Brian Young

About Brian Young

As a seasoned technology leader, I excel in driving impactful results through strategic vision and agile development practices. With a proven track record spanning diverse platforms including Microsoft and Linux, I\'ve optimized project efficiency by 25% and reduced communication errors by 30% through comprehensive documentation strategies. I\'ve led high-performing teams in executing transformative projects, from upgrading custom management systems using PHP and CodeIgniter, to developing user-friendly platforms with Python, Django, and PostgreSQL. Skilled in CI/CD automation and cloud architecture, I\'ve fortified server uptime to 99.9% and slashed security incidents by 40%. My expertise extends to managing multi-million-dollar modernization projects and achieving significant operational efficiencies, underscoring my commitment to innovation and excellence in technology leadership.

Experience

1. Vice President Information Technology

   New Benefits

   Jul 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with business goals.• Inspire, lead, and mentor a cross-functional team including developers, IT specialists, andsystem administrators.• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify technology-driven opportunities forinnovation and operational efficiency.• Promote a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and ensuring the ITdepartment consistently meets these standards.• Clearly define roles and responsibilities to ensure adherence to policies, principles,procedures, and best practices in day-to-day operations.• Oversee internal and outsourced development teams for delivery of high-quality webplatforms, mobile apps, and internal business tools.• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure quality, consistency, and on-time deliveryacross all development projects.• Drive best practices in agile development, software architecture, and lifecyclemanagement.• Ensure usability, scalability, and reliability of all digital products.• Develop and enforce comprehensive cybersecurity and data privacy frameworks• Lead IT security initiatives, including policy development, incident response planning, riskassessments, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g, HIPAA, SOC 2 as applicable).• Monitor emerging security threats and implement proactive mitigationstrategies to reduce risk and maintain business continuity.• Manage on-premise server and network infrastructure, ensuring system uptime,reliability, and security.• Manage Azure and other cloud-based platforms to effectively support and scale hybrid• Oversee the evaluation, procurement, and management of enterprise software, licenses,and cross-functional tools.• Optimize technology spend by identifying redundancies, consolidating systems, andeliminating unused licenses.• Negotiate vendor contracts to secure cost-efficient, scalable solutions that support long term business needs.

Education

• Grapevine

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  1986 — 1990

• Devry

  Bachelors of Science, Computer Information Systems

  1995 — 1999

• American InterContinental University

  Masters, Master in Technical Management

  2004 — 2005

Skills

• Wcf
• Web Services
• Iis
• Software Development
• Ssrs
• Asp.net
• Wpf
• Apache
• Networking
• Asp.net Ajax
• Html
• SEO
• Css
• Network Administration
• Project Management
• Javascript
• Analysis
• Android
• Asp.net Mvc
• Databases
• Dhtml
• Database Design
• Visual Basic
• Integration
• Crystal Reports
• Entity Framework
• Cms
• Software Project Management
• N-Tier
• Programming
• Java
• Asp
• Sql
• Web Applications
• Ado.net
• Xaml
• Php
• Windows Server
• Mysql
• Winforms