Lead and work with the information technology staff in deploying, configuring and maintaining information storage and computing systems both on premise and in the cloud, so that the confidentiality, integrity and availability of that data and those data systems is maintained in accordance with the risk tolerance of the Christar US office.Determine what services, applications and hardware are in the information stack for the Christar US Office.Work with senior leadership to determine the risk tolerance of Christar U.S. so that information system policies and procedures can be appropriately adjusted to reflect that risk tolerance.Work with legal counsel to insure U.S. activities comply with the organizational requirements for quality management, and general duty of care, especially in relation to Texas and U.S. regulations that apply to 501(C)(3) corporations.Lead in the development, implementation and maintenance of all information management policies and procedures as they relate to the Christar US office.Collaborate with senior leadership to create, rescind or modify all operational policies.Develop and manage the controls that contribute to the safety and security of the staff, guests and assets of the Christar US office.Plan and administer the Technology and Infrastructure budget to carry out the operational objectives of Christar, ensuring that current and future objectives include a clear rationale for how each contributes to fulfilling the mission, vision and values of Christar.Facilitate the acquisition, monitoring and termination of contracts related to the Christar US office.

Installed and configured hardware, hardware components and software in a multi-platform environment which included Microsoft, Linux, and Macintosh systems.Maintained and secured all routers, firewalls, switches, access points, cabling, workstations, and servers.Managed Linux and Microsoft based e-mail, database, domain controllers, file sharing, web and/or other systems and services as necessary.Managed user access polices and permissions in both Linux and Microsoft environments.Managed the backup of data, including automatic backup routines, testing data integrity, and offsite storage of media. Conducted necessary technology research. Provided user training and support as necessary.

Built a network of 500+ prayer and financial ministry partners to provide support for both our prayer and financial needs.Collaborated with team members to implement a church planting program for the cities of Kudamatsu and Hofu.Developed new contacts through evangelistic conversational English classes as part of a comprehensive church planting program.Served as a member of the Japan field council.Lead the effort in upgrading and maintaining the field operations manual. Resolved computer problems for missionaries throughout Japan on both Wintel and Macintosh platforms allowing them to concentrate on the work of church planting rather than on their computers.Served the local church through preaching and teaching during home ministry; building vision for world missions.

Directed sales and service personnel to maximize customer satisfaction while maintaining adequate profit margins. Managed sales and service inventories to keep company costs down.Sold Wintel and Macintosh computers.Resolved technical problems for customers to build company's credibility as a full service dealer.