• Leading move to Microsoft E5 Plan in GCC High environment and the consolidation of security products into a seamless framework.• Repairing the neglected computer lifecycle process in a leased environment.• Streamlining software renewals and forecasting of purchasing needs for hardware and software.• Documenting and streamlining internal processes for technology providing services.• Leading efforts to reduce manual processes through the company through better digital workflow.• Leading systems and technical support efforts in completing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements for a NIST SP 800-171 government contractor.

Responsible for a team of 80 persons and over $17M in budgets across multiple campuses. • Developed and executed strategic technology plans aligned with organizational objectives and Executive Team’s goals.• Delivered presentations to the Board, the Executive Team, various departments, and the public.• Established new governance structures and websites to improve transparency and customer service.• Negotiated with vendors to improve service value, ROI, as well as renegotiated existing contracts and SOWs.• Centralized 80 IT personnel and $17M In technology funding sources to build an enterprise-wide technology lifecycle.• Created virtual learning environments that incorporated on-site classrooms and virtual desktop delivered software.• Led the successful transition to the Canvas Learning Management system for faculty and students.• Revived and completed a failing PeopleSoft ERP transition with process and user testing and change management.• Transitioned to a hybrid cloud utilizing Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services with automated business continuity.• Implemented continuous NIST audit cycle, penetration testing, user training, and SEIM/SOC solution.• Developed a data warehouse utilizing Oracle Analytics to enable data driven decisions for the organization.• Redesigned and led the build of a resilient network utilizing a dark fiber ring across two counties, sharing two separate Internet connections, eliminating the visibility and effect of outages.• Collaborated with faculty and staff to find agreeable solutions that met the college’s standards and objectives.• Led the development staff to centralize their code repositories, streamline API management and utilize AI and low code platforms for more efficient development.• Created training requirements and personally trained institutional employees in new technologies and in cyber security awareness. • Covered for vacant CISO Role, handling HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA and Operational audits and compliance.

• Optimized IT operational efficiency by centralizing $5 Million in hardware funding and standardizing technology purchases.• Developed and tested IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans, automated for efficiency.• Built integrated WebEx and Teams conferencing solution that incorporated the physical conference rooms for better collaboration.• Negotiated telecommunications infrastructure, providing better reliability, greater throughput, saving $500,000 annually.• Built in-house Student Call Center & IT Service Desk, saving $1M annually while providing better service.• Standardized IT Purchasing standards for faster support and cost savings.• Created construction requirements so that contractors would meet all our network, classroom, and office technology needs.• Managed CISO ASA and Fortinet firewalls and Secure Works SEIM on security appliances and servers.• Wrote security policies, set organizational cybersecurity training requirements, and managed HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA and operational audits.

• Managed network design and support.• Led to the adoption of virtual servers in a blade server environment.• Converted legacy PBX system to Cisco Voice over IP.• Built out digital signage and integrated it with the emergency alert system.

• Taught Cisco Networking Academy Courses• Wrote the curriculum for and taught Cisco Certification boot camps.• Developed and implemented courses for the college's Continuing Education program.• Developed and implemented courses for the college's Continuing Education program.

• Managed data center relocation.• Architected enterprise-wide wired and wireless networks.• Built out video streaming services for announcements and live events.

• Built various networks as lead network engineer.• Implemented VOIP at new sites.• Managed technical support.

• Managed network and technical support for the Downtown location.• Built campus wide network, connected to the Internet.