sun Solaris and HP processors.

Led the analysis, design, development and implementation of the PeopleSoft ERP Financials Purchasing 5.0 Inventory, Order Management and Purchasing modules.Led the analysis, development of system interfaces applications, system testing, and implementation of a Logistical Planning application (Manugistics DP/DRP) integrated to collect product demand history from a Paging Customer/Inventory systems using C/SQL, UNIX Scripting, over UNIX/Informix.