Scott Gondesen

About Scott Gondesen

Results-oriented technology industry leader and engineering professional with over 30…

Experience

1. Vice President Information Technology

   Jamail & Smith Construction, LP

   Aug 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Develop and execute the company\'s overall IT strategy in alignment with business goals and operational needs- Oversee the management and security of all IT systems, infrastructure, networks, and hardware across multiple office locations and job sites- Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of enterprise software solutions, including construction-specific platforms (e.g, project management, estimating, accounting systems)- Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party IT vendors, consultants, and service providers to ensure cost-effective and reliable solutions- Monitor cybersecurity policies, risk management practices, and data protection protocols to safeguard company information and client data- Ensure consistent support and troubleshooting for day-to-day technical issues across all departments, ensuring minimal downtime and high user satisfaction- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation using emerging technologies- Prepare and manage the IT department budget, ensuring responsible investment in systems and tools that drive efficiency and growth- Stay current with industry trends and advancements to ensure the company\'s technology remains competitive and scalable.

Education

• College of the Mainland

  Criminal Justice / Police Academy

  1998 — 1998

• College of the Mainland

  General Studies

  1993 — 1994

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Databases
• Outsourcing
• Cisco Technologies
• Disaster Recovery
• Servers
• Mergers
• Help Desk Support
• Professional Services
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• IT Service Management
• Data Center
• Consulting
• Infrastructure
• IT Strategy
• Sharepoint
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Telecommunications
• Business Process Improvement
• Cloud Computing
• Active Directory
• Networking
• Integration
• Business Process
• Vendor Management
• Service Delivery
• Technical Support
• Business Analysis
• Troubleshooting
• IT Management
• Information Technology
• Virtualization