Jack Shaffer is an innovative information technology leader with experience in service delivery, large-scale infrastructure projects, cloud-based technologies, and application development. His career combines hands-on technology experience, MBA, and 25+ years of measurable success that spans from startup ventures to Fortune 500 companies.
Since joining Advantage in 2018, Jack has been looking to the future of technology – the trends in cybersecurity, cloud-based systems and newer applications. In his role as Business Transformation Director, he leads the evangelism of new technologies through outbound initiatives such as industry conference presentations, thought leadership initiatives, white papers, and Advantage Technology customer events. He also manages the operations for the firm in the Northeast Region.
One of his core pursuits is to make sure Advantage Technology and its customers are on the leading edge by capturing and using these new technologies to improve their business operations and capitalize on market opportunities.
Notable Achievements
- Former IT Director for a Fortune 500 Company
- Former Chief Information Officer for a Non-profit, health centered-controlled network of 19 Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Chief Operations Officer for a custom application development and Health Information Technology consulting firm focused on the Federal Government
- Led Advantage Technology’s successful effort to achieve and maintain SOC2 certification
- Fractional CIO for a large chemical engineering and manufacturing firm with a $1.1M annual IT budget.
- Led Advantage to adopt Microsoft Azure as a product/service for clients; Current Azure Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) and principal architect
Education
- University of Charleston, Charleston, WV
- Bachelor of Science: Computer Information Systems
- M.B.A
