Darren W. Longnecker

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Chief Information Officer / IT Director / Retired Police Officer / Trainer / Scout Leader

Innovation-driven IT professional with diverse experience in leading teams in system, infrastructure, and network advancements for organizations with up to hundreds of users. Proven expertise in translating business requirements for teams to understand, build, and deliver innovative solutions for data, testing, and system deployment. Skilled in aligning end-user needs with long-term resolutions to complex IT challenges. Accomplished in building and strengthening relationships across functions to drive cohesive, strategic operations. Consistent record of success in combining development planning, knowledge of the latest technology, and system integration expertise to improve deployment.

Why Bear Geek? Bears are my spirit animal, and I've always been a geek, so why not Bear Geek? I never really knew my love for bears, except I always appreciated their gentle appearance and ferocious nature. As an avid hunter, I always knew I would never hunt one. When I attended Wood Badge, an advanced leadership academy for Scout Leaders, I was assigned to the Bear Patrol. From then on, I became a bear. Growing up, I held a passion for technology, and although my career didn't initially take me down that path, I found a way to incorporate technology into every aspect of my life.

Professional Experience

Broadly experienced servant leader with diverse experience in leading teams and project management.

Chief Information Officer

2014 - Present

Benchmark Transitions, Redlands, CA

  • Maintained IT expenses below budget year over year whilst achieving 100% user satisfaction by leveraging resources of both in-house and externally sourced contractors.
  • Manage and Supervise cross-functional teams across various departments of nearly 100 direct and indirect reports.
  • Minimized downtime in projects by bridging communication gaps between business and technical teams to coordinate implementation and migration strategy.
  • Met annual objectives by defining, deploying, and managing the data/system processing infrastructure, IT operations policy, security, and development goals.
  • Manage and oversee data and physical security across the organization.
  • Achieved performance initiatives by evaluating KPI data and outlining roadmaps for success in driving the vision, values, strategic goals, and action plans within resources and timelines.
  • Manage and oversee all aspects of facilities maintenance, vehicle fleet management, and supply inventory management.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of Wireless Internet service (WISP) systems.
  • Conduct cost benefit analysis and present findings to senior management.
  • Responsible for physical and network security. Implemented access control systems, video survielance systems and intrusion detection systems.

Police Officer

2002 - 2014

City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA

Performed assigned duties as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer and Field Training Officer. Developed expertise in Accident Reconstruction and Computer Aided Drawing and Modeling.

  • Assigned to Patrol and Traffic divisions.
  • Motorcycle Officer and was the lead investigator for major incident collisions.
  • Qualified as an expert witness in the area of traffic collision reconstruction.
  • Trained new officers as a Field Training Officer.
  • Accredited Accident Reconstructionist (Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction) A.C.T.A.R. #1931
  • Acquired Computer-aided drawing (Auto-Cad) system for collision diagramming and modeling.
  • Acquired Total Station survey equipment for crime scene coordinate measurements.
  • Developed training program for collision reconstruction team.
  • Worked in conjunction with IT Teams to develop computer reporting templates.
  • Recipient Mother's Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) Award - 2010 & 2011
  • Recipient CHP "10851" Grand Theft Auto Award - 2005

Police Officer

1994 - 2002

City of Redlands, Redlands, CA

Performed duties as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer.

  • Assigned to Patrol, Traffic Bureau, and Motorcycle Officer.
  • Qualified as an expert witness in Collision Reconstruction and Drug Recognition.
  • Trained new officers as a Field Training Officer.
  • Explorer Advisor for the youth volunteer Explorer program.
  • Created and implemented computerized reporting templates department-wide.
  • Recipient of a Commitment to Excellence Award - 2001
  • Recipient Unit Commendation - 2000

IT Consultant/Network & Systems Administrator/Director of IT & Facilities

2012 - 2014 Director of IT & Facilities
2001 - 2012 Network & Systems Administrator
1993 - 2001 IT Consultant

