Margaret Kuzmicz

Develop and execute long term technology vision aligned with company's strategic goals.

• Identify emerging technologies and trends that can enhance educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and technology experts, to shape the future of education.
• Oversee research, evaluation, and implementation of innovative technologies, such as AI, machine learning, and IoT.
• Drive development of customized technology solutions tailored to the specific needs of educational institutions.
• Ensure security and reliability of IT infrastructure, including network security, data protection, and cybersecurity.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Develop and implement robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

• Research and draft IT procedures/policies, monitor compliance, and audit information systems
• Establish IT budgets and advise CFO on major purchases as necessary
• Created and implemented Internet policies and procedures to include thorough acceptable use policy for faculty and staff
• Worked with faculty to identify and capture IT requirements to enable provision of required technology to support academic needs for faculty and students
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable pricing and terms
• Monitored performance metrics related to technology initiatives and provided regular reports on progress
• Trained staff members in the use of new technologies and tools as well as existing systems
• Oversaw infrastructure operations including network architecture, server administration, and storage solutions
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to data privacy and security regulations
• Established best practices for project management processes such as Agile methodology
• Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop long-term plans for organizational growth
• Implemented security measures to protect against cyber threats, data loss, and unauthorized access
• Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.

• Planned, developed, and implemented IT strategies
• Utilized best practice methodologies to transform technological architecture to support IT governance for students, faculty, and staff
• Establish IT budgets
• Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
• Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
• Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

• Optimized networked software and operating systems by applying updates and patches.