Summary
Thomas Shaffer is a results-driven IT leader with 15 years of experience transforming technology from a cost center into a strategic enabler across manufacturing, professional services, and education. As a director-level operator, he has led post-acquisition integrations, consolidated large virtual estates, and implemented Azure-based tooling that cut overhead by over 40% while improving visibility and compliance. He consistently aligns IT investments to business value—creating the first comprehensive IT budgets and roadmaps that reduced capital and operating costs and generated seven-figure client revenue. Known for turning backlogs into delivery momentum, he cleared a nine-month project queue in six months by introducing Azure DevOps and cross-functional governance. A hands-on people leader and security advocate, he built cybersecurity programs (NIST-aligned BC/DR, incident response, awareness) that drove an 80% compliance lift and measurable incident reductions. Based in Noblesville, Indiana, he blends tactical Tier 3 technical chops with strategic executive collaboration to make IT a proactive business partner.
15 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree Education, Bachelor's Degree Education at Anderson University