Tyre Fant
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Innovation Officer
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
01.2023 - Current
- Leading the transformation of the IT Department into a customer-centric model grounded in ITIL principles, I spearheaded initiatives that achieved a remarkable 96% adherence to SLAs while cultivating a consultative culture that prioritizes customer requirements and ensures the delivery of tailored IT solutions
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive IT strategy that aligned with long-term organizational goals, enhancing operational efficiency and service
- Manage annual budgets exceeding $20 million, focusing on sustainable practices and cost-effective technology solutions
- Lead a multidisciplinary team in the adoption of advanced technology platforms, resulting in improved data management and security protocols
- Cultivating relationships with community stakeholders, enhancing public trust and engagement through transparent and effective communication of IT initiatives
- Oversee key projects, including the upgrade of infrastructure and systems, ensuring scalability and readiness for future technological advancements.
- Established performance metrics for all innovation-related activities, ensuring accountability across teams.
Director of Information Technology
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
01.2020 - 01.2023
IT Manager
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
01.2018 - 01.2020
IT Administrator
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
01.2013 - 01.2018
IT Manager
Continental Mapping Consultants
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Entrusted with overseeing IT Operations and driving continuous improvement of IT Systems
- Guided the Executive Team strategically, advising them on short-term and long-term plans for IT system upgrades
- Championed the evaluation of cutting-edge technologies and successfully implemented robust IT solutions to enhance operational efficiency
- Oversaw the implementation of scalable solutions, ensuring that the IT environment efficiently supported the organization's growth trajectory
- Designed and implemented procedures that resulted in an exceptional 99.9% system uptime
- Optimized Network and System Performance by Implementing effective troubleshooting strategies and timely security patching to enhance system reliability.
IT Consultant
Fant Technology Solutions
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Offered a wealth of leading-edge IT experience, consistently delivering exceptional customer satisfaction while driving significant improvements in overall operations
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities throughout my career, collaborating effectively with individuals across all levels and functional areas to achieve outstanding results
- Supported a diverse user base by delivering technical solutions and providing timely support whenever issues arose
- Facilitated training sessions for end-users and IT staff to ensure a smooth transition to the new technology
- Industries Served: Legal, Retail, Manufacturing, Educational, Professional Services, and Non-Profits
- Established monitoring mechanisms to proactively track performance, identify potential issues, and initiate timely remediation.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Information Technology Management
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WIBachelor of Science - Business and Technology Management
Herzing University
Madison, WISkills
- Strategic IT Planning
- Project Management & Change Management
- Team Leadership and Staff Development
- Fiscal Management and Budgeting
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Data-driven decision-making
- Organizational Culture
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Process Improvements
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Personal Information
Title: Information Technology Officer
Timeline
Chief Innovation Officer
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
01.2023 - Current
Director of Information Technology
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
01.2020 - 01.2023
IT Manager
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
01.2018 - 01.2020
IT Administrator
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
01.2013 - 01.2018
IT Manager
Continental Mapping Consultants
01.2011 - 01.2013
IT Consultant
Fant Technology Solutions
01.2003 - 01.2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Information Technology Management
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Bachelor of Science - Business and Technology Management
Herzing University
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