Samuel Bourgeois

vCISO, DATAPRISE LLC; ROCKVILLE, MD - 2021 - current

Client portfolio includes defense contractors, DIB, property management, nationwide healthcare organization, entertainment, and many other market segments. Experienced with ISO, NIST, HITRUST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc. CMMC Certified Professional, CISSP, CISM, and numerous other relevant certifications. 

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DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY, PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY; PALM BEACH, FL -  2020 - 2021

Overseeing all matters of IT infrastructure and systems, innovation, and educational technologies for the oldest and most highly regarded private school in Florida. Responsible for the planning, implementation, maintenance, and support of two campuses (one in West Palm Beach, the other on the Island) and 86 staff across 6 facilities. Budget manager and direct report to Head of School (campus wide senior leadership position). 

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DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES, SUZHOU SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL; SUZHOU, JIANGSU, P.R.C. - 2017-2020

Creative and dynamic leader responsible for developing and implementing a strategic vision in all areas of technology for SSIS and CEIS. Strategic designer and facilitator of the integration of digital tools and best practices into curriculum and administrative systems. Oversee the organization’s technology department, guides, supports, mentors, monitors and evaluates technology team members to ensure that each of them achieves their maximum potential and creates an environment of shared knowledge and purpose among the technology team. Defines the mission of the technology department to ensure all members are unified toward a common goal. The Director works with educational and other school administrators to ensure that the technology systems and services meet educational needs as well as communication needs of the community as a whole.

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DIRECTOR, GENERAL COMMUNICATION CORPORATION; ANCHORAGE, AK - 2017

Improving customer relationships, reviewing proposals, negotiating contracts, monitoring technical issues, preparing reports, and leading teams toward reaching goals. Planning and administering budgets; controlling income and revenue; and tracking program expenses. Strategic planning, analyzing business activities, establishing goals, and communicating the strategy throughout the organization. Leading teams through the formulation and execution of program plans, strategies and functions. Directing, defining and coordinating managed broadband services. Evaluating projects according to established objectives, developing requirements, planning schedules and estimating costs.

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SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, GENERAL COMMUNICATION CORPORATION; ANCHORAGE, AK - 2015-2017

Day-to-day account manager for GCI Education customers: coordinating all external communication and maintaining relationships/partnerships with school district technology staff, business managers, and school leadership from 72% of Alaskan schools and dozens of libraries. Manage/Coordinate projects, meet 100% of required deadlines, and responsible for revenue, forecasting, and long term planning. Direct oversight numerous local area network projects, professional services agreements, and network management contracts. Supervised efficient/effective delivery of MPLS, WAN, LAN, cellular, VOIP, long distance, and cloud services over fiber optic, microwave, and satellite technologies across the state of Alaska.

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DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY, LOWER YUKON SCHOOL DISTRICT; MOUNTAIN VILLAGE, AK - 2013-2015

Manage 24 personnel, staff training, and district travel schedules in Alaska’s 7th largest school district. Developed the LYSD Technology Plan, balanced $6.5 million budget, and successfully guided district toward 2 years of measurable student achievement gains believed to be correlated to technology innovations. Implemented the refresh of all devices from server cores and switches to end user imaging and workstations. Opened 2 new school sites including project management of subcontractors, procurement of furnishings, fixtures, and electronics, and over- sight of demolitions/openings.

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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR, LOWER YUKON SCHOOL DISTRICT; MOUNTAIN VILLAGE, AK - 2011-2013

Taking responsibility for professional development of any kind, modeled lessons in classrooms, designed curriculum, and facilitated numerous staff inservice events. In addition to educationally based activities, helped develop the LYSD Technology Plan, assisted in the selection, implementation, and deployment of numerous technology initiatives across ten school sites. Network management, hardware maintenance, server administration, OSX and Windows expert.

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EDUCATION CONSULTANT, THE CHARIOT GROUP; ANCHORAGE, AK - 2010-2011

Working with administrators around the state, developed professional development pathways for teachers in the areas of interactivity, differentiation, and best practices for digital content creation. Traveling to 81 small communities and villages around the state, troubleshot a variety of technology infrastructures and advised on possible solutions.

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TEACHER, SOUTHWEST REGION SCHOOL DISTRICT; TOGIAK, AK - 2006-2010

Four years teaching middle and high school students; among other SWRSD awards, Teacher of the Year 2009-2010. Certified teacher of art, PE, reading, American History, Alaska History, government, computer science, health, MS sciences, and more. Technology Liaison for the district responsible for network and hardware maintenance, server administration, and monitoring.