Blaine Bargfrede is an accomplished Technical Manager with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. With a strong background in network and systems design, as well as business development, Blaine has the expertise and soft-hands approach to managing teams effectively. As a Network Supervisor at Brasstech, Inc., Blaine manages networks, systems, the help desk, and development teams with equal levels of excellence. His experience, which includes software and website development, budgeting, purchasing, and negotiating, informs his approach to management, making him a key asset wherever he works. He holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of North Dakota and has studied at the Faribault Senior High school. Blaine's prior roles include serving as a Consultant, Project Manager, and Regional Director at Technical Consulting and working as an MIS Director at NDX Trading Inc. He was also the Executive Director for Southern California Venture Network for the San Diego chapter.