MARTIN CRITTENDON
Anderson
Summary
Results-driven Director of Information Technology and Security Services with a strong track record in budget management and project leadership. Spearheaded large-scale IT and cybersecurity projects that improved operational efficiency across multiple educational sites. Committed to balancing innovation with security while ensuring effective communication across all organizational levels.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Information and Security Services
Anderson School District Five
Anderson
05.2022 - Current
- Set goals and outcomes across multiple platforms and projects involving all aspects of IT, CyberSecurity, and data platforms.
- Establish and mentor teams and team covering 25 locations across the district.
- Communication and collaboration with all levels of leadership and district personnel.
- Lead short and long-term projects affecting the school district and community with funding from all levels of federal and state sources.
Senior Network Engineer
Anderson School District One
Anderson
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Directed phased network initiatives for construction of two new middle schools, ensuring alignment with educational requirements.
- Led network redevelopment to align infrastructure with growth needs of medium-sized district.
- Determined and implemented systems including VoIP intercoms, fax servers, firewalls, and backup solutions.
- Developed and implemented change strategies that improved operational efficiency across the district.
- Collaborated with administrative personnel on technology decisions and future planning initiatives.
- Administered plans for E-Rate funding and vendor management.
Senior Systems Engineer
Anderson School District Five
Anderson
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Guided technology direction for Anderson School District Five over 12 years through various progressive roles in instruction and administration.
- Implemented and managed systems to include: Novell | Windows | Office 365 Migrations and servicing | Azure | Aerohive (Now Extreme) Wireless | Aruba (Now HP Clearpass | Cisco VOIP, Wireless, Switching, Routing, Firewall | Meraki MDM and Wireless | Shoretel (Mitel) VOIP Solutions | VM | Hyper V | Nutanix | Equalogic SAN | Dell NAS | Compellent SAN | Active Directory | Group Policy | SQL | WSUS | Linux | MS Servers both physical and virtual | Net Support School, Netop, LanSchool, Go Guardian, Google Classroom CMS Solutions | Google Workspace Implementations and administration | Lightspeed, Iboss, Linewize Content Filter Solutions.
- Oversaw workload management for 2 system engineers and 2 network administrators, ensuring balanced operations.
- Mentored 8 technicians and 19 onsite level-one assistants in effective management of network system solutions.
- During this period with District Five, I played a direct role in the planning and implementation of technology in new building construction and reconstruction of the district's 24-school locations including 2 High Schools, 1 Career Campus, 5 Middle Schools, and 13 Early Education Centers and Elementary Schools, as well as 2 administrative buildings, Anderson County Adult Education Center, Anderson County Alternative School, and Anderson Institute of Technology.
A+ Certification Instructor
01.2001 - 01.2002
Customer Escalations Manager
Cigna Healthcare
01.1999 - 01.2000
Operations Manager
Cracker Barrel
01.1996 - 01.1999
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Florida Institute of Technology
01-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Journalism | Creative Writing)
Anderson University
01-1994
Skills
- CyberSecurity management
- Regulatory compliance
- Information technology management
- IT project management
- Network infrastructure design
- Systems administration
- Process improvement
- Vendor management
- Strategic planning
- Decision making
- Leadership mentoring
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Director of Information and Security Services
Anderson School District Five
05.2022 - Current
Senior Network Engineer
Anderson School District One
01.2018 - 05.2022
A+ Certification Instructor
01.2001 - 01.2002
Senior Systems Engineer
Anderson School District Five
01.2000 - 01.2018
Customer Escalations Manager
Cigna Healthcare
01.1999 - 01.2000
Operations Manager
Cracker Barrel
01.1996 - 01.1999
Master of Science - Information Technology
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Journalism | Creative Writing)
Anderson University