Bobby Mc Kenzie
About Bobby Mc Kenzie
Bobby Mc Kenzie is the Deputy Director of IT Application Services at the State of Washington Employment Security Department, overseeing application implementation and maintenance since 2014.
Title
Bobby Mc Kenzie holds the position of Deputy Director of IT Application Services at the State of Washington Employment Security Department. His leadership role involves oversight and strategic direction within the IT and Business Integration Division.
Professional Background
Bobby Mc Kenzie has an extensive career in Information Technology and Business Intelligence. He joined the State of Washington Employment Security Department in 2010 as Information Management Supervisor and BI Architect. By 2014, he was promoted to his current role as Deputy Director of IT Application Services. Prior to this, he worked at Sierra Systems as Senior Consultant in Business Intelligence from 2006 to 2009 and at Logicalis, Inc. as Senior Consultant from 2004 to 2006. His career also includes a leadership role at Walt Disney Internet Group, where he served as Database Engineer Lead/Manager from 1999 to 2004, and a systems-oriented role at Washington State University from 1993 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Bobby Mc Kenzie holds an MBA in Marketing & Management from Washington State University - College of Business and Economics, obtained between 1993 and 1997. He also earned a BA in Management of Information Systems from Washington State University, completed between 1989 and 1992. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both business management and information systems, crucial for his roles in IT and business intelligence.
Responsibilities and Roles
In his current role, Bobby Mc Kenzie oversees the implementation and maintenance of off-the-shelf applications for the IT/Business Integration Division. He identifies areas for efficiency, improvement, cost savings, and enterprise standardization within the Application Services unit. He plays a key role in establishing strategic directions and methods to achieve organizational goals related to application services. Additionally, he ensures effective enterprise application support processes and master data management practices across the division.
Strategic Implementation and Evaluation
Bobby Mc Kenzie is responsible for measuring ongoing implementations and assessing the effectiveness of services related to data management and business intelligence. His work involves designing methods to achieve strategic goals, ensuring continuous improvement and efficient resource utilization. He evaluates the success of application services and data management practices to enhance service delivery within the State of Washington Employment Security Department.