Jeff Shanklin
Jeff Shanklin
Jeff Shanklin is an experienced technology executive with a proven track record of success in the information technology industry. He has a detailed understanding of a wide range of technical services, the IT vendor environment, marketing, pricing, and driving margins from technical services. Jeff has an ability to develop and implement effective technology-based product development programs and company-wide implementation processes that improve business operations.
Jeff is a strategic thinker, collaborates effectively with executives, sales, and departmental teams, and proposes and implements technology that supports organizational mission and objectives. He has successfully developed technology "roadmaps" for Critigen and Synoptek, including understanding technology trends, vendor solutions, and implementation processes.
Previously, Jeff held several executive-level and managerial positions, including Client Services Principal at Sungard Availability Services, Director of Product Management & Development at Synoptek, LLC, Director of Corporate IT & Director of Solution Architecture, Managed Services at Critigen, Director of Infrastructure and Licensing, Global Delivery Center at CH2M HILL, Information Systems Coordinator at URS Corporation, Service Desk Manager and Operations Coordinator at Buyer Seller Interactive Software, and Buyer/Planner at New Media Corporation.
Jeff has a degree in International Business from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He has expertise in strategic operations management, contract negotiations, financial metrics planning, budget management, P&L management, risk management, project management, process improvement, standardize operating procedures, resource optimization & allocation, software license management, training & development, business analysis ROI, problem-solving solutions, and IT tool selection & implementation.