Jeffery Peden

About Jeffery Peden

Experienced Information Technology and business leader with more than 30 years demonstrated history working in the public and private sectors. Equipped with diverse technical management experience in all aspects of IT, telecommunications, call center operations, customer service, application development, administration, financial management and organizational vision. Key focus is building and motivating high performing multi-disciplined teams characterized by commitment, integrity, desire and focus on aligning an IT organization to enable business performance. Major strengths: proven servant leadership and communication skills, meticulous problem-solving techniques and analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to get the job done under pressure.Specialties: CIO, IT Management, IT Transformation, Strategy, Shared Services Implementation, Process Improvement, Data Center Consolidation, Talent Organization, High Performing Teams, Negotiations, IT Governance.

Experience

1. Deputy Chief Information Officer

   Texas Workforce Commision

   Jan 2016 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   The Deputy CIO performs highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Provides leadership and direction to 250 IT Staff, while overseeing a budget in excess of $90 million supporting a 4,800-person state agency. Develops and implements strategic planning actions and policy decisions and makes recommendations concerning the direction of the IT Division. Assumes responsibility for day-to-day operations/service delivery of the IT organization with the full authority of the IT Director. Communicates and interacts with agency executive management on an ongoing basis and when acting in the Director’s absence. Plans, manages, and directs activities including resource management (budget, procurement, and projecting) and business process improvement and organizational effectiveness. Manages highly complex and advanced projects that cross functional agency systems which requires coordinating, planning, and scheduling during project development and implementation stages. Develops guidelines, policies and procedures. Analyzes existing Information Technology procedures and recommends changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Education

• United States Air Force Academy

  Bachelor of Science - BS, General Studies

  1981 — 1985