Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict has extensive experience in information technology and project management. Paul has held various roles, including Head of Information Systems and Scrum Master at Alloy Therapeutics, Inc., Head of Information Technology at Ulysses Diversified Holdings, and Chief Information Officer at the Order of the Mystical Christ. Paul has also worked as the Director of Academic Technology at Centers for Excellence in Higher Education, Associate Dean of Information Technology and Business at College America, Fort Collins, Professor at College America Denver, and Associate Professor at ITT Technical Institute. Additionally, they have experience as a Project Manager at Sprint, IT Project Manager at Tekniq Data, and Store Technology Manager at Circuit City. Paul's expertise includes managing IT operations, implementing educational technology systems, teaching computer science and business courses, and driving cost savings through automation and optimization.

Paul Benedict has an extensive education history that includes various degrees and certifications. Paul began their education in 1990, earning a high school diploma from Shawnee Mission East. Paul then attended the California Institute of the Arts from 1994 to 1996, earning a degree in Threatre with a focus on Lighting Design. In 1996, they attended the Kali Institute for Massage & Somatic Therapies, where they obtained a degree in Massage Therapy, specializing in Classical Western (Swedish) massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology, and Neuro-Structural Bodywork. Paul then pursued their interest in fine arts at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the Kansas City Art Institute from 1997 to 2000, where they earned a degree in Fine Arts with concentrations in Computer Animation and Sound Engineering. Continuing their education, Paul attended Devry University from 2005 to 2007, earning a B.S in Network and Communications Management with a focus on Networking and Management. Paul furthered their studies at the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University from 2007 to 2008, obtaining an M.A. in Project Management, specializing in Project Management and Information Systems. Throughout their education, Paul also obtained several certifications, including Certified HeartMath Trainer, Coach and Mentor from HeartMath LLC in 2019, VR and 360 Video Production from Google in 2018, Certified Blended Learning Live Facilitator from Blended Learning Live! in 2018, CompTIA A+ Certified IT Technician from CompTIA in 2007, Microsoft Certified Professional from Microsoft in 2007, and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance in June 2019.