John Yape

About John Yape

I’m a Senior Operations Leader with more than 24 years of experience in IT operations…

Experience

1. Sr Operations Manager

   TEGNA

   Dec 2015 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   As Senior Manager of IT Operations, I provide strategic leadership for enterprise IT across on-premise and cloud platforms, with accountability for service delivery, vendor and partner management, identity and collaboration tools, and executive support. I partner daily with the Security Director to strengthen organizational security, and work closely with leaders across News, Marketing, Corporate Communications, HR, and Finance to align technology with business objectives. My focus is on building trusted partnerships at all levels, driving automation and operational excellence, and enabling the organization to achieve long-term growth and efficiency through innovative technology solutions.Key Achievements:• Deliver high system availability and reliability by leading enterprise IT operations across infrastructure, networking, and cloud (AWS & Azure).•Drive enterprise rollouts and complex projects, aligning technical delivery with organizational priorities and business impact.•Negotiate and manage vendor and partner contracts, achieving cost efficiencies while improving service quality and scalability.•Implement IT automation that streamlines workflows, reduces manual effort, and enhances both speed and accuracy of operations.•Strengthen the organization’s security posture by collaborating closely with the Security Director on daily operations and governance.•Partner with News, Marketing, Corporate Communications, HR, and Finance to deliver technology solutions that enable seamless end-user experiences.•Build trusted cross-functional partnerships and serve as the escalation point and problem solver for mission-critical issues.•Develop and mentor IT staff, advancing team capabilities and aligning talent with long-term strategic goals.

Education

• Florida Gulf Coast University

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Mobile Communications
• Os X
• Nortel
• Mac Os X
• Telecommunications
• Leadership
• Windows
• Video Editing
• Iphone
• Advertising
• Identity & Access Management (Iam)
• Management
• Visual Basic
• Online Marketing
• Okta
• Scripting
• Cabling
• Sem
• Publishing
• Mobile Solutions
• Online Advertising
• Sccm
• Network Administration