Developing Strategy
&
Building Teams
For Growth

Technology is a powerful and necessary tool, but tech is just one piece of the puzzle.

Many technologists lack proven leadership skills.

As a seasoned US Army officer adept in leadership and strategy development, I bring expertise in technology strategy, team leadership, and corporate strategy to elevate your professional services team. With over 25 years in technology and leadership, I align tech and operations to meet organizational goals for professional services firms.

My energy thrives on leading teams, developing those to go beyond my expectations, & surrounding myself in a culture of positive intentions, extreme challenges, forward focus, & unique opportunities for the driven.

As a retired US Army officer, my comfort zone is building and leading organizations. Where I excel, is strategy development through hands-on understanding of processes and systems. Translating between tech & operations to achieve organizational desired outcomes gives me satisfaction.

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My leadership experience in technical environments is shaped by a commitment to continuous professional development, enabling greatness through positive intentions and action.

As a leader, I prioritize both technical systems and the people behind them, utilizing my expertise in leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring to support your business.

I have a track record of success working on large-scale projects where failure is not an option, and I bring that same level of dedication to your organization.

Professional and friendly, I'm hands-on when needed, ensuring that we achieve your objectives without being condescending or overwhelming.

With over 20 years of experience in technology and leading people-driven systems, I know how to get the job done right. Let's work together to build a culture that values the right priorities for success.

Culture Values Priorities

Gordon Bjorman

"Continuous professional development enables greatness because it is an opportunity to formulate positive intentions and act on them. "

Recent Readings

Wiring the Winning Organization -Gene Kim & Steven Spear
The Essential Guide to Cybersecurity for SMBs - Gary Hayslip
ABA Cyber Security Handbook - ABA
The Lawyers as CEO - Reza Torkzadesh
Leading From Anywhere - David Burkas
Play Bigger - Ramadan & Peterson
Life's Messy, Live Happy - Cy Wakeman
Twelve And A Half- Gary Vaynerchuk
Never Lose A Customer Again - Joey Coleman
Law Firm SEO - Jason Hennessey
Crucial Conversations - Kerry Patterson
Exactly What To Say - Phil Jones
Start With Why -Simon Sinek
No Ego - Cy Wakeman
Who - Geoff Smart
The Case For Culture - Eric Farber
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 - Travis Bradberry

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Prior Experiences

2018 - 2022

CIO
Berry Law Firm

Transformed the technology and digital culture to enable teams of practitioners and operational production systems.

We did not merely survive the pandemic, we thrived as we were postured for secure mobility.

Transformed data through hygiene, structure, applying policy and migration to cloud based SaaS systems.

2016 - 2017

COO
G3 Deputy Chief Of Staff For Operations, and Cyber Development NE ARNG

Developed strategic direction and supporting objectives for the organization’s core services and operations.

Responsible for cyber mission force development.

Collaborated to resolve issues and develop policies at organizational, State, and National levels.

2014 - 2016

CIO
DOIM G6 Deputy Chief Of Staff For Information Management

Directly oversaw information assurance, compliance, digital literacy, training, and daily operations of a distributed network across 29 locations serving 4,000 users.

Active in policy development at the State and National levels to include direct contact with Congressional delegations.

Established the strategic direction and supporting operational objectives for all information technology functions.

Active in regional and national advisory councils to further cyber force development and coordination.

2012 - 2014

CISO
Computer Network Defense Team Chief

Established processes to identify talent, elevate skilled staff, demand competency, and establish certification improvement programs.

Built the agency’s cyber mission forces setting strategic direction, establishing and monitoring objectives, and coordinating resourcing through planning, programming, and budgeting cycles.

Led cyber teams through local, State, and National exercises that included simulated digital to kinetic actions, the full shutdown of primary and alternate data centers, networking infrastructure, and telecommunications equipment.

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