Timothy A. Dunn
Executive Director, Information Technology And District Programs
Mableton,GA
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of technology for student learning, staff productivity, constituent information sharing, and daily operations. Critical thinker and collaborative decision-maker skilled in directing high-performing teams. Recognized for strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, K-12 principles, project and process management, general management and team leadership. Even-keeled with a synergistic work ethic.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Executive Director, IT and District Programs
Fulton County Schools
07.2020 - Current
- Promoted to Executive Director of District Programs with leadership and supervisory responsibilities over Program Management and Process Management Offices.
- Work closely with Superintendent, Cabinet Executives and IT Executive Leadership teams to guide operational strategy.
- Established collaborative process to develop $306M Capital 2027 Technology plan.
- Expanded Program Management Office support to include key Academic Division initiatives as well as other non-IT programs.
- Strengthen internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.
- Evaluate program outcomes using data-driven metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions.
- Foster positive vendor relationships at the executive level.
Director, Information Technology PMO
Fulton County Schools
07.2012 - 06.2020
- Promoted to Director in 2012; instituted centralized Information Technology Program Management Office (PMO).
- Devoted special emphasis to hiring staff, evaluating talent, and establishing standard operating procedures in accordance with industry best practices.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Categorized IT project work as Instructional, Enterprise Applications, Network Infrastructure, Operational, and Capital Improvement for synergy and `improved efficiencies.
- Completed Capital 2017 ($175M) and Capital 2022 ($217M) five-year Technology programs within timeline and budget parameters.
- Expanded PMO support services to include Business Analysis, Technical Writing, and Vendor Management.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business needs.
Program Manager, Information Technology
Fulton County Schools
09.2008 - 06.2012
- IT Program Management lead for $72M Capital III Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) program.
- Aligned project selection with IT goals and organizational strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Created and managed project budgets.
- Provided program coordination and interdependency management.
- Identified and addressed project issues and risks.
- Cultivated and maintained positive business relationships.
Project Manager, Information Technology
Atlanta Public Schools
04.2005 - 09.2008
- Developed project management roadmaps to include milestones and timelines
- Took collaborative approach to create work breakdown structures, task assignments, and project schedules.
- Provided written reports, status communications, and other documents.
- Project Manager for $1.1M Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) tool implementation.
- Earned Six Sigma Green and Black Belt training certificates in 2007.
Project Manager
KMC Telecom
06.2001 - 04.2005
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met 100% of deadlines without sacrificing project deliverable quality.
- Maintained stakeholder relationships.
Project Engineer
Nortel Networks
11.2000 - 05.2001
- Managed equipment selection, acquisition and deployment timelines for optical networking telecommunications equipment.
- Completed detailed engineering specification packages with 100% accuracy rate and 98% on-time delivery.
Systems Engineer, Member of Technical Staff (MTS)
Lucent Technologies Inc
08.1996 - 11.2000
- Handled network planning and design for optical networking hardware.
- Improved performance through training, communication, and listening to customer requirements.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL 08.1998 - 05.2000
Master's Certificate - Project Management
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ 01.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 01.1990 - 09.1995
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Science
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GA 01.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
Program Leadership
Certification
Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Training
Timeline
Executive Director, IT and District Programs
Fulton County Schools
07.2020 - Current
Certified Scrum Master, CSM
05-2015
ITIL Foundations v.3
10-2014
Project Management Professional, PMP
07-2013
Director, Information Technology PMO
Fulton County Schools
07.2012 - 06.2020
Program Manager, Information Technology
Fulton County Schools
09.2008 - 06.2012
SIM Regional Leadership Forum, RLF
12-2007
Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Training
06-2007
Project Manager, Information Technology
Atlanta Public Schools
04.2005 - 09.2008
Project Manager
KMC Telecom
06.2001 - 04.2005
Project Engineer
Nortel Networks
11.2000 - 05.2001
Master's Certificate - Project Management
Stevens Institute of Technology
01.1999 - 05.2000
MBA - Business Administration
Nova Southeastern University
08.1998 - 05.2000
Systems Engineer, Member of Technical Staff (MTS)
Lucent Technologies Inc
08.1996 - 11.2000
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
01.1990 - 09.1995
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Science
Morris Brown College
01.1990 - 05.1994
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