Summary
Scott Kansas is a seasoned technology leader and Director of Information Technology with a 25+ year track record of turning complex infrastructure and software initiatives into strategic advantages for government and enterprise organizations. He currently leads IT at the Allied Pilots Association after nearly a decade of Foreign Service with the U.S. Department of State, where he combined operational leadership, tech modernization, and workforce training in challenging international contexts. Scott has deep experience architecting data center modernizations, SaaS platforms, and disciplined SDLC/PMO practices—having led migrations, SharePoint rollouts, and consolidated development lifecycles across distributed teams. His background spans public and private sectors including Oracle, Acxiom/Alvion, and NGA-focused contracts, and he routinely aligns technical roadmaps with compliance and security requirements like NISPOM/FOCI. A pragmatic manager who still codes and architects, he pairs hands-on technical breadth with policy-minded leadership informed by dual master’s degrees in information systems and public administration. Based in Waxahachie, Texas, Scott is notable for translating large, legacy estates into resilient, mission-focused operations while keeping teams productive across time zones and cultures.
10 years of coding experience
29 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering at Palm Beach State College
Master of Science - MS Management - Information Systems and Services, Master of Science - MS Management - Information Systems and Services at University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Supervision and Management, Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Supervision and Management at Florida SouthWestern State College
ACS Athens (American Community Schools)
Master of Public Administration - MPA Public Leadership and Management, Master of Public Administration - MPA Public Leadership and Management at Florida Gulf Coast University
English, French, Spanish