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Jim Rispin

I LIVE IN Southern California

I’M GOOD WITH Teams & Tech

I ALSO CREATE WordPress Websites

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Experience

I’m a full time IT Leader & part time Tech Advisor

EMPLOYMENT

’21-now

Deputy CTO – Fuller Seminary
Using the best of my professional experience to lead a stellar group of people in mastering Information Technology in higher education.

’15-’21

Director of ITS – Fuller Seminary
With the aid of an excellent team, we kept the digital plumbing flowing at one of the largest graduate seminaries in the nation.

’19-’20

Interim Director of Campus SafetyFuller Seminary
With literally no professional experience in the area of private law enforcement, they put me in charge of the Campus Security team for nearly a year and nobody died or was even slightly injured. I call that a success.

’13-’15

Assistant Director of ITS – Fuller Seminary
For several years, I effectively straddled the two realms of IT management and systems administration.

’08-’13

Senior Systems AdministratorFuller Seminary
In this role I provided infrastructure support as part of the Information Technology Services team.

’97-now

Founder/CTO – Doctor Mac Consulting
A consulting firm I began in 1997 to assist the [then] vocal minority of computer users (a.k.a. Mac users).

EDUCATION

MA

Masters in Ethics – Fuller Seminary

I studied philosophy & ethics.

BA

Bachelors in Communication – Friends University

I studied communication, philosophy and music

CORE SKILLS

Caring & Candid Leadership

IT Operations

Engaging Communication

Conflict Resolution

Public Speaking

Team Development

TECH SKILLS

Linux/Mac Administration

WordPress/Web Design

Project Management

Network Administration

TESTIMONIALS

Eric Jessen

Eric Jessen VP of HR, CalCom Energy

Jim is, in a word, tremendous.

Zach Abbott

Zachary Abbott Sys Admin / Caltech

I know of no one else with broader knowledge of technology. And aside from his knowledge in tech, he has amazing people skills.

Matt Colwell

Matt Colwell CEO / Knox

He is a delight to work with, and produces superb results.

Work Samples

Present & Future Managers Rejoice! Your Salvation Is At Hand!

Present & Future Managers Rejoice! Your Salvation Is At Hand!

Your Boss May Suck, But It’s Probably Your Fault

Your Boss May Suck, But It’s Probably Your Fault

You Suck At Email

You Suck At Email

The Proper Care & Feeding of Your I.T. Professional

The Proper Care & Feeding of Your I.T. Professional

Tips for Finding Backup Solutions for Higher Ed

Tips for Finding Backup Solutions for Higher Ed

Knox Presbyterian Church

Knox Presbyterian Church

Apple-a-Day-Tutoring

Apple-a-Day-Tutoring

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