Experience

Public Employees Credit Union

• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Information Technology

  • Nov 2022 - Present

• Director of Information Technology

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2022

  • Planned, developed, coordinated and managed extensive technology infrastructure projects for a financial institution worth over $400M in assets.• Lead IT staff in all aspects of technology operations and objectives. Responsible for communicating progress and status to executive management team, as well as presenting new objectives and roadmaps to board members. • Developed and fostered vital integrations and partnerships with technology vendors. Conducted in-depth financial cost-benefit analyses and projections for the CEO and board members. • Researched, designed, installed and configured virtualized networks, servers, firewalls, automation and web-based applications in order to establish secure and reliable information systems.• Responsible for the management of all hardware and software for the credit union in a self-hosted data center, backup data center, as well as regular updates to business continuity plans, testing and documentation. • Lead the design and implementation of a new website, mobile app and marketing strategies to improve online presence and reviews. Google Business rating improved from 2.1/5 to 4.8/5 and iOS Mobile App rating from 2.3/5 to 4.7/5 during my involvement.• Proactively kept credit union up to date with technology advancements to utilize the best resources and practices available. Ensured NCUA and BSA regulation compliance on an annual basis. Show less

• Programmer / Analyst

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2016

  • Assisted with basic troubleshooting, backup, and archiving of critical system data, including multiple virtual Windows servers in ESXi hosts, SQL servers and physical AIX systems.• Helped install and improve computer software and network equipment.• Provided technical support for administering and maintaining corporate infrastructure, including networkconnectivity, secure internet connectivity, email services and printer management.• Diagnosed and resolved issues involved in administering and improving corporate WAN.• Researched, designed, installed and configured computer systems/networks, and applications systems in order to establish information systems. Show less



Fighting Gravity

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2014

  The Performance Group Fighting Gravity utilizes blacklights to perform gravity defying illusions.The show combines dance, magic, and heart-pounding club beats making them one of the hottest and most talked-about acts of 2010. Managed and co-produced all aspects of a black-light illusion performance group that captured third place in NBC’s America’s Got Talent (2010) and seen on: ABC’s Dick Clarke’s New Years Rockin’ Eve, ABC’s American Music Awards (2011), ITV (U.K) Red or Black (2011) and many other venues. Served as the “on-air” spokesman for the group which maintains a very large online following, and is still considered a fan favorite among national audiences. Responsibilites also include stage production, management, and programming. Performed production assistant duties for multiple live performances, stage workshops and television events. Show less



Disney ABC Television Group

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Production Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Performed production assistant duties for ABC Television Group Affiliate, Live Well Network's, "Sweet Retreats" film crew for Austin and San Antonio locations. Duties included assisting the film crew with setting up and striking film equipment, light placement, loading/unloading, and overall assistance to the director and cast. Also was responsible for location specific footage requests, transportation, and arrangements. Duties also included key grip. Performed production assistant duties for ABC Television Group Affiliate, Live Well Network's, "Sweet Retreats" film crew for Austin and San Antonio locations. Duties included assisting the film crew with setting up and striking film equipment, light placement, loading/unloading, and overall assistance to the director and cast. Also was responsible for location specific footage requests, transportation, and arrangements. Duties also included key grip.



Valador Inc.- NASA Contract

• Consultant, Intern

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Researched, outlined and presented literature review findings for a program management study contract at the NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. Some findings were used in the Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee’s Final Report to the White House. Worked directly with high-level project managers in NASA Office of Program Analysis & Evaluation. Office was responsible for assessing program performance, make programmatic and institutional recommendations, perform cost analysis, and conduct strategic planning activities. Show less



Catalyst Web

• United States
• Software Development

• Web Developer

  • May 2007 - Sep 2007

  Assisted the testing and development of an on-demand, web-based business application software which provides web design, web hosting, email hosting, online marketing and content management systems. Learned and performed client side and server side web scripting using .NET framework. Independently completed the design, development and implementation of application interface in a fast paced environment. Researched and wrote a 27-page report on the strategic value of venture capital to business development including suggestions for prospective investors. Show less