Dan Brooks

Background

About Dan Brooks

An experienced CTO with a proven track record of defining and leading the development of innovative software and services. Fluent with industry and technology practices to properly position businesses for continued growth in a highly competitive and dynamic landscape. Leverage well-developed industry networks, change management, and project management skills to ensure technology initiatives are up-to-date and successfully deployed throughout an organization. Direct all aspects of Information Technology to deliver and support solutions including the development and management of annual IT operational and capital budgets, and leading teams that strive to exceed organizational goals. Key contributor to strategic planning, human resources, finance management, employee development, and policy-making. Management and Information Technology: • Ability to lead project managers, system development teams, help desk team, and network administrators • Ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to make appropriate business recommendations • Ability to manage and maintain out-sourced and in-house developed systems • Excellent time management skills • Consistently deliver projects on time AND within established budgets • Ability to evaluate new technology and determine the impact on the organization • Strong analytical, research, and problem solving skills Communication: • Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization regarding technical and operational matters, both verbally and in writing Leadership: • Ability to foster trust and loyalty with team members • Ability to inspire teams to accomplish amazing things • Enthusiastic about identifying key problems in the business and in the industry • Give proper credit for accomplishments as well as take ownership for mistakes • Willing to take on the risk of decision making • Strong understanding of the association’s goals, processes, and procedures • True belief in empowering employees, and allowing employees to go a little off script Supplier Relations: • Strategically plan for and manage interactions with third party organizations that supply goods and services • Proven abilities to negotiate fair contracts with various suppliers • Rapport building skills