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Executive Director of Technology

Josephfer
Williams.

Twenty-five years of transformative technology leadership across K–12 districts and the enterprise — aligning infrastructure, security, and strategy with the missions they serve.

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Mansfield, Texas · Available for advisory & speaking engagements
25+ yrs
Technology Leadership
8,000+
Users Migrated
$1M
Annual Savings Delivered
3
Districts Led
01 — About

A career built on operational discipline and quiet execution.

I'm an Executive Director of Technology with over two decades of transformative experience leading IT in K–12 districts and the enterprise — ITIL v3 certified, with a track record of aligning technology to mission.

My expertise spans driving innovative cybersecurity measures, spearheading infrastructure modernization projects, and formulating strategic plans that align technology with educational and organizational goals. I bring a proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and optimize vendor relationships to ensure the best value and service.

Through collaborative leadership and a passion for technology advancement, I foster environments that promote continuous learning and adaptation in rapidly evolving landscapes — consistently empowering teams and stakeholders to embrace transformative change.

J. Williams Executive Director of Technology
02 — Experience

Twenty-five years, two arenas, one operating philosophy.

2022 Present
Executive Director of Technology Services
Midlothian ISD

Directing districtwide Technology Services operations — setting IT strategy and long-term plans that enhance instructional and operational effectiveness, while supervising a cross-functional technology team to optimize service delivery.

Strategy — budgeting, resource allocation & compliance with federal, state & local regulations
Modernization — software upgrades, hardware replacements & cybersecurity hardening
Vendors — procurement and contract governance across the technology portfolio
Geographic Scope
Midlothian, Texas
Reporting Line
Direct report to Superintendent
— Concurrent
Chief Information Officer
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

In collaboration with the Director of IT, developing and implementing a comprehensive IT strategic plan aligned with Executive Committee priorities — a multi-year roadmap for platforms, infrastructure, security, and service delivery.

Counsel — advising the Grand Polemarch, Executive Director & senior leadership on digital transformation
Migration — oversaw Salesforce & Fonteva implementation, replacing Your Membership for membership management
Governance — integrated financial systems and established data governance for accurate reporting
Geographic Scope
National — 770 chapters
Reporting Line
Direct report to Executive Committee
2018 2018 — 2022
Executive Director of Technology
Desoto ISD

Developed and executed a comprehensive technology strategy to meet campus and administrative requirements — enhancing core systems including attendance, grade reporting, and budgeting across the district.

Multi-campus — established priorities, assigned resources & delivered infrastructure on schedule
Resilience — access governance, internal controls & disaster recovery planning
Operations — IT asset management and budget administration within district policies
Geographic Scope
DeSoto, Texas
Reporting Line
Direct report to Superintendent
2011 2011 — 2018
Chief Technology Officer
Lancaster ISD

Led the successful implementation of a district-wide technology integration plan — enhancing digital learning for over five thousand students and modernizing the district's IT infrastructure.

5,000+ — students reached through digital-learning rollout
30% — reduction in system downtime via infrastructure overhaul
40% — lift in teacher technology adoption through professional-development program
Geographic Scope
Lancaster, Texas
Reporting Line
Direct report to Superintendent
2009 2009 — 2011
IT Manager
MedAssets

Implemented an offshore staffing model and led the outsourcing of non-core IT functions — improving operational efficiency and service coverage while maintaining accountability for day-to-day delivery.

UC — owned Cisco Unified Communications & Tandberg video integration end-to-end
ITIL v3 — standardized service-management workflows across technical services
Lean Six Sigma — Yellow Belt process improvement to reduce operational friction
Geographic Scope
United States
Reporting Line
Enterprise IT leadership
2000 2000 — 2008
Assistant Director of Technology
Ernst & Young, LLP — America's Information Technology (AIT)

Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of innovative technology solutions across the firm. Architected backup and infrastructure strategies that produced lasting operational and financial returns.

$1M — annual savings from VERITAS tape backup & restoration strategy across US data centers
8,000 — users migrated from Novell NetWare 5 to Active Directory across the Western US
50 servers / 40TB — data-center stewardship for the Fraud Investigations & Dispute Services division
Geographic Scope
Global — 24/7 coverage
Reporting Line
Senior IT leadership
03 — Education & Credentials

Formal preparation, continuously refined.

Education

American Intercontinental University
Master's Degree, Information Technology
Graduate Studies
American Intercontinental University
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
Undergraduate Studies
Rice University
Executive Education Academy
2022

Certifications & Skills

ITIL v3 CertifiedIT Service Management Foundations
Certified
Lean Six SigmaYellow Belt · Process Improvement
Certified
Salesforce AdministratorPlatform administration & configuration
Active
Mailchimp AdministratorMarketing automation platform
Active
Formstack AdministratorForms & workflow automation
Active
Cybersecurity & InfrastructureIAM · BCDR · Network Architecture
Practice