Matthew Parks is an IT Professional, Consultant, IT Instructor and Presenter. Matthew is a lifelong lover of all thing technical, he has served as an IT professional since 1995. He has many industry recognized certifications. He serves as the Senior Director of Information Technology for PACE Center for Girls, Inc., a nationally recognized prevention program for adolescent at-risk girls. In his role as Sr. Director of IT, Matthew oversees Pace’s Information Services department for 22 PACE locations throughout Florida. Matthew provides technical guidance and direction to the Executive Leadership Team, the 21 Pace Executive Directors, 500+ PACE staff members, and ~2000 Pace girls. Matthew has built and leads an amazing, professional, customer focused IT team delivering world class products, supports, and service. Pace IT provides cutting edge, safe, secure, and reliable technology in service of Pace’s mission – Believing in the Empowerment Girls. Matthew has supported varies software, OS’s and hardware for a multitude for clients, ranging from individual customers to small businesses to enterprises.

I work across research and development to identify process improvements that can be realized through better data management. Since leaving the lab, I’ve been developing, selling, and implementing scientific software solutions to help make sense of data. Prior to working in informatics, I was a bench scientist with experience in bioprocess engineering, microbiology, and molecular biology.

Skilled information technology professional with an 10-year track record of success executing complex technical, clinical, administrative, and operational projects in the healthcare domain.

Business-focused IT leader with extensive experience in engineering, administration, and maintenance of information solutions and information technology. Team motivator with hands-on management style driving profitability through innovative IT leadership processes. Strong IT administration combining development, project management, and process re-engineering ensuring achievement of strategic goals. Exceptional customer service skills while working across multiple tiers of the organization both internally and externally. Solid technical background in databases, virtualization, various ERP packages and cloud based systems. Proven ability to design and build redundant datacenters over MPLS and redundant fiber networks. Over 20 years of experience solving complex problems.