As part of my duties, I oversee the IT infrastructure and security for 23 Virginia community colleges, supporting over 400K students. Leading a dedicated team of 41 IT staff and seven campus CIOs, I ensure smooth service delivery in instructional support, telecommunications, and database management. I chair key strategic committees and actively contribute to councils focused on academic services and distance learning. My role involves managing the lifecycle and configuration of enterprise services, communicating long-term technology strategies, and evaluating new technologies to enhance efficiency. I collaborate with the Governor’s Office on cybersecurity initiatives, perform thorough audits to implement improvements, and administer extensive network, desktop, and telecommunications services to maintain stability and quality.• Partnered directly with the Virginia Secretaries of Education and Technology to develop and expand dual enrollment and cybersecurity training opportunities.• Represent VCCS in various capacities, including the National Economic Council's Cyber Security Workforce of Tomorrow program and the Virginia Space Grant Consortium.• Led the Governor’s Cybersecurity Roundtable and State Commission in 2017, fostering strategic industry-education partnerships.• Established stringent vulnerability and risk mitigation protocols, rapidly addressing IT threats and enhancing system security across all colleges.• Automated and achieved full CIS/STIG compliance, ensuring robust security standards throughout the Virginia Community College System.• Implemented a cost-effective Identity and Access Management solution, saving the Virginia Community Colleges $3.2M.• Managed migration to Microsoft Teams Phones, with savings starting at $1.2M per year.• Implement and manage VCCS Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), IT as a Service (ITaaS) and Cloud initiatives.

During my tenure, I managed IT services for the Department of Defense, ensuring strong global security and operational integrity. I led data center operations and deployed critical enterprise systems for worldwide intelligence activities. My role included directing IT security audits and risk assessments to strengthen defense mechanisms and ensure compliance. I also provided network, desktop, and telecommunication support across secured networks, piloting IT security projects to meet specific agency needs. As the Contracting Officer’s Representative, I oversaw complex contracting and vendor relations.• Achieved Top Secret security clearance in recognition of reliability and expertise in national security.• Engineered a VMware-based virtual infrastructure, optimizing server and desktop management.• Constructed a disaster recovery site for classified data, significantly strengthening data security measures.• Revitalized the Business Management Systems, enhancing system performance and global accessibility.• Implemented the National Industrial Security Program’s Central Access Information Security System, securing critical assets.

I led a team of 120 IT professionals, ensuring robust support for systems, networks, and security across all college functions. As chair of the Executive Technology Steering Committee, I developed strategic technology policies and collaborated with regional institutions. Managing a $50 million IT budget, I optimized datacenter operations, enhanced faculty support, and integrated advanced technologies. I also maintained data integrity in Oracle and MS SQL environments, resolved complex tech issues, and improved Montgomery College Television (MCTV) to enrich the educational broadcast experience.• Implemented the college's first disaster recovery plan, securing critical data and systems continuity.• Developed smart classrooms, leveraging media and collaborative technologies to revolutionize the learning environment.• Streamlined software management across 8,000 workstations, dramatically reducing administrative overhead.• Recognized nationally for innovative virtual computing and desktop management solutions in top educational technology publications.• Represented the college at premier technology conferences like Educause and VMworld, highlighting institutional advancements.• Led substantial upgrades to network infrastructure, including a pioneering 40-gigabit network and comprehensive wireless enhancements.• Deployed Microsoft Active Directory and Identity Management, standardizing secure access across all IT services.