Ian Hett
Cheney,KS
Summary
Currently the Executive Director of Technology at El Dorado USD 490. Former Network Engineer at Maize USD266. Graduate of Friends University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in Computer Science. Experience on multiple systems such as VMware, Cisco networking, Aruba\HPE wireless and switching and multiple backup solutions. Familiar with managing staff, budgeting, grants, BOE presentations and staff training.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director of Technology
El Dorado USD 490
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for leading a team of district technology staff.
- Maintain the technology budget including funds from grants and other sources such as ESSER, ECF and ERATE.
- Received and reviewed bids from multiple vendors for various services and equipment.
- Conducted and coordinated staff training for new and existing staff.
- Led a technology budget committee that made decisions about reductions and changes as a result of declining enrollment.
- Played a key role in top level discussions involving various issues in the district.
- Revised policies and procedures for students and staff.
- Presented updates and initiatives to the USD490 Board of Education.
Network Engineer
Maize USD 266
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Lead designer on entire network refresh including Aruba access points, HPE and Cisco switches and cores.
- In charge of Cisco IOS and Aruba devices including layer 3 cores at each building.
- Backup Systems.
Traveling Technology Specialist
Maize USD 266
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided a range of technical support to multiple sites.
- Trained new hires to the district.
- Supported other technicians with escalated tasks.
- Filled in daily for absences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Computer Science Minor
Friends University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Windows Server administration (2012, 2016, 2019, 2025)
- Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
- RDP, FTP / SFTP, Telnet, SSH, WSUS, SCCM, VPN, TCP/IP, VLANs
- Firewall configuration (Cisco, FortiNet)
- Wireless/Switching Technologies (Aruba, Meraki, Cisco, FortiNet)
- Backup Solutions (Veeam, Barracuda)
- Featured in the Wichita Business Journal as a Young Professional in Technology
- Team leader on multiple projects
- Very good at finding solutions to complex issues
Certification
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
Google Chrome Admin Certified
Certificate in Cybersecurity for Business through the University of Colorado
Timeline
Executive Director of Technology
El Dorado USD 490
01.2021 - Current
Network Engineer
Maize USD 266
01.2014 - 01.2021
Traveling Technology Specialist
Maize USD 266
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Computer Science Minor
Friends University