Mike Turner

About

Strategic technology and business leader with a proven track record in driving growth, transformation, and innovation across diverse industries. With a rich background in tech consultancy, eCommerce, and business development, I excel at creating meaningful partnerships that amplify sales, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver impactful solutions. My expertise spans technical leadership, complex project management, and strategic planning, making me uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between technical teams and business objectives. Throughout my career, I have cultivated a reputation for my ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies, enabling organizations to achieve their business goals. I thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging my skills in stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to navigate challenges and unlock new opportunities. Open to connecting with like-minded professionals to share insights, explore collaborations, and drive success through innovative solutions. Feel free to reach out if youd like to discuss emerging technologies, business strategies, or potential partnership opportunities.

Experience

• Director Of Information Technology · Community Bible Church San Antonio05-01-2021

  As the IT Director at one of the largest churches in the United States, I oversee all facets of information technology, ensuring operational excellence across a significant organization. Leading a dedicated team of nine, including System Administrators, Helpdesk Specialists, and Developers, I orchestrate both daily operations and long-term projects at CBC. My leadership extends to cultivating a top-tier IT department recognized for its premier status, accomplished through strategic hiring, comprehensive training, and continuous mentoring. This role underscores my capability to manage complex IT systems and lead a large-scale organizational structure effectively.

• Director of IT/National Network · US Anesthesia Partners09-01-2019 – 05-01-2021

  Oversees the design and implementation of infrastructure/networking that support the enterprise infrastructure of the organization. As the Network Director responsible for implementing enterprise architecture and the development and maintenance of the organization's infrastructure/networking environment. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develop budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Responsible for a team of less than 5 engineers as the department director.

• Director Of Information Technology · Star Anesthesia, PA and Star IT LLC11-01-2013 – 08-01-2019

  Plan, direct, and coordinate the development, implementation, deployment and operation of information systems and technology solutions for business needs. Identify and propose new information technologies and systems to improve business processes and decision making. Establishes the strategic direction of the Company's information systems as well as executing the strategy. Management planning, hiring and direction. Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a multi-team or cross-functional organization. Converted the IT Department to a profit center and received $500,000 in revenue over the course of 4 years. Currently supporting over 450 endpoints with myself and a system administrator utilizing technology and skill.

• CCNA Instructor · Hallmark University01-01-2016 – 01-01-2016

  Provide quality and engaging instruction, supporting documentation, proctor and other services as required. Teach Cisco Network Academy CCNA and/or CCNP courses leading to CISCO certification. Teach CCNP using the Cisco Net academy. Maintain industry certification updates. Teach courses at a variety of times and locations. Provide timely, quality access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods. Communicate to management requirements for textbooks, handouts, supplies, equipment.

• IT Operations Manager · Digitactics, Inc08-01-2011 – 11-01-2013

  Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management operations, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.

Education

• University of PhoenixMasters Degree, Master of Information Systems
• University of OklahomaComputer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
• University of Mary Computer Information SystemsBachelor Degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
• Tipton High SchoolHigh School, General Studies

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