Richard Quinones
Orlando,FL
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-driven C-Suite IT Executive with 20 years of experience leading transformative technology strategies across diverse industries. Proven ability to align IT initiatives with business objectives, drive innovation, and optimize operational efficiency. Expertise in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and digital transformation. Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional ROI. Seeking a challenging leadership role to leverage expertise and drive strategic growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Project Tomorrow
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making
- Set strategic direction, establishing policies, and ensuring the organization operates in alignment with its mission
- Participate in the development and implementation of the organization's strategic plan
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
Senior Vice President, State, Local & Education - Business Development Strategist | Thought Leader
iboss
04.2016 - Current
- Led the development and implementation of a comprehensive IT strategy resulting in40%+ growth in customer base.
- Introduced and implemented go-to-market strategies resulting in $10M+ in new business.
- Spearheaded a digital transformation initiative that modernized legacy systems improved customer experience, and increased revenue by 30%.
- Implemented across education, state, & local agencies a robust cybersecurity platform that significantly reduced the risk of data breaches and ensured compliance with relevant regulations e.g. CIPA, HIPAA, FERPA, & COPPA.
Consulting Chief Information Officer
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Led digital transformation teams, partnering with Apple and Pearson education executives toward the roll out of Los Angeles’ first student one-to-one digital education initiative
- Chaired the districts IT communication strategy utilizing television, radio and digital platforms
- Interfaced with districts executive leadership, advised the Superintendent and school board members
- Implemented the roll out of over 350K Apple iPads across 300 campuses
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with the development and implementation of user-friendly interfaces and applications.
- Spearheaded cloud migration initiatives, resulting in increased scalability, flexibility, and cost reduction for the organization.
Assistant Superintendent of Information Technology, Director of Network Operations
Los Angeles County Office of Education
10.2002 - 01.2012
- Provided forward-thinking leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of technology initiatives
- Aligned technology strategies with the district's overall educational goals
- Responsible for the management and maintenance of the district's technology infrastructure, including networks, hardware, and software
- Ensured the security and integrity of the district's data
- Managed technology budgets and resources effectively
- Promoted the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning
- Provided professional development and training for staff on technology use
- Managed data systems and ensured data accuracy and security
- Support the use of data for assessment and decision-making
- Responsible for ensuring the district’s electronic data is appropriately secured; including the policies and procedures that protect such data and ensure District compliance with all appropriate codes or external policies relating to data integrity and security, including student data privacy
Education
Masters of Public Health Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of La Verne
La Verne, CABachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CASkills
- IT Strategic Management
- Information Security Expertise
- Risk Assessment
- Cloud Infrastructure Management
- Infrastructure Management
- Data Analytics
- Business Intelligence
- IT Governance
- Compliance
- Leadership experience
- Strategic planning
- Organizational leadership
- Relationship and team building
Accomplishments
- Managed the delivery of IT services across 80 field offices serving 1.7m customers
- Introduction fo Federal funding opportunities contributing to over $100M in new Business revenue
- Responsible for implementation of cloud cybersecurity platforms for over $1K customers
- Brokered new partnerships with Global partners: Verizon, Apple & Pearson Education.
- Executive Sponsor of 20 large strategic customers with a combined ARR of $50M+
- Successfully led initiative to modernize legacy systems, migrate to cloud-base solutions, and implemented new digital platforms for hundred of business.
- Directed the roll-out of 350K computing devices for the second largest Institution in the U.S.
Timeline
Board Member
Project Tomorrow
05.2023 - Current
Senior Vice President, State, Local & Education - Business Development Strategist | Thought Leader
iboss
04.2016 - Current
Consulting Chief Information Officer
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant Superintendent of Information Technology, Director of Network Operations
Los Angeles County Office of Education
10.2002 - 01.2012
Masters of Public Health Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Pacific Oaks College
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