Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Technology leader with experience guiding enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity programs, and digital transformation initiatives. Currently serving as Director of IT at Civic News Company, where I report to the COO and serve on the Leadership Council, shaping company-wide technology and security priorities. I bring a strong record of aligning IT with business goals, optimizing multimillion-dollar budgets, and managing multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP). My expertise includes cybersecurity governance (CISSP, SSCP), vendor risk management, and building high-performing IT teams that support fully remote operations. Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with C-suite leaders and cross-functional teams to implement enterprise systems, modernize infrastructure, and deliver secure, scalable solutions that improve efficiency and resilience. Passionate about using technology as a business enabler, I focus on solutions that reduce risk, drive innovation, and support long-term organizational success.
• Report directly to the COO and serve on the Leadership Council, shaping enterprise IT and security strategy. • Led enterprise IT strategy and operations in direct alignment with organizational objectives and C-suite priorities. • Managed and optimized a $1M+ IT budget, reducing vendor spend by 20% while improving service delivery. • Partnered with leaders across Finance, HR, and Editorial to guide digital transformation, including rollout of a new CMS. • Negotiated contracts for enterprise platforms (Jira, Google Workspace, Zoom, Arc XP, Azure, Cloudflare). • Strengthened cybersecurity posture with vendor risk reviews, training programs, and continuous monitoring. • Implemented an enterprise ITSM process, increasing cross-functional efficiency and satisfaction. • Designed and implemented IAM policies and systems to secure our technology environment. • Oversaw multi-cloud strategy (Azure, AWS, GCP), enabling scalability, redundancy, and cost optimization. • Directed endpoint and remote infrastructure management for a 100% remote workforce.
• Managed IT operations and security for eight locations throughout the Florida Keys. • Directed HRIS system migration, from discovery through implementation. • Spearheaded migration to Microsoft Azure and Office 365, reducing overhead and improving efficiency. • Developed and enforced disaster recovery and cybersecurity policies. • Negotiated technology purchasing contracts, reducing annual IT spend.
Managed server infrastructure and networks. • Implemented security protocols and provided training. • Developed and implemented IT security policies. • Established a security awareness program for 600+ employees. • Supported the rapid shift to remote learning and instruction during COVID-19.
In my role as Sr. Technical Advisor at Apple, I delivered exceptional technical support, surpassing company metrics. I trained and coached junior team members to enhance their skills in issue analysis and solution implementation.