Billy Blake
About Billy Blake
Billy Blake serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Global Communities, where he provides strategic leadership in aligning technology investments with the organization's business strategy. With over 20 years of experience in technology, he specializes in cloud technologies, infrastructure, and data analytics.
Work at Global Communities
Billy Blake has held multiple roles at Global Communities since 2000. He started as Senior Manager of IT, where he worked for 12 years until 2012. He then served as Director of IT Services for three years before becoming Chief Information Officer (CIO) in 2015. In his current role, he provides strategic leadership to align investments in information technology with the organization's business strategy. He leads the Office of IT Services, focusing on delivering high-quality infrastructure and enterprise applications to support Global Communities' operations.
Education and Expertise
Billy Blake earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Shenandoah University. He furthered his education by achieving a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MS CIS) between 1993 and 1999. His expertise encompasses over 20 years in technology, specializing in cloud technologies, infrastructure, business systems, data analytics, and information and communications technologies for development (ICT4D).
Background
Billy Blake's career in technology began in the early 2000s when he joined Global Communities. Over the years, he has built the information technology department and global IT workforce within the organization. His roles have evolved from managing IT services to leading strategic initiatives that enhance the organization's mission through innovative technology solutions.
Achievements
As CIO, Billy Blake has been instrumental in creating and maintaining the technology roadmap at Global Communities. This roadmap supports business process improvements, innovation, and organizational growth. He champions the use of information and communications technologies as a strategic enabler for the organization’s global operations, ensuring that technology investments align with the overall business strategy.