Benchmark Young Adult School, Inc., Redlands, CA

  • Designed, built and maintained enterprise networks.
  • Deployed and engineered endpoint security devices.
  • Configuration and maintenance of Site-to-site and client-to-site Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
  • Configuration and management of Active Directory.
  • Provided ongoing end-user training and support. Wrote extensive knowledgebase articles.
  • Administration of SaaS systems for Behavioral Health Care treatment.
  • Adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
  • Website development and maintenance.
  • Network configuration and design.
  • Workstation deployment, configuration, maintenance, and security.
  • Responsible for the acquisition of all IT infrastructure and equipment.
  • Supervised facility management and maintenance teams including housekeeping and food service.
  • Supervised vehicle fleet maintenance program and personnel

Skills & Expertise

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

Provides annual planning, risk assessment, validation and operations of Information Technology needs. Identification of recources and replacements as necessary.

Network & Systems Oversight

Manages all networks and systems that span the organization. Site-to-site and remote worker virtual private networks (VPN).

Budget Oversight

Plans and executes departmental budget. Completes extensive research for highest quality systems and equipment that remains in budget. Has maintained IT and Facilities expenses below budget year over year.

Influencing Vision

Visionary leader who consistently looks for unique resolutions to challenging problems.

Stakeholder/Vendor Relations

Maintains effective and coordinated relationships with vendors across the Information Technology and Facilities Management space.

Policy implementation

Executive level leadership demonstrated by producing security and information systems policies in addition to policies that effect other departments and operations within the company.

Joint Commission

Lead project manager for Joint Commission Accreditation. Led successful re-accreditation in 2022. Has developed custom in-house applications to assist the organization in maintaining regulatory compliance.

CA DHCS

In-house expert on California Department of Health Services (DHCS) licensing and certification. Maintains compliance standards across the organization by implemting policies, procedures, and training.

HIPAA

Subject matter expert on maintaining compliance within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Maintains digital compliance and security and serves as the Privacy Officer for the organization.

IT Systems and Technologies

Microsoft

Microsoft

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Server 2012 R2/2016/2019
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft SQL

Google

Google

  • Google Workspace
  • Google Apps Script
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Admin Dashboard
  • Google Data Studio

Apple

Apple

  • Apple iOS
  • macos, OS X, and Mac OS X
  • Mac OS X Server
  • Apple Business Device Enrollment Program (DEP)
  • Apple Business Volume Purchase Program (VPP)

Ubiquiti/Unifi Networks

Ubiquiti Networks
  • Unifi Controler
  • Unifi Protect
  • Unifi CLI
  • Unifi Access Points
  • Ubiquiti Wireless ISP (WISP/UISP)

Kipu Systems

Kipu Health

  • Kipu EMR (Electronic Medical Records) Super Admin
  • Kipu CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Super Admin

Other Systems

Avea Solutions
  • Avea Solutions Billing Software
BestNotes
  • BestNotes EHR & EMR Mental Health Software System
EZ Claim
  • EZ Claim Premier Medical Billing Software
Quickbooks
  • Quickbooks Enterprise Desktop v14/v18/v21
  • Quickbooks Online
Salesforce
  • Salesforce Enterprise Administrator
  • API integration with Kipu EMR
Amazon
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    • Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
    • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
    • AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • Amazon WorkSpaces
Smartsheet
  • Smartsheet Project & Work Management Platform
Jira
  • Jira Issue & Project Tracking Software
Cisco-Meraki
  • Cloud Management Platform
  • Wireless Product Deployment & Maintenance
  • Switching Product Deployment & Maintenance
  • Endpoint Security Product Configuration & Management
  • Mobile Device Management

Education

Western Govenors University

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

July 2022 - December 2023

Western Govenors University, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Network and Security
  • Web Development
  • Scripting and Programming
  • Information Technology Management
  • Leadership and Management

Master of Science in Information Technology Management

2022 - Present (completed 18/30 credits)

