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Director of Technology Infrastructure and Production

MARTA was created in 1965 to provide safe, convenient and reliable transit service for the Metro Atlanta region.\r\n\r\nMARTA is the 9th largest public transportation system in the US and North America operating bus, rail and paratransit service for more than 430,000 passenger trips every week day. \r\n\r\nMARTA is primarily funded by a 1% sales tax levied by our member jurisdictions - the City of Atlanta, Clayton and DeKalb counties. \r\n\r\nMARTA is vital to the success of metro Atlanta's economy, the preservation of our environment and the quality of life in our region. According to a University of Georgia study, MARTA is responsible for about $2.6 billion in economic activity every year.

A results-driven information technology leader with 25 years of experience in the IT industry focusing on technical skills, management skills, meeting business goals, and leveraging technology to meet the needs of organizations. Disciplines include infrastructure life cycle management, solution design, procurements, implementation, migrations, and upgrades. Strong business and technical knowledge with the ability to optimize and drive innovation within an organization. A dedicated team player with a proven track record of supporting diverse project teams and efficiently delivering results. Excellent customer service and vendor management relationships. Acknowledged as a reliable, valuable partner with the ability to lead staff, manage incidents, make recommendations, and effectively communicate technology-based solutions.