About Lipscomb
CIT Advisory Board
The Computing and Information Technology department’s Advisory Board is made up of industry professionals who are charged with the task of keeping our programs current and meaningful to the Information Technology industry as a whole. Specifically, the board advises the department on courses we teach, the content of the courses and the industry standards regarding the subject matter. One of the board members recently hired one of the faculty to experience life in an IT shop for five weeks with the specific goal of keeping the department current in the way things are being done. The board is also involved in attracting great young minds to the program so the level of learners remains high. In addition, some of the board members have been instrumental in the employment of some of the department’s graduate. The department is blessed to have such a rich body of concerned and knowledgeable people who are willing to give of their time simply to make the department better.
Advisory Board Members
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Andy Flatt
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In 2006, Andy Flatt began his current role as SVP and CIO for HealthSpring, Inc. Previously, he was CIO for AIM Healthcare Services during which tenure AIM was recognized globally for early large-scale IP telephony adoption and for large scale transactional database development. Flatt’s 25 year career includes serving in technology management roles at HCA and Baptist Hospital. As co-founder of MIQS, Inc., Flatt worked with early electronic medical records pioneers (MIQS was recognized as a 2009 Laureate and Finalist and a winner of the top award, the 21st Century Achievement Award, by the Computerworld Honors Program). He began his career as a software developer of business and clinical systems for Dialysis Clinic, Inc. and served his alma mater, Lipscomb University, as adjunct faculty member for nine years. Flatt is currently serving as Board Chair for the Nashville Technology Council. He is also the chair of the Lipscomb University Information Technology Advisory Board, member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and currently serves on the Board of the Tennessee Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Past appointments include CIO Executive Summit Governing Body and Medic (now Misys) Advisory Board.
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Jacob Arthur
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Jacob Arthur is originally from Nashville, Tennessee and recieved a B.S. in Computer Science, a B.S. in Accouting, and a Masters of Accountrancy from Lipscomb Univeristy. Prior to joining FDH Consulting, he served as the Systems Architect and Administrator for Global Chemical Data, Inc. Jacob also holds the Subject Matter Expert designation on Windows Server 2003, and has assisted in the development of certification tests from Microsoft Learning. Jacob's specialty is security and penetration testing, and he has contributed to several open source security products. He has also participated in both the technical and business portions of forensic fraud investigation. His other areas of work include IT Audit, Systems Implementation, Network Design and Management, Virtualization Architecture and Deployment, and SQL Database Administration and Optimization.
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Stephen Collings
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Stephen Collings was born in Nashville in 1984. He spent the first eleven years of his life in Chattanooga, before moving back to Nashville. He homeschooled through middle and highschool, starting at Lipscomb University in 2002. At Lipscomb, Stephen double-majored in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, graduating in 2006. He received his Masters in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt in 2008. Stephen now works as a design engineer at Bonitron.
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Tim Hunt
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Tim has an extensive 25 year IT background including hands on technical skills, the management of technical teams, and corporate IT recruiting. In his current role as a Senior Project Manager, Tim has managed multiple projects, including the successful completion of one of the largest IT projects ever conducted at HCA. Outside the office, Tim is currently serving as a member of Lipscomb University’s Information Technology Advisory board. He is also a published photographer with an interest in wildlife and nature, as well as sports photography. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University, as well as an Associates degree in Computer Technology from Nashville State Technical Institute. Other certifications include: DDI Targeted Selection Trainer, Certified Document Imaging Architech (CDIA), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).
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Matt LeBlanc
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Mr. LeBlanc joined the Alltech staff in 2009 bringing over eight years of recruiting and placement experience, including nearly five in technical staffing. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Mr. LeBlanc is responsible for locating and placing qualified persons in contract, contract to hire and permanent positions. He is very involved in the community, including participating on the leadership teams for the Brentwood, TN based Career Transition Support Group, the Murfreesboro, TN based Murfreesboro Career Network, and the Nashville, TN based Talent Acquisition Networking Source. He is also an active member in the Tennessee Recruiters Association and is sought after speaker on recruiting and career transition topics.
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Andy Richter
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| Andy Richter is a 23-year information technology veteran who began working at Vanderbilt in 1987 in the Computer Science Department. Shortly after his arrival, his role was expanded to included responsibilities spanning the entire School of Engineering. In addition to managing information technology, Mr. Richter also serves as an IT services advisor for the University. Prior to his employment at Vanderbilt University, Mr. Richter worked as a Software Design Analyst with Intergraph Corporation. Mr. Richter holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Vanderbilt and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science from Lipscomb University. | |