Matthew Parks is an IT Professional, Consultant, IT Instructor and Presenter. Matthew is a lifelong lover of all thing technical, he has served as an IT professional since 1995. He has many industry recognized certifications. He serves as the Senior Director of Information Technology for PACE Center for Girls, Inc., a nationally recognized prevention program for adolescent at-risk girls. In his role as Sr. Director of IT, Matthew oversees Pace’s Information Services department for 22 PACE locations throughout Florida. Matthew provides technical guidance and direction to the Executive Leadership Team, the 21 Pace Executive Directors, 500+ PACE staff members, and ~2000 Pace girls. Matthew has built and leads an amazing, professional, customer focused IT team delivering world class products, supports, and service. Pace IT provides cutting edge, safe, secure, and reliable technology in service of Pace’s mission – Believing in the Empowerment Girls. Matthew has supported varies software, OS’s and hardware for a multitude for clients, ranging from individual customers to small businesses to enterprises.