Data Analytics Senior It

Zakary T. Larson

*** * *********** *****, ******** City, KS 67005

580-***-**** *********@*****.***

Executive Summary

Senior IT Executive with extensive experience in higher education technology, enterprise IT strategy, and digital transformation. Skilled in aligning technology with institutional goals, optimizing IT ecosystems, and leading large-scale projects in cloud adoption, ERP/SIS modernization, and cybersecurity. Expertise in IT governance, infrastructure upgrades, data analytics, compliance, and cost optimization. Strong background in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, cross-functional teams, and vendor negotiations.

Professional Experience

Southwestern College, Winfield, KS

Director of IT / Administrative Computing (CIO Responsibilities) 2017 – Present

Lead and manage the entire IT department, overseeing network infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, learning management systems, telecommunications, and helpdesk support.

Oversee and optimize the IT budget, reducing operational costs while improving service delivery.

Lead the transition from PowerCampus SIS to a new cloud-based SIS solution.

Directed the migration to a SaaS-based learning management system, improving system uptime.

Led IT infrastructure improvements, including network bandwidth upgrades, wireless enhancements, VOIP implementation, SAN migration, and security camera system expansion.

Strengthened cybersecurity policies and compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI-DSS.

Implemented enterprise security solutions such as Vonahi for security testing and multi-tiered backup strategies.

Managed data analytics and business intelligence tools, improving institutional reporting and decision-making.

Negotiated vendor contracts, reducing costs and improving service agreements.

Serve as an advisor to the President’s Cabinet and Board of Trustees, aligning IT initiatives with institutional strategies.

Established IT governance structures, including the Tech Acquisition & Evaluation Committee and the Campus Systems Transition Committee.

Systems Analyst & Applications Developer 2011 – Present

Managed enterprise applications and ERP/SIS integrations to streamline data flow and improve efficiency.

Led Salesforce CRM integration to improve automation across admissions, financial aid, and student services.

Developed and maintained SQL Server databases and institutional reporting solutions.

Designed and implemented custom integrations between SIS, ERP, LMS, and financial systems.

Previous Experience

OSU – UML, Ponca City, OK

Web/Apps Developer & Graphics Media Designer 2009 – 2011

Developed ASP.NET and SharePoint applications for business process automation.

Designed institutional branding, graphics, and digital content.

Smith International, Inc., Ponca City, OK

Programmer Analyst 2005 – 2009

Designed and developed enterprise applications and intranet solutions.

Managed SharePoint environments and automated internal collaboration.

Enterprise IT Systems Management

ERP/SIS: PowerCampus/Self-Service (Transitioning to a new SIS)

Financial Systems: Dynamics GP, Cashnet, Meadowpay, OneCard

HR & Payroll: Paycom

Student Engagement & Services: Salesforce, PowerFaids, Student Forms

Academic Technology: Blackboard, DegreeSight, NSC

Athletics & Registrar: NAIA, Parchment

Infrastructure & Cloud: AWS, Azure, XEN Virtualization, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS

Cybersecurity & Compliance: Vonahi, Security Key Servers, SIEM, FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI-DSS

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Computer Operations Technology, Southwestern College, Winfield, KS

Associate of Arts, Business Emphasis, Cowley County Community College, Arkansas City, KS

Certifications & Professional Affiliations

Coursera - AI For Everyone

KICA Campus Tech & Cybersecurity

EDUCAUSE – IT Leadership Community

Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC)

HESS Consortium – IT Leadership & Systems Strategy Member

Core Competencies

IT Leadership and Strategy

Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity and Compliance

ERP/SIS and Financial Systems Management

Cloud Computing and SaaS Deployments

IT Budgeting and Cost Optimization

Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

Project and Vendor Management

Infrastructure Modernization and Network Security

Industry Flexibility

While my expertise has been in higher education IT leadership, my experience in IT strategy, cybersecurity, ERP modernization, enterprise systems, and cloud transformation makes me a strong candidate for roles in corporate IT, government, healthcare, and financial services.

References

Available upon request.

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