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About

Welcome.

 

I bring more than twenty years of professional experience in information technology, with a career rooted in both K-12 and higher education. After spending over fifteen years supporting large school systems, I transitioned into higher ed where I serve in senior leadership guiding the strategic direction of campus technology. This mix of environments has shaped how I lead, how I plan, and how I deliver results.

My work centers on building strong teams, improving processes, and guiding complex projects from concept to reality. I am committed to listening first so I understand the full scope of a problem before proposing a solution. This approach helps bridge the gap many people feel when facing modern technology, turning uncertainty and fear into clarity and confidence.

One of my passions is developing future IT leaders. I believe in teaching others how to think critically, communicate clearly, and design solutions that truly fit the people who will use them. My focus is always on long term sustainability rather than quick fixes. I advocate for solutions grounded in strategy, scalability, and real-world supportability, not the duct tape approach that creates more problems later.

My academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, a Master of Information Systems, and a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. Combined with decades of hands-on leadership, this foundation gives me a deep understanding of modern technology from both the operational and strategic

perspectives.

What sets me apart is simple. I bring enterprise level thinking with a community centered mindset. I know how to do more with less, how to deliver outcomes in environments that demand reliability, and how to help people feel secure and supported as they move forward with technology they can sustain and trust.

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