Julian Hooker
Associate Managing Director @Texas Tech University System
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Managing Director @Texas Tech University System
Lubbock, TX, US
Senior IT leader and application-focused architect providing technical leadership across software development, systems integration, and enterprise initiatives within a federated higher-education environment. Role combines hands-on engineering, architectural guidance, and people leadership, with a strong foundation in identity and security-aware system design.Application Architecture & Software Development * Designed and developed PHP and JavaScript applications supporting system-wide websites * Led integrations and automation using APIs to improve content management and information accessibility * Built AI-assisted automation using local LLMs (Ollama) to generate page summaries and programmatically update CMS content * Integrated an enterprise search platform into the TTU System website to improve discoverability across distributed contentEnterprise & Systems Architecture * Serve as a trusted technical advisor on cross-functional initiatives, providing application, and systems architecture guidance * Support evaluation and early-stage design of new platforms, cloud services, and enterprise tools * Help teams translate business needs into scalable, maintainable technical solutions in a decentralized IT organizationLeadership & Initiative Support * Frequently engaged to provide structure and leadership for new initiatives lacking established ownership * Mentor technical staff and project leads on design tradeoffs, architecture, and implementation approaches * Contribute to organizational alignment efforts within TTU System ITIdentity, Access & Security (Managed Domain)* Manage a two-person IAM team responsible for ERP identity provisioning, access control, and audits * Oversee access governance, biannual access reviews, and audit support * Apply security and identity principles as foundational elements of application and system architecture
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering Physics with specialization in Electrical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT JULIAN HOOKER
Knowledgeable, well-rounded Information Technology professional with 25+ years of experience in Higher Education. Particularly strong in software engineering and web architecture, plus a proven history of leading teams through software project management, cybersecurity compliance, automation, and process implementation. Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.StrengthsFinder Strengths: Input, Maximizer, Adaptability, Strategic, Ideation
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