A highly practiced IT professional with over 20 years of experience in leading technology operations, managing complex IT projects, and devising nuanced solutions to IT challenges.
Comprehensive knowledge of emerging technologies and real-world experience in evaluation, selection, and deployment of a wide array of workplace optimization tools.
Extensive experience in identifying vulnerabilities and preemptively acting on security threats before they can materialize.
Adept in building, organizing, managing, and working with highly skilled teams to achieve concrete deliverables.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Technology Officer
Pittco Management, LLC/Hyde Family Foundation
06.2006 - Current
Oversee a dedicated IT support team of 3 engineers and multiple external vendors, providing high-level expertise and support across multiple systems at the Pittco Management/Hyde Family Foundations headquarters and satellite locations.
Oversee and manage implementation, maintenance and comprehensive support for a diverse portfolio of applications.
Drive innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement through strategic planning and execution.
Deploy and manage multiple cloud-based software solutions across AWS and Azure platforms, reducing deployment time and eliminating the need for on-prem resources.
Support over 75 users on a daily basis including support for remote and in-office workers on multiple software platforms hosted both in the cloud and on-premises.
Increase operational efficiency by consolidating systems, automating tasks, and leveraging cloud solutions.
Establish and maintain robust cybersecurity protocols, mitigating risks and safeguarding sensitive company information.
Develop, implement and continually reassess long-term strategic technology blueprint.
Coordinate third-party software development team and and in-house IT team to build custom databases using Power-BI.
Founding Partner
Lan One Inc.
02.1998 - 06.2006
Co-founded the company in 1998, quickly establishing a substantial customer base in the Memphis Metro area.
Specialized in developing customized technology solutions for medium sized organizations.
Oversaw talent acquisition efforts to attract top-notch industry professionals who contributed significantly to the organization's success.
Cultivated a customer list that included several organizations such as Shelby County Government, UT Cancer Institute, Bellevue Baptist Church, Pittco Management, and several high net-worth individuals.
Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends, informing future business strategies for sustained success in a competitive landscape.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems - Information Technology
The University of Memphis
01.2000
Timeline
Chief Technology Officer
Pittco Management, LLC/Hyde Family Foundation
06.2006 - Current
Founding Partner
Lan One Inc.
02.1998 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems - Information Technology
The University of Memphis
Skills
Information Security
Application/database design
Project Management
Software Architecture
Disaster Recovery Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Proposal Development
Team management and evaluation
Business analytics, data mining, data visualization and tools
Additional Information
Leader of a group called Reason Memphis, a vibrant local collective that includes a weekly book club and discussion group, nurturing a space for intellectual exchange and community engagement for over 12 years.
Avid technology enthusiast with a passion for continually immersing myself in the latest trends and innovations that shape our digital landscape.
Passionate about real estate trends, property investment strategies, and market dynamics.
Major Accomplishments
Spearheaded the creation of the IT department within Pittco Management/Hyde Family Foundation, creating a robust technology infrastructure that was pivotal in scaling the organization from 30 to 75 employees.
Led the successful rollout of an in-house proprietary investment management database that connects to live data feeds and uses Power-Bi to chart investment performance.
Led an infrastructure modernization project that transitioned the company to a fully cloud-based system, improving data accessibility and collaboration while dramatically reducing system downtime.
Previously played a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of a successful technology services organization, acting as a technology liaison for multiple medium-sized businesses in the Memphis area.
References
Gary Stevenson, Managing Director, HealthPointCapital, (901) 230-5303
John Pontius, President (Emeritus), Pittco Management, (901) 827-9001
Billy Sights, CFO (Retired), Pittco Management, (901) 833-3000
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