Joe Girard
About Joe Girard
Joe Girard is a Project Manager and Senior Systems Architect I with extensive experience in the education sector, currently working at Gwinnett County Public Schools since 2001. He has implemented significant IT initiatives, including the enterprise rollout of Windows 10 for over 120,000 clients and oversees process improvements in IT functions.
Work at Gwinnett County Public Schools
Joe Girard has served as a Project Manager at Gwinnett County Public Schools since 2001, accumulating 23 years of experience in this role. He has implemented product review cross departmental teams to benchmark and conduct technical reviews for new items introduced into the district. His responsibilities include overseeing process improvement of all IT-related functions within the Information Management and Technology Division, ensuring alignment with ITIL best practices. Additionally, he successfully managed the enterprise implementation of Windows 10 for over 120,000 clients, meeting the project deadline of November 1st, 2019.
Work at Emtec Inc.
Joe Girard has been employed at Emtec Inc. as a Project Manager and Senior Systems Architect I since 1995, totaling 29 years in the Greater Atlanta Area. In this capacity, he contributes to various projects and initiatives that enhance the organization's IT capabilities. His extensive experience in project management and systems architecture supports Emtec's mission to deliver effective technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Joe Girard holds an Associate's degree in Computer Science from Herkimer County Community College, which he attended from 1990 to 1992. He furthered his education at SUNYIT, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Project Management from Brenau University, studying from 2011 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in project management and systems architecture.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Throughout his career, Joe Girard has made significant contributions to process improvement within Gwinnett County Public Schools. He created a Release Management process for applications to ensure responsible delivery to schools, aligning with business drivers. His initiatives focus on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring that IT services meet the needs of the educational environment.