- Leads and oversees all administrative functions to implement business strategies to support the research portfolio within the Center.- Develop, coordinate, and execute strategic, operating, talent, and funding plans across all areas of the Center. Guide Center management to ensure the approaches in the functional areas align with the broader organizational goals and plans- Lead or manage strategic projects and initiatives.- Consult and participate in FinOps for production software operated on a public cloud.- Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to administrative staff. Function as a resource for best practices and expertise.- Oversee and implement all recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and off-boarding of Center staff in partnership with Human Resources.- Lead and supervise a team of Technical Project Managers.- Develop, assess, improve, and implement policies and procedures for Center, including, but not limited to, capital asset management, financial operations, and entitlement reviews.- In interim capacity for 6 months in 2020, lead and implement research administrative activities for federal and non-federal grants, contracts, and institutional funding for a Center with ~$25M budget.- In interim capacity beginning in February 2023, lead a team of Security Analysts specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance efforts for two FISMA Moderate and two FedRAMP (Moderate & LI-SaaS) platforms.

Leadership-Advise Chief Research Informatics Officer & Administrative Director on key center-wide plans-Collaborate with product & development teams on strategic initiatives for data commons software-Lead mission-based departmental priorities to influence center-wide culture-Research & consult on federal regulations from information security to Cost Account Standards-Collaborate on & track development of & participation in international technology standards for genomicsProject Management-Develop project plans, follow-up on critical paths, & track project progress-Translate requirements into technical deliveries-Advise cross-functional project teams on requirements & agile processes-Advise, guide, & support technical project managers for projects with annual budgets totaling over $6.5M-Report on & manage risks, milestones, & deliverables to executive sponsorsBusiness Operations -Plan & prepare meetings for department, executive sponsors, & partners-Facilitate security & compliance initiatives across teams for customer, software, & department-Triage & respond to stakeholders on software & cloud services-Manage Systems Security Plans for cloud computing information systems-Develop Standard Operating Procedures relevant to projects & finances-Manage reimbursements & expenses for the Center-Manage recruitment communications, including evaluation of hiring processes for technical &scientific staffFinance-Create financial reports, budgets, & projections for departmental planning & sponsor reporting.-Manage the purchasing & audit compliance of large-scale computing equipment.-Manages multiple funding mechanisms from federal, non-profit, & University sources-Manage financial compliance with University policies & federal grants & contract-Negotiate & prepare contracts & agreements with domestic & international partners-Curate & evaluate technical, scientific, & managerial applications-Plan events, including meetings, interviews, & social gatherings

• Create financial reports, budgets, and projections for timely completion of projects and customer needs.• Manage financial compliance with University policies and federal grants and contracts.• Manage and track deliverables and progress of projects on federal grants and contracts.• Triage and respond to customers, clients, and other stakeholders using department’s cloud resources.• Collaborate with managers and directors for project staffing needs.• Coordinate effort, task management, and project tracking of subject matter experts (SMEs), including software engineers, bioinformaticians, and systems administrators.• Create financial reports, including budgets, projections, and monthly statements.• Manage employee output and stakeholder desires and requirements on projects on the Bionimbus Protected Data Cloud.• Manage multiple government contracts from National Cancer Institute, including deadlines and deliverables.• Manage the purchasing of office supplies and assist with purchasing large-scale computing equipment.• Manage, plan, and attend meetings with subject-matter experts, management, deans, and executives.• Write grant submission documents and submit invoices and reports for a federal government contract.• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements in compliance with US Government regulations.• Manage purchasing and inventory of office equipment and high-performance computing supplies.• Negotiate and prepare hotel and venue contracts, both domestically and internationally.• Evaluate technical, scientific, and managerial resumes during hiring process.• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, partner organizations, collaborators, and recruiters.• Train and consult on University financial policies for the Information Security Office.• Interview, check references, and oversee communications for technical and scientific staff. • Plan events, including meetings, interviews, and social gatherings.

• Create and prepare financial records and reports.• Manage multiple complex, technical projects.• Oversee purchasing of office supplies and assist with purchasing large-scale computing equipment.• Collaborate on grant and US Government contract reporting.• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements in compliance with US Government regulations.• Manage reimbursements and employee, student, and guest expenses for the Center.• Negotiate and prepare contracts, both domestically and internationally.• Evaluate technical, scientific, and managerial applications for over 20 positions and over 300 applicants.• Interview, check references, and oversee communications for technical and scientific staff. • Manage purchases and limits on two corporate credit cards with a combined $40k line of credit.• Plan events, including meetings, interviews, and social gatherings.

• Serve as administrator for first-year students, including safety, security, and supervision of up to 400 students.• Advise students on academic course choices and success inside and outside of the classroom.• Serve as member of behavioral intervention team for students of concern for a student body of over 17,000.• Recruit, market, hire, supervise and evaluate staff members for supervisory area and for department.• Serve in an emergency on-call rotation with other coordinators for a campus of approximately 2,200 students.• Advise and support UAB’s Residence Hall Association, a student organization.• Adjudicate and assist adjudication of student conduct cases.• Prepare and give presentations on- and off-campus.• Monitor and follow up on student cases with case managers, counselors, and other student services personnel.• Maintain records and disseminate to student services personnel when appropriate and in FERPA compliance.• Coach students on career preparation, including application documents and interview techniques. • Assess departmental and building processes, including using Survey Monkey.• Manage social media presence for department.• Collaborate with on- and off-campus partners to enhance service to customers.• Market residential space and programs through e-mail, phone calls, social media, tours, and presentations.

Classes Taught:Fall 2012: Basic/Remedial EnglishSpring 2013: Composition II (Unit on Poetry, Drama, and Essay Writing)• Teach basic grammar and writing skills in Basic/Remedial English; goal to write one essay.• Teach poetry, drama, and essay writing in Composition II; goal to write six essays, one being a research project.• Assess student performance and report achievements and issues to administration as needed.• Develop helping with relationships with students of various ages and backgrounds, including ESL students.• Communicate with students and use Blackboard as a teaching tool.• Encourage combining assignments with community service.• Evaluate students and student achievement in compliance with college policies and procedures.• Develop syllabi within college framework.