Christopher D. Brechlin

About Christopher D. Brechlin

I\'m a public sector and nonprofit technologist with 15+ years solving operational challenges by designing and launching scalable, cost-effective software solutions. I start every project by learning about the people and processes that make up an organization’s culture, while considering the possible capacity and financial constraints. I learned early in my career that nonprofits struggle with technology investments because of poor planning, as much as a lack of talent.My philosophy on organizational change is rooted in a need for adaptability and informed by a deep knowledge of enterprise technology, system architecture, and how to optimize data flows across teams. For nonprofits, clarity of process improves data quality, which facilitate performance management, and lays a foundation for impact. When supporting nonprofit innovation, it\'s important to learn about the unique context of their work and to lean into hard conversations how they meet their mission, as much as why they\'re committed to it.I have a unique combination of communication and leadership skills, deep domain knowledge on public policy and social programs, and the technical abilities to build and maintain complex systems. Since starting as an AmeriCorps VISTA, I have consulted on or built technology projects for over 50 nonprofits, spanning sectors that include: affordable housing/homelessness, human services/basic needs, youth development, public health, food access/insecurity, and open government data policy.

Experience

1. Director of Data & Digital Systems

   Compass Youth Collaborative

   Mar 2021 — Present · US

   Lead a three-person Data Team that manages the ongoing development and optimization of Navi- Navi is a Case Management Platform designed for CVI programs, by CVI workers in the field- Assess and plan for strategic software and hardware purchases- Oversee cybersecurity planning, policy development, and incident response- Design, build, and launch new fundraising stack that integrates with our data warehouse- Engineer and maintain business intelligence infrastructure for frontline and leadership teams- Contribute to legislative engagement through relationship building and policy research- Establish COMPASS’s brand as a national leader in data-driven CVI strategy- Foster a trauma-informed data culture through collaboration

Education

• University of Connecticut

  Master of Public Policy, Econometrics & Policy Analysis

  2016

• Eastern Connecticut State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Rhetoric and Composition

  2007 — 2009

• Middlesex Community College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  2005 — 2007

• University of Connecticut School of Business

  Advanced Certificate, Business Analytics

  2017 — 2018

Skills

• Public Speaking
• SEO
• Performance Measurement
• Online Platforms
• Social Enterprise
• Data Management
• Moz
• Cross-Sector Collaboration
• Strategic Partnerships
• R
• Poverty
• Strategic Planning
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Strategic Consulting
• Python
• Research
• Event Planning
• Project Management
• Google Adwords
• Facilitation
• Non-Profits
• Social Impact Assessment
• Data Visualization
• Impact Evaluation
• Sql
• Google Analytics
• Program Facilitation
• Training Facilitation
• Project Coordination
• Digital Strategy
• Demographic Analysis
• Volunteer Management
• Html5 & Css3
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Stata
• Analytics
• Nonprofits