Zachary Haines
Chief Technology Officer @Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Technology Officer @Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston, TX, US
In my current role, I present short- and long-term strategies to executives and the board to address technology, team, and process transformation. I also serve as executive sponsor for all major technology initiatives.I\'ve led a multi-year technology transformation—including design and execution of long-term strategy with the mandate to deliver IT value in executing the museum mission-Increased uptime and reliability, improved DR and BCP position, and mitigated significant security risks-Revamped 4 payment systems to P2PE PCI certified standards-Implemented a hybrid cloud approach, reducing data center space by 60% and moving key systems to SaaS, AWS, and Azure-Directed migration to new, state-of-the-art CRM, ticketing, fund raising, and marketing solution-Ensured high levels of transparency—streamlining project approval, growing consensus, and eliminating obstacles-Initiated a multi-year security strategy to protect the collection and our visitors including overhauls of IP-camera systems, motion detection, object approach systems, and intrusion detection-Directed all technology buildout including Wi-Fi, AV, POS, security, way finding, and peripherals for 3 new $500M buildings—the Glassell School of Art, The Sara Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation, and the Nancy and Rich Kinder Galleries for Modern Art—with 2 conference rooms, theater, and 14 galleries-Contained IT total expense and drove significant business value and IT maturity within existing operating and capital budgets.
EDUCATION
Bucknell University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations
Bellevue University
Master of Science (MS), Organizational Performance
SKILLS
ABOUT ZACHARY HAINES
As a not-for-profit technology executive, I believe strongly that it\'s my job to leverage technology to help us accomplish our mission—because giving back to the community is a core value for me.I\'m a systems thinker—and I\'m passionate about understanding every nook and cranny of the organization to ensure that IT is always fully aligned and supporting our short- and long-term goals. I enjoy thinking on 3-5 year horizons and executing strategies that deeply transform the organization. I value transparency. I work closely with my executive peers and stakeholders to clearly and effectively communicate the real value that technology can bring both today, tomorrow, and years down the line. This commitment to open communication has enabled me to transform adversaries into advocates, drive alignment, and ensure that technology is seen as a true enabler—and not as a cost center. My belief in transparency has also enabled me to drive clear, organization-wide governance processes and policies—streamlining the technology development and deployment process and increasing customer satisfaction. I also recognize that technology is not always the answer—or the problem. The issue may be process, for example—and throwing tech in will not deliver ROI. I focus on the problem to determine the optimal solution.
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