David Quesada
Details
Cybersecurity
Maryville University of Saint Louis
2017 : 2019
Certificate in Cybersecurity
Central Michigan University
2017 : 2017
Master of Education (MEd)
Educational Leadership
Saginaw Valley State University
1997 : 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
1986 : 1990
DeWitt Public Schools
Director of Technology, Cybersecurity & Media Services
As the Director of Technology, I lead I.T. operations by developing and managing a $3M budget covering 24 virtual centers, 3K students, and 200 staff. I oversee cross-functional teams and manage state technology resource center by monitoring ticket system, resolving user issues, and procuring critical I.T. equipment for virtual centers. I design security initiatives to advance safety of buildings and infrastructure.
♦ In this capacity, I created and established inaugural online inventory management system that catalogued and tracked over 8K devices state-wide, which streamlined operations and reduced I.T. spending.
♦ By establishing and facilitating training for over 200 staff members across the state of Michigan, I bolstered individual fluency and technology integration with classroom instruction.
2017 : 2022
Berrien Springs Public Schools
Off-Campus Director of Technology
Working with the Odem-Edroy School District, I championed district technology operations including website and social media management, student information system administration, and Google application staff trainings. I integrated technology for three buildings at the classroom-level by leading instructional courses to enhance student and faculty technical fluency. I analyzed systems, identified operational issues, deployed cost-effective resolutions, and formulated district-wide recommendations for daily technology use.
♦ Under my leadership, the school district was awarded with over $250K in federal and grant funds that enabled significant technological and infrastructure improvements.
♦ As Director, I coordinated operations for over 30 software applications and established programs that allowed one-to-one technology support for over 1.1K students throughout the district.
2013 : 2017
Odem-Edroy ISD
Technology Director
During my tenure at Bay City Public Schools, I orchestrated district-wide technology operations with a $500K budget by leading a cross-functional team of seven staff to oversee I.T. systems. I analyzed network and program functionality, identified operational issues, and deployed effective resolutions to optimize performance at 13 instructional buildings. I designed daily use recommendations for implementation by district faculty and staff to advance I.T. fluency and operations while mitigating system issues.
♦ I was an integral Central Office administrator that collaborated with six counterparts to establish strategic initiatives for building and I.T. programs.
♦ As a result of my work securing $328K in grants and federal funds, classroom projectors were upgraded and wireless infrastructure was significantly improved.
2008 : 2013
Bay City Public Schools
Director of Technology/Bay 3TV
Skills
Classroom, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, IT Management, K-12, Software as a Service (SaaS), Staff Development, Teacher Training, Teaching
About
I am an analytical, innovative, experienced, and highly educated I.T. leader with a robust career developing optimized programs and facilitating impactful courses for educational institutions. Over the course of my professional history, I have held many roles where I leveraged my I.T. knowledge in conjunction with my passion for education to drive advancements for both students and teachers at all grade levels. I have established myself as an impactful leader and thrive in roles where I can lead cross-functional teams, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and develop engaging programs to bolster end-user experiences. By progressing through specialized roles and completing multiple graduate degree programs, I developed an expansive skillset including cybersecurity, I.T. management, infrastructure development, program and financial management, network administration, and systems integration.
By challenging myself to continually advance in the I.T. and education fields, I have achieved a number of accomplishments that advanced operations within the communities in which I was working. I have secured over $575K in grants and federal funds to revitalize I.T. systems and buildings, designed high-impact courses for education professionals to bolster instructional effectiveness, and spearheaded the development of a $3M budget to manage 24 I.T. centers supporting 3.2K end users.
In each of my current and past roles, I have positioned myself as a creative thinker and effective problem solver that can identify systemic issues, engineer efficiency solutions, and implement structures to optimize internal functionality. I thrive in roles where I can capitalize on my vast and diverse skillset by connecting I.T. management with educational advancement. Connect with me if you are looking to network with an accomplished director that can lead cross-functional teams, manage complex programs, and support organizational achievement.
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