Tim Gau
Littlefield,TX
Summary
Reliable Technical Director with 28 years leading technology-centric departments to become outstanding contributors. Confident advocate for junior staff members. Enthusiastic about use of technical education to improve business outcomes. Skillful at uniting educationally and geographically diverse teams toward achieving singular goals. Successful at optimizing security standards, improving planning processes and managing systems implementation. Knowledgeable about disaster recovery planning, roadmapping and team development.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Technology
Littlefield Independent School District
06.2018 - Current
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Authored wide-ranging roadmaps, determining how technology would be integrated into business operations throughout the educational process for maximum return on investment (ROI).
- Executed on senior leadership's long-term and mid-term life-cycle plans to meet technology infrastructure goals in supporting the educational process.
- Presented budget and business planning proposals to senior leadership, advocating for newer technologies and segment-wide educational goals.
- Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced educational needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.
- Fostered positive working environment that encouraged innovation, collaboration and accountability and managed end-user needs with functional and security responsibilities.
- Stayed abreast of technology advancements, emerging standards and IS regulations through ISO 27002, SOC II, NIST CS to meet strategic technology goals.
- Developed and maintained service level agreements for strategic applications and measured performance against objectives.
- Performed regular audits and tests of infrastructure and applications to prevent identify weak spots and vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure.
- Deployed, monitored and maintained system installation, upgrades and network integration to achieve efficient and productive systems while avoiding risks associated with non-compliance.
- Implemented, created and tested disaster recovery and business continuity plans and maintained appropriate back-up system.
- Developed, tracked and controlled information technology operating budgets and cost and benefit analyses for IT spending initiatives.
Director of Technology
Ballinger Independent School District
06.2008 - 06.2018
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Authored wide-ranging roadmaps, determining how technology would be integrated into business operations for maximum return on investment (ROI).
- Founded interdisciplinary technology review protocols to smooth departmental upticks in spending by better aligning purchase efforts with company-wide goals.
- Identified opportunities for application optimization, redesign and development and troubleshot and resolved user and application issues.
- Fostered positive working environment that encouraged innovation, collaboration and accountability and managed end-user needs with functional and security responsibilities.
- Stayed abreast of technology advancements, emerging standards and IS regulations through [Action] to meet strategic technology goals.
Director of Technology
Dickinson Independent School District
01.2004 - 06.2008
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Authored wide-ranging roadmaps, determining how technology would be integrated into business operations for maximum return on investment (ROI).
- Recruited high-caliber development personnel, prioritizing candidates with history of helping employers execute business goals by exceeding expectations.
- Performed regular audits and tests of infrastructure and applications to prevent cyber attacks and data loss.
- Deployed, monitored and maintained system installation, upgrades and network integration to achieve a positive educational learning environment.
- Executed on senior leadership's long-term and mid-term goals to meet educational technology development goals.
- Presented budget and business planning proposals to senior leadership, advocating for junior personnel needs and segment-wide business goals.
- Complied with stringent regulatory standards for data handling.
- Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
- Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.
- Identified opportunities for application optimization, redesign and development and troubleshot and resolved user and application issues.
- Fostered positive working environment that encouraged innovation, collaboration and accountability and managed end-user needs with functional and security responsibilities.
- Developed and maintained service level agreements for strategic applications and measured performance against objectives.
- Implemented, created and tested disaster recovery and business continuity plans and maintained appropriate back-up system.
Director of Technology
Llano Independent School District
06.1994 - 01.2004
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Authored wide-ranging roadmaps, determining how technology would be integrated into business operations for maximum return on investment (ROI).
- Founded interdisciplinary technology review protocols to smooth departmental upticks in spending by better aligning purchase efforts with company-wide goals.
- Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
- Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.
- Identified opportunities for application optimization, redesign and development and troubleshot and resolved user and application issues.
- Deployed, monitored and maintained system installation, upgrades and network integration to achieve short and long range technology goals.
- Performed regular audits and tests of infrastructure and applications to prevent data loss.
Computer Science Instructor/Coach
Smithvillle Independent School District
06.1991 - 06.1994
- Computer Science Instructor
- Maintained thorough knowledge of rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
Computer Science Instructor/Coach
Killeen Independent School District
07.1989 - 06.1991
- Taught High School Computer Science
- Maintained thorough knowledge of rules, game procedures, coaching techniques .
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Computer Science And Programming - Education
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD05.2018
Masters of Education - Technology Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX10.2014
Skills
- Cloud Hosting
- Network Infrastructure Support
- User Experience
- Network Systems Installation
- Technical Applications Implementation
- Video Streaming
- Google Apps
- Establishing Service Agreements
- Technology Evaluations
- Data Retention
- Bug Fixes
- Disaster Recovery
- Technological Alignment
- PC Support
- Technological Integration
- Application Standardization
- Infrastructure Design
- Virtual Local Area Networks
- Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Switching Protocols
- Microsoft Visio
- Technology Optimization
- Software and Hardware Implementation
- Video Equipment
- Dell Servers and Switches
- Cisco Switches
- Cybersecurity
- Advanced Technologies
- Server Consolidation
- Wireless Security
- Network Migration
- Timely Project Completion
- Project Drawings
- Project Management
- Project Requirements
- Technology Implementation
- Technical System Improvements
- RFP Coordination
- Change Management Process
- Web Applications
- Product LifeCycle Management
- Operational Improvements
- Kickoff Meetings
- Computer Hardware Knowledge
- Security Team Management
- Information Technology Management
- Project Deadlines
- Enterprise-Class IT Planning
- Security Systems
- Access Control Systems
- Intercom/Paging/Security Systems
- Business Unit Collaboration
- Project Records
- Perimeter Security
- Change Request Processing
- Production Work
- Enterprise Technology
- Faculty Training
- Training Junior Team Members
- Close Protection
- Best Practices and Methodologies
Work Availability
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Quote
The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.
Colin R. Davis
Timeline
Director of Technology
Littlefield Independent School District
06.2018 - Current
Director of Technology
Ballinger Independent School District
06.2008 - 06.2018
Director of Technology
Dickinson Independent School District
01.2004 - 06.2008
Director of Technology
Llano Independent School District
06.1994 - 01.2004
Computer Science Instructor/Coach
Smithvillle Independent School District
06.1991 - 06.1994
Computer Science Instructor/Coach
Killeen Independent School District
07.1989 - 06.1991
Master of Arts - Computer Science And Programming - Education
Dakota Wesleyan University
Masters of Education - Technology Education
Lamar University
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