Kenneth Dabney

About Kenneth Dabney

With over fifteen years of experience in IT Leadership, I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Azure Administrator, with expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Agile methodologies, and DevOps.As the Director of IT, I coordinate and prioritize projects regarding all technical needs, including applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business operations. I map business processes, turn requirements into specifications, and lead the IT service delivery operation across the Americas. I also develop positive relationships with business stakeholders, Executive Leadership and C-Suite, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.My mission is to partner with executive leadership to align IT solutions with organizational objectives, and to leverage IT best practices to deliver business value. I am passionate about learning new technologies, enhancing my skills, and empowering my team to achieve excellence.

Experience

1. Director of Information Technology

   GFL Environmental Inc.

   Aug 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Executive Strategy & Partnership: Serve as the primary IT liaison for AVPs and Senior Leadership, translating complex business requirements into technical roadmaps. I oversee a diverse portfolio including Infrastructure, Facilities, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Applications.M&A Integration Leadership: Lead the end-to-end technical integration for mergers and acquisitions, successfully onboarding and harmonizing systems for cohorts averaging 250+ employees per acquisition.Large-Scale Team Leadership: Direct a multi-tier team of 4 Managers and 30 Analysts. I focus on fostering an Agile culture, professional mentorship, and maintaining a high-performance delivery pipeline.Operational Excellence: Partner with Service Delivery leadership to govern Tier support processes, ensuring consistent, cost-effective service that exceeds stakeholder KPIs and drives business value.Digital Transformation: Champion the adoption of industry-leading trends and digital advances to solve chronic business challenges and modernize regional operations.

Education

• University of Houston

  Associate's Degree, Associate in Arts

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Computer Hardware
• First Aid
• Telecommunications
• Nutrition
• Healthcare
• Integration
• Cpr Certified
• Lan-Wan
• Visio
• Training
• Leadership
• Military
• Microsoft Technologies
• Exercise Physiology
• Customer Service
• Program Management
• Troubleshooting
• Cisco Certified
• Networking
• Quality Assurance
• Hardware
• Ccna
• Fitness Training
• Ccent
• Aed
• Security Clearance
• Routers
• Strategic Planning
• Security
• Personal Training
• Military Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Media
• System Administration
• Team Building