Summary
Eric Vonderscheer is a seasoned IT leader with 17+ years of executive-level public sector experience who retired after a 49-year career and remains open to opportunities. He has led large-scale IT operations for Washington State agencies—most recently as IT Division Administrator for the Washington State Patrol—overseeing strategic roadmaps, policy, and 24x7 production, and managing teams of 60+ across networking, security, and data center services. His technical foundation is reinforced by a Masters in Systems Technology (C3I) from the Naval Postgraduate School and a BS from West Point, informing a disciplined approach to command-and-control style operations and secure, resilient infrastructure. Known for bridging operational rigor with clear communication and team building, he brings deep experience aligning technology to mission-driven government functions. An uncommon strength is his long-tenured perspective on evolving public-sector IT, from mid-range servers to modern agency-wide technology governance.
17 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Concentration in Applied Science and Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS), Concentration in Applied Science and Engineering at United States Military Academy at West Point
Masters of System Technology, Command & Control, Communication and Intelligence (C3I) Systems and Operations, GPA 3.53, Masters of System Technology, Command & Control, Communication and Intelligence (C3I) Systems and Operations, GPA 3.53 at Naval Post Graduate School