Tim Farris

About Tim Farris

Hello, my name is Tim Farris and I’m a visionary, solutions-focused IT executive with over 20 years of experience designing and leading technology strategies that fuel business growth and innovation, especially in highly regulated life sciences and commercial environments. My approach is anchored in building high-performance teams, optimizing digital ecosystems, and ensuring compliance with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, and HIPAA. I believe in harnessing technology as a strategic asset, not just a support function, to transform organizational capabilities and deliver meaningful, data-driven insights.Throughout my career, I’ve orchestrated large-scale digital transformations, led modern infrastructure deployments, and integrated solutions (including AI/ML) that streamline operations, mitigate risks, and bolster enterprise competitiveness. Recognized multiple times with President’s Awards, I take pride in fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and innovation, where teams feel empowered to drive technology forward and achieve measurable impact.I’m passionate about helping organizations navigate the complexities of technology evolution. By unifying corporate IT and business units under a shared vision, I’ve been able to deliver tangible results, from accelerating research in life sciences to scaling operations seamlessly across federal, state, and global markets. Career Accomplishments• Established Enterprise-Wide Technology Unification: Designed and implemented standardized IT operating models that eliminated inefficiencies and improved collaboration across corporate IT and diverse business units.• Accelerated Research & Operational Scalability: Scaled technology functions from fragmented support teams into fully integrated, high-performing organizations—directly contributing to faster delivery of client-focused solutions.• Built Security & Compliance Frameworks From the Ground Up: Created robust governance and risk protocols (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR), slashing compliance hurdles and driving higher contract win rates in highly regulated industries.• Recognized with Multiple President’s Awards: Honored for exemplary leadership and innovation in driving digital transformation, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment of IT with core business objectives.Feel free to reach out to discuss industry insights, potential collaborations, or emerging tech trends. Let’s connect and explore how strategic IT leadership can shape a future-ready enterprise.

Experience

1. Chief Information Officer

   Clancy & Theys Construction Company

   Sep 2025 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

Education

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  BS, Information Systems and Operations Management

  1999 — 2003

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Masters of Science, Information Science

  2003 — 2005