Dana Ledford

About Dana Ledford

At Mechanics Bank, our team is pioneering digital transformation in the financial sector, leveraging expertise in cloud management, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Our work is centered on translating complex IT environments into streamlined, agile frameworks that empower the business to meet its strategic objectives.My role as Chief Technology Officer encompasses advocating for innovative solutions that align with our business strategy and supporting the organization\'s journey towards enhanced digital capabilities. By fostering a culture of continual improvement and leading our IT organizational structure, we ensure that Mechanics Bank remains at the forefront of technological advancement in the banking industry.

Experience

1. SVP, Chief Technology Officer

   Mechanics Bank

   Oct 2019 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Guide and advise stakeholders about disruptive technologies and trends (Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Fintech solutions, Cyber Security, and Data Management and Governance)Lead analysis of the business\'s future-state capabilities and current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement and driving the business forwardTranslate, advocate and support business strategy to achieve the organization\'s targeted business outcomesDevelop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business through leadership, mentorship, and strategic vision.Determine the relationship between people, processes, information, technology in relationship to driving innovation and creating an operating environment that is simpler, better, effective and efficientPromote and oversee strategic relationships between internal Technology resources and external entities, vendors, and partner organizations.Collaborate with organizational business partners to develop and present business capability models and roadmaps to facilitate discussion and decision making with stakeholders across the companyLead and develop an IT Team of professionals to improve working knowledge of technology used within the organization and assist in effective adoption and use of technology within the end user communityBuild a Cyber Aware Culture and maintain operational vigilance to reduce cyber risk

Education

• ITT Technical Institute

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Disaster Recovery
• Vmware Esx
• Data Center
• Windows 7
• Saas
• San
• Dns
• Integration
• Virtualization
• Microsoft Technologies
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Emc San Administration
• Management
• IT Operations
• IT Strategy
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• .net
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Network Security
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Citrix
• Active Directory
• Infrastructure
• Windows Server
• Information Security
• Networking
• System Administration
• Information Technology
• Help Desk Support
• Databases
• Vpn
• Leadership
• Vmware