Ayinde Z. Wayne
Technolgy
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced Technology Leader with broad experience in overseeing technological infrastructure, project management and strategic planning. Strengths in leadership, team building, and fostering innovation to drive business growth. Known for streamlining processes, ensuring system reliability and aligning technology services with district objectives. Successful track record in previous roles elevating operational efficiency through technology enhancements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Technology
School District of University City
07.2022 - Current
- Member of Superintendent's Cabinet of Leaders for District Initiatives
- District AI Coordinator
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate IT staff to foster professional growth and ensure high performance
- Oversee large-scale technology initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget
- Identify emerging technologies to enhance learning and operations, advocating for future ready solutions
- Collaborate with district leaders, educators, and school boards to align technology with organizational needs
- Monitor and assess the impact of technology programs, providing data-driven recommendations to the leadership team
IT Manager
School District of University City
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Develop and implement technology plans aligned with educational goals; lead IT teams to execute district wide initiatives
- Oversee infrastructure, including networks, devices, and software; ensure system security, data integrity, and regulatory compliance
- Manage large scale IT projects, from planning to execution, ensuring timely delivery within budget
- Administer IT budgets; negotiate contracts and procure hardware, software, and services; optimize spending for cost-effective solutions
- Provide technical support and training to staff, educators, and students to optimize technology use
- Manage IT infrastructure, classroom technologies, and system reliability to support student achievement and district operations
- Identify emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and operational efficiency
- Technology Internship Program Coordinator
Lead Information Technology Specialist/(Interim IT Director - 07/17-12/17)
Hazelwood School District
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Help develop, monitor, and update the school districts Information Technology Plan
- Assists with the disaster recovery plan, network security plan, data governance/management plan and enterprise network plan
- Assists with planning, coordination, and management of technology initiatives within HSD
- Maintain and monitor IT asset management and help desk, accurate department inventory, and evaluate the request made by the schools and departments
- Research industry trends for hardware, software, and network components and apply the most appropriate trends to the needs of the school district
- Supervise/Evaluate District IT Staff
- Developed/Streamlined IT Management System
- Pioneered/Supervised Student Technology Internship Program
- Co-development of Digital Citizenship Initiative
Information Technology Specialist
Hazelwood School District
09.2012 - 07.2014
- Provide onsite support for 7 sites; installations, repairs, upgrades, and other basic maintenance tasks on district desktop, laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, audio-visual systems, interactive smart boards and all peripheral devices
- Managing District inventory
- Setting up and installing new PC based equipment
- Workstation setup and configuration using Windows based applications
- Data migration, documentation
- Installing and configuring software
- Establish network connectivity and configure printers
- Refurbishing computer equipment
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Webster University
MOBachelor of Science - Information Systems
Harris Stowe State University
MOSkills
- User and Device Management in Active Directory
- Adobe Admin Console Administration
- Apple School Manager Expert
- Aruba Network Solutions
- DRC/WIDA/COS Management
- EPIC Systems Proficiency
- Fortinet Security Solutions
- GoGuardian Management
- Google Workspace Administration
- G Suite Educational Tools
- iOS Device Management Expertise
- Microsoft 365 Administration
- Student Data Systems Administration
- Partner relationship management
- Disaster recovery
- IT infrastructure
Systems Administration
- Active Directory User/Device Management
- Adobe Admin Console Management
- Apple School Manager Administrator
- Aruba Systems
- DRC/WIDA/COS Configuration and Updates
- EPIC Systems (VIEWpath Live & District View)
- Fortinet Systems
- Go Guardian Administrator
- Google Admin Administrator
- G Suite Enterprise for Education
- Jamf MDM Admin (iOS Platforms)
- Microsoft 365 Global Admin
- Tyler SISK12
Certification
- AI and Machine Learning; Building Data Solutions Certification, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- AI for Compliance Professionals Certificate, International Compliance Association (ICA)
- Database Technology Certificate, University of Missouri-St. Louis, MO
- Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles, Google Cloud
- Fundamentals of Responsible Generative AI, Microsoft
Summary of Strengths
- Ability to create and manage change
- Proficiency in directing and supervising people, projects, resources, budgets, vendors and other business partners
- Expertise in aligning and leveraging technology for the advantage of the organization
- Ability to hire, develop and retain high quality IT professionals.
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly organized, dependable, critical thinker
- Ability to multi-task and strong attention to detail
Activities
- Technology Mentor/Supervisor - NPower Program/Senior Coop Program (SDUC)
- Founder of Pipelines Youth Academy - Technology (Non-Profit)
- Creator of MARTI AI
- NSBE - National Society for Black Engineers
- Web3 Researcher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Technology
School District of University City
07.2022 - Current
IT Manager
School District of University City
01.2018 - 06.2022
Lead Information Technology Specialist/(Interim IT Director - 07/17-12/17)
Hazelwood School District
07.2014 - 12.2017
Information Technology Specialist
Hazelwood School District
09.2012 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Finance
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Harris Stowe State University
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