Kenneth Ferguson
Member Board of Directors @Wake Monarch Academy
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WORK HISTORY
Member Board of Directors @Wake Monarch Academy
Ferguson, currently the Director of I.T. at NC State University\'s Friday Institute, brings with him a wealth of experience in the education and technology, security, and law enforcement sectors. He is an accomplished leader with a demonstrated history of success in managing complex projects, developing strategic plans, and fostering collaboration among diverse teams. As a Board Member at Wake Monarch Academy, Ferguson will be lending his expertise and experience to support the school\'s mission to provide education and support services to vulnerable children and teens in the Raleigh community.
EDUCATION
Will C.Wood High School
High School Diploma
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT KENNETH FERGUSON
Dynamic and results-driven IT Director with over 14 years of progressive leadership experience in information technology strategy, execution, and operational management. Proven expertise in transforming IT infrastructures to align with organizational goals, driving innovation, and managing multi-million-dollar budgets efficiently. Extensive experience in Audio-Visual (AV) technology procurement, deployment, and support, with a track record of delivering seamless AV experiences for large-scale events and daily operations.Recognized for leading large-scale IT and AV projects at NC State University, demonstrating strong project management skills and delivering on-time, within budget, and with exceptional quality. Active leader in university governance as the Vice Chairman of the Staff Senate Governance Committee and past staff alternate delegate to the UNC System Senate, contributing to policy development and advocacy for staff initiatives. As the Director of IT at NC State University Friday Institute, I also manage the IT budgeting and procurement for the organization, ensuring compliance with the university\'s best practices and meeting the needs of the staff. I also serve on the leadership team and act as a liaison to the university\'s Office of Information Technology, fostering collaboration and communication across departments and units.With 14 years of experience in physical security, law enforcement partnership, and operational management, I have a proven knowledge of advanced technology, data communications, and desktop technology. I also have a strong background in web development and educational technology, as I supervise IT and web development employees and contractors, and moderate and manage systems and programs for research and innovation, such as JAMF Pro, Moodle, Active Directory, AWS, and Azure. My goal is to leverage my skills and credentials to support the Friday Institute\'s mission of advancing education through innovation.
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