Dana Ledford

SVP, Chief Technology Officer @Mechanics Bank

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

ITT Technical Institute

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