Travis Stoner
Seeking to join a forward-thinking organization that values IT as a critical driver of innovation and growth. I am eager to leverage my expertise in aligning technology strategies with business objectives, fostering a culture of collaboration, and delivering transformative IT solutions to achieve long-term success.
Experience
Feb 2024 - Present | Director of IT at Lower
• Cost Optimization: Reduced IT expenses by optimizing budgets, streamlining processes, and implementing cloud-based solutions, achieving significant savings.
• Technology Integration: Consolidated and unified disparate tech stacks to create a scalable, efficient infrastructure, enhancing collaboration and reducing downtime.
• Team Leadership: Built and mentored a high-performing IT team, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth.
• Vendor Management: Negotiated favorable contracts and nurtured relationships with key vendors to align with organizational objectives and maximize value.
• Documentation & Standardization: Established comprehensive IT documentation standards to enhance transparency, streamline workflows, and improve audit readiness.
May 2022 - Feb 2024 | Director of IT at Thrive Mortgage (Merged with Lower)
• Strategic Implementation: Led IT initiatives aligned with business goals, driving projects that enhanced operational scalability and resilience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable IT strategies.
• Budget Management: Optimized IT budgets to align with strategic priorities, maximizing ROI on technology investments.
• Technology Governance: Developed policies to ensure compliance with industry standards, mitigate risks, and uphold cybersecurity protocols.
Mar 2020 - May 2022 | IT Systems Administrator at Thrive Mortgage
• Managed corporate domains, Active Directory, and Office 365, ensuring seamless and secure IT operations.
• Deployed mission-critical systems, performed server maintenance, and supported licensing compliance.
• Built strong vendor relationships, procuring cost-effective and reliable hardware and software solutions.
Education
Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 | Western Governors University
IT Management - B.S. Business Administration
Jan 2022 | CompTIA Project+
Mar 2021 | CompTIA Network+
Oct 2020 | CompTIA A+
May 2017 | Sierra College
Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II