Western Govenors University, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Information Technology Management
  • Financial Management for IT Professionals
  • Current and Emerging Technology
  • Project Management
  • Power, Influence and Leadership
  • IT Sourcing and Development in a Global Economy
  • Managing Technology Operations and Innovation
University of Redlands School of Business

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

2002 - 2005 (completed 109/120 credits)

University of Redlands School of Business, Redlands, CA

  • Ethics in a Global Environment
  • Software Development
  • Information Systems Analysis and Design
  • IT Management and Decision Systems
  • Advanced Programming
  • Business Financial Planning and Control
  • Database Design and Concepts
  • Managing and Leading Organizations

Certifications

I was never required to obtain professional certifications and only just started in order to validate fundamental knowledge and experience in the IT industry. I am actively pursuing additional certificates and certifications.

ALEXOS

ITIL Foundations V4

Certificate # GR671418602DL
  • ITIL v4 Foundations IT Service Management

HipaaTraining.net

Certified Cybersecurity Awareness Professional

  • Certified Cybersecurity Awareness Professional (CCAP)

Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert
  • Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert (CHPSE)

Comptia

CompTia A+CompTia Security+CompTia Network+

Candidate # COMP001022105027
  • A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) expires 2/27/2026
  • Security+ (SY0-601) expires 12/19/2025
  • Network+ (N10-008) expires 2/27/2026

Linux Professional Institute (LPI)

LPI Linux Essentials

Candidate # LPI000564269
  • Linux Essentials (010-160)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner expires 05/28/2026

Volunteering and Teaching

Boy Scouts of America

Troop Committee Chair

2017 - Present

Boy Scout Troop 13, Temescal Valley, CA

  • Responsible for appointing adult leaders
  • Organizes the Troop Committee and ensure all responsibilities are delegated, coordinated, and completed.
  • Provide additional support to the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Troop Committee.

Scoutmaster

2013 - 2017

Boy Scout Troop 13, Temescal Valley, CA

  • Responsible for training and guiding youth leaders in the operation of the troop.
  • Managing training for youth leaders and ensuring adult leaders are properly trained.
  • Supported the Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee.
  • Participated in outdoor activities such as backpacking, hiking, camping

Assistant Scoutmaster

2013 - 2017

Boy Scout Troop 13, Temescal Valley, CA

  • Responsible for assisting the Scoutmaster in mentoring, guiding and assisting the youth leaders in implementing the boy-led concept of Troop operations.
  • Participated in outdoor activities such as backpacking, hiking, camping

Cubmaster

2008 - 2013

Cub Scout Pack 542, Temescal Valley, CA

  • Responsible for planning and conducting monthly advancement, recognition and graduation ceremonies
  • Worked directly with other adult leaders to ensure structured youth program functioned properly
  • Conducted monthly organizational planning meetings
  • Ensured all adult leaders received proper training

Explorer Advisor

2000 - 2002

Explorer Post 61, Redlands, CA

  • Membership and Recruitment
  • Youth Training and Education
  • Ensured program met objectives
  • Department-level administration of program

Council Trainer

2014 - Present

Served as a council level trainer for both youth and adult leader training programs.

  • Created a custom Google Apps Script tracking system to aid in the organization of activities, the automation of tasks, and course communication.

Assistant Course Director / Assistant Scoutmaster of Program

2022

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

  • Serve as back-up course director. Ensured all youth instructors are familiar with course syllabus and executed program to youth participants.

Assistant Course Director

2014 - 2021

Wood Badge Advanced Leader Training

  • Troop Guide (2014)
  • Assistant Quartermaster (2015)
  • Assistant Quartermaster (2016)
  • Assistant Scoutmaster Food Service / Quartermaster (2017)
  • Troop Scribe (2018)
  • Advisor to Assistant Scoutmaster of Program (2019)
  • Senior Patrol Leader (2020 - 2021)

Contact

Please email me with any questions you may have.

Location:

Southern California

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