JASON P. LARSON
San Antonio,TX
Summary
IT executive with 30+ years of experience leading enterprise IT operations, application development, infrastructure, and security. Proven record of aligning technology strategy with business goals, delivering multi-million-dollar efficiencies, modernizing legacy systems, and leading high-performing teams across cloud, development, and operations environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
IT MANAGER (Director-Level Scope)
Braun Electric Company
04.2020 - Current
- Directed IT service desk operations, improving response times, service quality, and user satisfaction while supporting company-wide operations.
- Own enterprise IT operations including applications, infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments, ensuring scalability and security.
- Partnered with other leadership, including the Board of Directors to strategically affect the direction of operations.
- Designed and implemented an internal Ai/GPT solution to automate and improve prequalification and estimating.
- Led enterprise technology modernization initiatives that increased operational efficiency and reduced cost across multiple departments.
- Implemented AI governance, security, and risk controls, including data protection, access management, and audit-ready operational practices.
- Developed and enforced enterprise security policies, controls, and risk management practices aligned with business objectives and industry standards.
- Developed and execute IT roadmaps aligned with business growth, security, and operational resilience.
- Maintain information security governance across systems, applications, and users.
- Managed (DEVOPS) development team and all projects following Agile and Scrum processes.
- Worked with Oil and Gas customers on implementing and maintaining POC and PLC devices (IOT).
- Ensure market-leading frameworks are implemented with IT operating model (ITSM, ITIL, PMI, etc.)
- Led cybersecurity strategy and IT governance across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments to strengthen organizational security posture.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / ASSISTANT IT MANAGER
Braun Electric Company
04.2013 - 04.2020
- Led design and delivery of a flagship enterprise platform (JSA), driving multi-million-dollar cost savings through automation, standardization, and scalable workflow orchestration.
- Partnered with IT leadership on budget planning, portfolio management, and strategic roadmap execution, aligning technology investments with business priorities.
- Directed Agile development teams and implemented CI/CD pipelines, establishing repeatable, scalable delivery and operational practices aligned with DevOps principles.
- Architected and deployed 20+ enterprise applications and data platforms, enabling system integration, eliminating manual processes, and supporting future AI/automation capabilities.
- Championed enterprise digitization and Lean process optimization, improving operational scalability and reducing cycle times across business functions.
- Managed AWS cloud environments, including environment provisioning, access management, and operational support, ensuring reliability and scalability of platform services.
- Drove transformation of workforce operations by digitizing timecard systems, achieving 300% efficiency gains and significant cost reduction, while establishing repeatable service workflows.
- Contributed to the evolution of platform-based delivery models, introducing structured processes, documentation, and early-stage operational governance practices.
IT MANAGER / NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Global CTI
11.2007 - 04.2013
- Directed enterprise network infrastructure including WAN, VPN, VoIP, and multi-site connectivity, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Led internal and external security initiatives, establishing server, desktop, and network policies to protect organizational assets.
- Developed and implemented Managed Services frameworks, procedures, and operational standards for both internal operations and client environments.
- Owned strategic technology planning, aligning infrastructure investments with business and client growth objectives.
- Architected and deployed secure network, VoIP, and infrastructure solutions across diverse client environments.
- Implemented and supported multi-vendor enterprise platforms including ShoreTel, Cisco, Juniper, HP, Microsoft, Linux, and macOS systems.
INFRASTRUCTURE SUPERVISOR
Central Arizona Project
06.2006 - 02.2007
- Supervised a team of eight direct reports, conducting evaluations every quarter to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed and maintained bi-annual budget to ensure effective allocation of approximately $2 million per year.
- Executed network management tools to optimize performance and compliance with service level agreements.
- Developed and implemented protocols for two-factor authentication, ensuring secure remote access for users.
- Responsible for all Network, Servers (Hardware and software), and Telecommunications for CAP.
- Scope of position is expansive and includes departmental and full design, installation, engineering, implementation, support, training, administration, and leadership
- Demonstrated results in the management of high-dollar projects in multi-platform environments.
- Comprehensive experience in the acquisition of management information technology and software management, including systems- level integration, design, and test engineering.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated 8 personnel increasing their qualifications by 150%.
- Development and implementation of all IT strategic plans, goals and objectives.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Global CTI Group, Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, CA
03.2000 - 06.2006
- Directed enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure, and multi-site WAN/VoIP operations, ensuring scalable and secure connectivity across remote offices.
- Led cybersecurity governance, establishing policies, standards, and controls to safeguard internal and client-facing systems.
- Developed and executed strategic IT roadmaps aligned with business growth, operational efficiency, and service delivery objectives.
- Owned departmental budgeting and capital planning for all IT functions, optimizing technology investments and vendor partnerships.
- Recruited, mentored, and led cross-functional teams of software, network, and systems engineers, fostering a high-performance culture.
Skills
- Ai Platform Enablement
- IT Strategy & Governance
- Digital Transformation
- Budgeting & Capital Planning
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Application Development & Agile Leadership
- Information Security & Risk Management
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Core Technology Environment
- AI Platform Operations & Lifecycle Management
- AWS
- Microsoft 365
- Active Directory
- ITIL/ITSM
- CI/CD
- Security Governance
- MLOps DevOps
Certification
CCVP, CCNP, CCSP, MCSE, HP MASE, JNCIA-FW, JNCIA-SSL
Timeline
IT MANAGER (Director-Level Scope)
Braun Electric Company
04.2020 - Current
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / ASSISTANT IT MANAGER
Braun Electric Company
04.2013 - 04.2020
IT MANAGER / NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Global CTI
11.2007 - 04.2013
INFRASTRUCTURE SUPERVISOR
Central Arizona Project
06.2006 - 02.2007
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Global CTI Group, Bakersfield, CA
03.2000 - 06.2006