Summary
Ben Clayton is a seasoned infrastructure leader with 7+ years at Truliant Federal Credit Union rising from Technical Support to Director of IT Infrastructure Services, known for turning operational gaps into repeatable processes and measurable efficiencies. He combines hands-on engineering — virtualization, SAN administration, DR/BCP design, and core financial platform stewardship — with a strategic, project-focused mindset that earned him selection for a newly created corporate project role. Ben partners effectively with PMOs and executive leadership to embed due diligence into project intake, uncover hidden risks early, and drive on-time, on-budget implementations. He completed an MBA from Wake Forest while working full time, sharpening leadership and stakeholder management skills he now leverages to build cross-functional champions. Colleagues rely on him as a practical problem-solver who institutionalizes knowledge through documentation and centralized playbooks, reducing single points of failure. Based in Winston-Salem, he blends technical depth with organizational influence to scale reliable, business-aligned infrastructure.
7 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Systems at Appalachian State University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Master of Business Administration - MBA at Wake Forest University School of Business