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Office of Innovative Technology Solutions

Where innovation meets excellence

Welcome to Tarleton State University’s Office of Innovative Technology Solutions, where innovation meets excellence. Committed to empowering our campus community, we strive to elevate every aspect of the university experience through accessible and innovative solutions, ensuring student success and fostering a global environment. Our mission extends beyond mere service provision; we are dedicated strategic partners, driving technological innovation to advance Tarleton State and higher education. Our passion is our students and by focusing on customer success, data, security, research, innovation, and sustainability, we break down barriers to information access, fostering a culture of resilience and operational efficiency. Through inventive partnerships and cutting-edge technology, we pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries and interdisciplinary collaboration, nurturing a vibrant research culture. Join us in shaping the future of education and discovery at Tarleton State University.

Zach Gorman, EdD
Assoc. VP of Innovation & CIO

CIO & Administrative Operations

Excellence, innovation, and connection is the central focus of our Executive Leadership and Administrative Operations team. We operate as one unit committed to elevate the university experience by collaborating with university partners and IT Leadership to provide the innovative solutions to pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries, interdisciplinary collaboration, customer success, and advance the technological landscape of the institution.

Meet the Team

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Zach Gorman

Associate VP of Innovation & CIO

cio@tarleton.edu

254-968-5685

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Gabriela Azua

Administrative Operations Coordinator

gazua@tarleton.edu

254-968-0741

Client Services

Our Client Services team is deeply committed to driving operational efficiency and supporting the academic mission of our institution. With a focus on technological excellence and collaboration, we aim to streamline processes and provide efficient solutions to meet the diverse needs of our students, faculty, and staff. Our goal is to optimize resources and enhance productivity, ultimately contributing to the overall success of our organization.

Client Services Leadership Team

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Matt Meyer

Deputy CIO

mmeyer@tarleton.edu

254-968-9885

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Shani Taylor

Instructional & AV Technology Support Client Services Manager

smtaylor@tarleton.edu

254-968-9323

Meet the Team

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Perfecto Rodriguez

Service Desk – Assistant Director

parodriguez@tarleton.edu

254-968-9989

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End Point Client Services Manager

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254-968-9885

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Security

Our Tarleton IT Security Team is dedicated to fostering IT Security Awareness across our campus, recognizing the evolving cyber threats. We prioritize safeguarding sensitive data and student privacy. Additionally, we provide hands-on learning experiences within the Tarleton Security Operations Center, preparing students for employment in the IT security field before graduation.

Security Leadership Team

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Cory Shaw

Information Security
Officer

cshaw@tarleton.edu

254-968-9885

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Russel Thompson

Cybersecurity Operations Manager

rthompson@tarleton.edu

254-968-9885

I.T. Infrastructure

Our I.T. Infrastructure team is the foundation to supporting communication, collaboration, and information access across our university. Our team focuses on reliability and innovation to enable our university community to excel in their endeavors.

I.T. Infrastructure Leadership Team

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Dr. Matthew Bouquet

I.T. Infrastructure Director

bouquet@tarleton.edu

254-968-9885

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Dustin Pittman

Server Support Manager

dpittman@tarleton.edu

254-968-9885

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Enterprise Systems

Our Enterprise Systems team is vital to our institution’s technological ecosystem. Our team focuses on streamlining processes and enhancing operational effectiveness across the university. We ensure these systems work seamlessly together, enabling accurate data management and informed decision-making.

Enterprise Leadership Team

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Jake Hoon

Enterprise Director

hoon@tarleton.edu

254-968-9885

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