Chris Schofield

Background

About Chris Schofield

I am an accomplished Technology Director with proven success advancing innovative technology programs to achieve resilient, secure, and cost-effective outcomes of high value within the education sector. A track record of collaborating with key stakeholders to truly understand needs and priorities in order to define and develop solutions that optimize organizational effectiveness, delivering progressive business and learning opportunities. I demonstrate a distinctive mix of deep technical expertise, the ability to build strong relationships, a passion for creatively solving complex challenges, and the credibility to persuasively communicate solutions. Cultivator of sustainable business through divergent thinking, process optimization, and innovative strategy Human-centered leader prioritizing people, collaboration, and a culture of interdependence Analytical interpreter adept at transforming the complex into user-friendly technology Problem-solving mindset and hands-on approach to driving key projects from vision to execution Career Highlights- Achieved unprecedented staff retention rates across team, preserving deep collective knowledge and increasing overall productivity levels- Improved safety of >1,700 students and 250 staff through the introduction of a door access control system and digital CCTV System- Saved >100 hours annually by automating student account set-up and integrating with SIS, eliminating day-to-day provisioning tasks- Shifted to online learning in <2 weeks during pandemic, ensuring accessibility of hardware and software to school community, including 33% of student cohort living remotely- Introduced VoIP phone system generating a 33% cost savings and a zero-turnaround time for problem resolution- Upgraded and standardized instructional technology across classrooms, gaining teacher buy-in through ongoing professional development training- Introduced Gmail and saved circa $7,500 per year in licensing and server operating costs while gaining access to a broader, more versatile, interactive, and centralized solution in Google Apps for Education- Reduced annual spending by with the insourcing of server management. Proposal Development | Digital Transformations | IT Policy Design | Strategy & Planning | System Architecture | Change Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Project Management | Quality Assurance | Networks & Security | Process Improvement | Leadership & Training | VoIP Configuration | Regulatory Compliance | Data Analytics | Infrastructure Maintenance | Troubleshooting | Vendor Relationship