Influence Board

Darius Jack

Director of Network and Infrastructure Services

Metropolitan State University of Denver

$250

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Darius's Summary

Energetic leader with a passion for leading a technology organization, and enjoy solving complex business problems. Being an infrastructure leader, I have a proven track record of aligning technology with corporate strategy while meeting budgetary requirements. Drive and leadership is Darius greatest strengths. He has over 30 years of technology and management experience. Most recently serving as Vice President of Infrastructure and Data Center Operations for BJC Healthcare, Western Union, and First Data Corporation. During his tenure as a Vice President, he has lead technology and Organization Transformation that involved moving to a managed services organizational model. He has guided the creation and implementation of critical IT disciplines, and developed a strategy to transform Western Union Data Center to a COLO model to reduce complexity and realize significant cost savings. He lead the move to a cloud provider to host the development and quality assurance environments which influenced the article "Why is Cloud Better The Second Time Around". He is driven by a desire to inspire and develop others and giving back to the community and non-profit organizations have a special place in his heart. Specialties/Skills & Expertise: Leadership & Team Building • ITSM • Strategy Planning/Implementation • Vendor Relationships • Contract Review & Negotiations • Technology & Organization Transformation • Cloud Computing • Outsourcing Strategies • Process Re-Engineering • Service Delivery • Staff Development & Mentoring

About Darius

  • Span of Control

    The number of people reporting to them

    10-49

  • Industry

    Education

  • Size of Company

    In terms of revenue

    $250 - $499 Million

  • Employees of Company

    The number of people working for this company

    101-500

  • Business Function

    Information Technology/Engineering

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