Terry Trippany
About Terry Trippany
Terry Trippany is the Director of Cloud and Integration and a Solutions Architect at Creospan Inc., with over 30 years of experience in IT management and software engineering across various industries. He has held key roles at several companies, including Essendant, STA Group, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and specializes in app modernization, AI, and data analytics.
Current Role at Creospan
Terry Trippany serves as the Director of Cloud and Integration and Solutions Architect at Creospan Inc. since 2022. In this role, he specializes in App Modernization and Optimization, AI, and Data Analytics, contributing to the Solutions Delivery division. His focus includes enhancing organizational agility, enabling businesses to adapt swiftly to industry changes through agile methodologies.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Terry Trippany has extensive experience in IT management, having held various positions across multiple organizations. He worked at Essendant as a Software Architect and Lead Developer from 2006 to 2013, followed by a role at STA Group as IT Manager, Lead Developer, and Architect from 2013 to 2018. He also served as Software Engineering Manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois from 2018 to 2020.
Educational Background
Terry Trippany studied at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he earned a Master's Degree in Computer Science. His academic background also includes studies in Music Business, which complements his diverse interests outside of his professional career.
Career Progression and Roles
Terry Trippany's career spans over 30 years in IT, with roles that include Manager of Technical Architecture at Citadel Investment Group from 1999 to 2005, and Senior Consultant at Sogeti from 2010 to 2011. He has also worked as a Sr. Technical Consultant at Perficient, Inc. from 2006 to 2009, and held the position of Director of Cloud Engineering at Creospan from 2018 to 2020.
Mentorship and Community Engagement
As part of his commitment to the IT community, Terry Trippany actively mentors future leaders in the industry through his work at Creospan's Solutions Delivery division. His engagement extends beyond professional responsibilities, as he participates in activities such as concert photography, biking, hockey coaching, and drumming.