Dan Byrd, PMP, CISSP

Senior Director - Information Technology at Howard Energy Partners

Boerne, Texas, United States

About

Senior IT leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation, cybersecurity maturity, infrastructure excellence and scalable enterprise solutions in multiple sectors. I lead cross-functional technology initiatives that align IT strategy with business objectives, enabling operational efficiency, informed decision-making, and sustainable growth. Core focus areas include: > AI and automation strategy > Cybersecurity leadership > Enterprise collaboration and data platforms > IT integration for acquisitions and strategic projects > Building high-performing teams and fostering cross-functional alignment

Experience

  • Senior Director - Information Technology at Howard Energy Partners
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • The University of Texas at San Antonio (23 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Director - Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure Operations
      Oct 2020 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Director, Enterprise Services
      Oct 2013 - Dec 2020 · 7 yrs 3 mos

      ∙ Responsible for all voice and data infrastructure at all campus locations including campus network backbone, firewalls, wireless, VPN, content switching, datacenter fabric, VoIP, PBX, and cabling infrastructure ∙ Responsible for all cloud and on premise server infrastructure, datacenters, and core campus services (web, O365, email, DNS, DHCP, etc.) at all campus locations. ∙ Oversee the strategic management and operational oversight of the University’s infrastructure and Operations in order to provide operational efficiencies, technical efficiency, stability and performance ∙ Oversee partner and vendor relationships to ensure value and efficiency in all infrastructure hardware, software and licensing agreements ∙ Interface with internal and external customers to develop relationships and maintain appropriate service levels to meet operational needs ∙ Develop strategies for future infrastructure upgrades and solicit funding ∙ Develop departmental processes, policies and standards ∙ Audit response and remediation

    • Director - Communication Infrastructure Services at The University of Texas at San Antonio
      Sep 2013 - Nov 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos

      • Responsible for design and management of all WAN/LAN infrastructure at all UTSA campus locations (campus network backbone, routers, firewalls, wireless, VPN, content switching, datacenter fabric, VoIP, PBX, and cabling infrastructure, etc.) • Management of all aspects of communication infrastructure team including staffing, budget, purchasing, training, employee performance, project management, design and operations • Functioned as technical point of contact for UTRC network on the UTSA Campus • Collaborated with campus research principles to identify local and state network resources • Identified opportunities to increase operational efficiencies, technical efficiency, stability and performance • Managed partner and vendor relationships to ensure value and efficiency in all communications hardware, software and licensing agreements • Interfaced with internal and external customers to develop relationships and maintain appropriate service levels to meet operational needs • Developed operational policies, procedures and documentation

  • Network Administrator at The University of Texas at Austin
    Dec 1997 - Dec 1999 · 2 yrs 1 mo