Brian Shaw

About Brian Shaw

I help mid-market organizations rethink the systems slowing them down — so they can scale smarter, operate more efficiently, and make more informed decisions with less friction.As CIO at ImageQuest, I work directly with clients as a Fractional CIO and systems advisor, helping teams turn complexity into clarity and technology into traction.Whether you\'re navigating AI, automation, or aging infrastructure, I bring a hands-on, outcomes-first approach to tech strategy. From streamlining workflows to modernizing data platforms, I build solutions that scale and stick.I’ve led high-stakes initiatives across IT, healthcare, and education, including enterprise migrations, cross-platform automation, and AI-integrated data projects. By starting with the end in mind, I help teams design outcomes using the tools they already have — or extend them with platforms like Power Automate, SQL, Microsoft Fabric, APIs, Jupyter, Python, or AI/LLMs like ChatGPT.What sets me apart is the way I combine systems thinking with execution:• I partner with executive teams to shape strategy• I prototype and validate fast, with the end in mind• I work side-by-side with teams to co-build solutions they understand, own, and can growMy leadership style is grounded in curiosity, transparency, and action. I believe solutions are stronger when we shape them together — anchored in shared goals and real-world constraints.If you’re exploring fractional CIO support, AI-integrated operations, or how to modernize your tech stack without starting from scratch, let’s talk.

Experience

1. Chief Information Officer

   Imagequest Llc

   May 2023 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   As the Chief Information Officer at ImageQuest, a Managed Security/Service Provider, I oversee internal systems and the revitalization of IT processes and scalability to serve our clients in industries subject to strict data security compliance regulations. My role is centered on customizing technology solutions to meet the diverse needs of various departments and team members while concurrently leading strategic technology initiatives that align with and propel the organization’s goals forward. A key aspect of my leadership is mentoring emerging leaders within the organization, bolstering our capacity to navigate future challenges and foster sustainable growth.I am immersed in several innovative projects that integrate artificial intelligence and robotic process automation frameworks. These initiatives are pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency and redefining our client service model. By leveraging these advanced technologies, we\'re improving our service delivery in more meaningful ways and strategically scaling the organization for future growth. This exciting phase of technological evolution underscores our commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments and continuously delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Education

• Williamson College

  B.S., Management and Ethics

  2001 — 2003

• Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management

  Executive Development Institute, Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers

  2013 — 2013

• MIT Management Executive Education Online

  Certificate, Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy

  2018 — 2019

• American InterContinental University

  M.Ed., Leading an Educational Organization

  2007 — 2007

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Html
• Veterans
• Nonprofits
• Team Leadership
• Higher Education
• Program Management
• Modx
• Training
• Educational Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Php
• Staff Development
• Analysis
• Educational Technology
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Curriculum Development
• Strategic Planning
• Distance Learning
• Leadership
• Organizational Development
• E-Learning
• Curriculum Design
• Instructional Technology
• Non-Profits
• Coaching
• Microsoft Office
• Instructional Design
• Adult Education