DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ➞ I am an accomplished IT leader with 20+ years of proven success in managing all aspects of IT operations. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to align technology with short- and long-term business needs, driving cost savings, profitability, and growth.As a senior IT manager, I have led cross-functional teams through complex projects, including system and network upgrades, new technology integrations, infrastructure moves, and maintenance.My most recent success can be seen in my position as the Director of IT for Senior Services of Snohomish County, were I regularly collaborated with c-level leadership on strategic planning and execution.***************************************SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS✔ Leveraged ZENworks technologies to generate a 45% YOY cost savings on desktop operating system maintenance.✔ Improved security by designing and implementing a new badge system that enabled increased access control and SSO functions.✔ Played a key role in the physical move of all IT equipment from a single location to three separate locations and then back again.***************************************KEY AREAS OF FOCUS☑ IT Leadership☑ Enterprise Project Leadership☑ IT Strategy Planning & Execution☑ Network Engineering & Support☑ Continuous Process Improvement☑ Business Continuity Planning☑ P&L, Budgeting & Forecasting☑ Policy Development & Rollout☑ Executive-Level KPI Reporting☑ Contractor & Vendor Relationship Management***************************************I’m always open to expanding my network and connecting with other top professionals. Please add me as a connection and contact me at:  LesLoja@gmail.com