Phillip Dana

About Phillip Dana

I am driven by innovation and transformation—not only of technology, but of organizational culture through digital transformation and digitization. By applying strategic alignment, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving, I help identify opportunities that improve performance, enable change, and position the business to stay ahead of market demands. My focus is on providing clear leadership and direction that translates technology into measurable business value.In the evolving IT landscape, effective leadership requires continuous learning, adaptability, and the ability to develop others beyond traditional role definitions. I prioritize building teams that operate as innovative, strategic partners to the business—strengthening relationships, driving meaningful change, and enabling the organization to achieve its objectives by leveraging IT as a competitive advantage.My technical expertise flexes to meet business needs, with security and data at the core of every solution. I believe strong leaders surround themselves with talent that challenges them, recognizing that hiring and empowering people who are smarter than oneself accelerates innovation, supports scalable growth, and creates an environment where both the business and its people can thrive.

Experience

1. VP of Transformation and Digitization

   AC Foods

   Apr 2024 — Present

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Applied Management

  2015 — 2016

• Empire College School of Business

  Information Technology, Network Security

  2010 — 2011

• DeVry University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Science-Information management

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Network Documentation
• Networking
• Sql, 2000,2005,2008
• Network Security
• Dell Workstations
• Microsoft Exchange
• Project Management
• Development of Employees
• Network Administration
• Vmware
• Cisco Technologies
• Security Compliance
• Citrix
• System Administration
• Network Protocol Analysis
• Dell Poweredge Servers
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• Windows Xp
• Computer Hardware
• Management Operations
• Tcp/Ip Protocols
• Sonicwall
• Windows
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Support
• Tcp/Ip
• Cisco Systems Products
• Switches
• Windows 7
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Security
• Casino Technologies
• Dell Openmanage
• Active Directory
• Xp
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Dell Switches