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Director, Information Technology and Services

The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC.

Senior technology executive with proven leadership success in defining and implementing IT infrastructure and strategies that allow organizations to continue to operate and expand with proficiency, efficiency, and scalability. Career record of continually and significantly improving organization’s systems, services and automation processes. Pioneered cloud migration initiatives that helped to address and resolve existing critical technology gaps and propel organizations into the future.Aligns IT strategy, planning, and prioritization with overall corporate objectives; optimizes budgets/resources, leads program execution and delivers robust and scalable technology solutions that achieve the objectives of all stakeholders. Leads policy and planning related to IT infrastructure and support services through application of best practices, close monitoring of IT trends, and partnership with key stakeholders. Catalyst for technology innovation, improvement, and change. Drives the process to ensure reliability, scalability, and security of business information and assets. Leads with authenticity, recruits and maintains top talent, coaches/develops existing staff, and builds engaged, motivated teams. Collaborates effectively across all organizational levels and functional areas.