D. Thomas Figert
Chief Information Officer • Technology Executive • Veteran
30-Year CIO | Veteran | Turning Strategy into Mission Success
30-Year CIO | Veteran | Turning Strategy into Mission Success
Certified Government Chief Information Officer and technology executive with over 30 years of progressive leadership in municipal government and private-sector enterprises.
I specialize in turning complex challenges into secure, modern, cost-effective solutions. Whether modernizing legacy infrastructure, building high-performing IT teams, or implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs, I deliver measurable results that improve service delivery and reduce risk.
Most recently I served as Managing Director of Technology for the City of DeSoto, Texas (2016–2025), where I directed all municipal IT and cybersecurity operations for a fast-growing community. Before that I held global and regional CIO roles in real estate investment and management firms with multi-billion-dollar portfolios.
U.S. Navy veteran (1990–1994), proud father, and lifelong learner — I bring discipline, calm under pressure, and a service-first mindset to everything I do.
Currently seeking my next CIO or senior technology leadership opportunity where I can continue driving digital transformation and operational excellence.
A specialized credential designed for senior IT leaders in government environments, focusing on strategic leadership, governance frameworks, and public sector technology management challenges.
Graduate-level program emphasizing the intersection of engineering principles and business strategy, with coursework in technology program management, organizational leadership, and innovation in technology-driven enterprises.
Foundation in systems architecture, networking, database administration, and IT infrastructure management.
Advanced security compliance and data protection protocols for handling sensitive criminal justice information, demonstrating expertise in federal information security standards and privileged access management.
Ongoing certification in Criminal Justice Information Services security and privacy requirements, maintaining compliance with federal standards for sensitive data handling and access control.
Foundational and practical information security training in partnership with DHS/FEMA, covering risk assessment, threat identification, and organizational security posture.
Current training on IoT architecture, security implications, and enterprise integration challenges in critical infrastructure and connected systems environments.
Specialized training in emergency response communications protocols and active threat scenario management, supporting critical infrastructure resilience and incident response capabilities.
U.S. Navy — Electrician's Mate Third Class (E4/EM3) | 1990–1994 | Honorable Discharge
Served as an enlisted electrician's mate responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting complex electrical systems aboard naval vessels. Duties included diagnostic work on power distribution systems, equipment maintenance, and emergency response protocols. Demonstrated technical competency, reliability, and ability to work within strict safety and operational constraints in a high-stakes maritime environment.
Service Awards: Southwest Asia Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal
Enterprise IT strategy development, government technology policy implementation, digital transformation roadmap creation, IT governance frameworks, executive stakeholder management
Cybersecurity risk management, CJIS compliance and federal information security standards, data protection protocols, privileged access management, threat assessment and mitigation
Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 (Office 365) cloud architecture and migration, hybrid cloud environments, SaaS and IaaS integration, cloud security posture
Network architecture and optimization, database administration and performance tuning, systems integration, infrastructure troubleshooting and diagnostics
Disaster recovery planning and implementation, business continuity strategy, emergency communications protocols, critical infrastructure resilience
IT budget planning and allocation, vendor evaluation and contract negotiation, technology procurement, operational efficiency optimization
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