Blake Roberts
About Blake Roberts
Blake Roberts is an IT Project Manager with over a decade of experience in the Greater New Orleans Area. He has a background in education and technical support, having worked in various roles including administrative assistant and teacher, and has implemented significant IT projects at Laitram.
Work at Laitram
Blake Roberts has served as an IT Project Manager at Laitram since 2014. In this role, he has led significant projects, including the implementation of a global Desktop Modernization Project, which involved upgrading approximately 2800 endpoints to Windows 10 with O365 and OneDrive. He has also standardized the software environment by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the global software portfolio, utilizing Avecto and Windows 10 for application control. His responsibilities include managing the deployment and administration of Avecto Endpoint Protection software, focusing on enhancing security through change management.
Previous Experience at Rault Resources, LLC.
Before joining Laitram, Blake Roberts worked at Rault Resources, LLC. as an Administrative and Technical Assistant from 2009 to 2011. In this position, he supported various administrative functions and technical tasks, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Blake Roberts holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans, which he completed from 2016 to 2017. He also earned a Master of Arts in History from the same institution, studying from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he achieved a Graduate Alternative Teacher Certification in Secondary Education and Teaching from Nicholls State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and technical implementation.
Teaching and Technical Roles
Blake Roberts has experience in education, having worked as a Teacher for the St. Charles Parish School Board from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, he served as a Computer Technician for the same school board from 2005 to 2009. His roles in education and technology have provided him with a diverse skill set, enhancing his capabilities in managing IT projects.
Project Management Initiatives
Throughout his career, Blake Roberts has led various project management initiatives. Notably, he implemented the EPICOR ERP solution for the Lapeyre Stair division, coordinating efforts between vendors and internal teams. He also led the modernization of Infor XA from version 6.0 to 9.2 for the Machinery division, overseeing technical and business team efforts, change management, training, and deployment.