Nicholas Childs
About Nicholas Childs
Nicholas Childs is a Senior IT Program Manager at Poly, with a background in geology and music technology. He has over 20 years of experience in information technology, including roles at Seagate Technology and GAB Business Services.
Work at Poly
Nicholas Childs has been serving as a Senior IT Program Manager at Poly since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various IT projects and managing Workplace Services initiatives. His position is based in Santa Cruz, California, where he applies his extensive experience in information technology to enhance operational efficiency and project delivery.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Childs holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geology/Earth Science from Duke University, where he studied from 1979 to 1983. He also has two Associate degrees from Cabrillo College: an Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Music, completed in 2018, and an Associate in Science (A.S.) in Music Technology, completed in 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in managing diverse projects across various industries, including music technology and environmental consulting.
Background
Nicholas Childs has a diverse professional background that includes significant experience in environmental consulting and information technology. Prior to his current role at Poly, he worked at Seagate Technology as an Information Technology/eBusiness Manager for 17 years, from 1996 to 2013. He also held a position as Control Coordinator at GAB Business Services for 11 months in 1984-1985.
Professional Experience
Nicholas Childs has accumulated extensive experience in managing IT and Workplace Services projects throughout his career. His tenure at Seagate Technology involved overseeing various IT initiatives, while his role at Poly continues to build on that foundation. His background in environmental consulting further complements his technical skills, allowing him to approach projects with a comprehensive perspective.