Jim T.
Microsoft MVP | Director of Technology, NCS | PowerShell.news
- Role
- Director of Technology at Niles Community Schools
- Location
- Watervliet, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jim T.
Volunteer: Treasurer, Watervliet School Board; Chairman, City of Watervliet Planning…
Experience
Director of Technology
Oct 2023 — Present · Niles, MI, US
Transforming educational technology infrastructure to enhance student achievement and operational excellence. Leading a team of 5 professionals including 3 technicians, 1 Systems Administrator, and 1 Administrative Assistant to deliver comprehensive instructional IT solutions.Recent Achievements:Modernized cybersecurity posture with zero-trust endpoint protection and district-wide multi-factor authentication implementation. Led comprehensive infrastructure construction projects including new secure entrance technology deployment, Performing Arts Center technology integration, wrestling building connectivity infrastructure, and high school office technology installations. Executed major hardware refreshes including teacher laptop replacement, district-wide projector upgrades, and classroom audio system deployments.Budget Management Excellence:Developed comprehensive 25-year refresh cycle projections for Chromebooks, staff devices, infrastructure, and physical security systems. Created detailed budget models addressing potential state and federal funding cuts while maintaining operational excellence. Demonstrated exceptional vendor negotiation skills, securing competitive pricing on enterprise-level technology solutions.Core Expertise:Educational Technology Leadership & Strategic PlanningConstruction Project Technology IntegrationTeam Management & Professional DevelopmentLong-term Budget Development & Financial ForecastingCIPA Compliance & Student Safety TechnologyInfrastructure Modernization & Cybersecurity
Education
Capella University
Master of Science - MS, Information Systems & Technology Management
2016 — 2017
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy
2006 — 2010
Skills
- Powershell
- Microsoft Azure
- Project Management
- Cisco Technologies
- Windows Server
- Web Development
- Wordpress
- Networking
- Social Media
- Social Media Marketing
- Css
- Javascript
- Linux
- Puppet
- Website Development
- System Administration
- Leadership
- E-Commerce
- Sql
- Email Marketing
- Jquery
- Graphic Design
- Public Speaking
- Php
- Mysql
- Mobile Devices
- Speech Writing
- Json
- Html 5
- Dreamweaver
- Software Development
- C#
- Visual Basic
- Vb.net
- Windows
- Html5
- Advertising
- Css3
- Wakanda
- Consulting
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