City of Watsonville
Brandon Gill currently serves as the Director of Information Technology for the City of Watsonville, where responsibilities include leading an IT team and aligning strategic IT plans with city goals to deliver secure and scalable technology solutions. Prior to this role, Brandon was the IT Manager for the City of Milwaukie, focusing on cybersecurity and technology modernization. Brandon's earlier experience includes significant positions such as Senior User Technology Specialist and User Technology Specialist with the City of Phoenix, where projects emphasized public transportation services and vendor management. Additional roles include Manager of Information Systems at Swift Office Solutions and Technical Support with the Boys and Girls Clubs, where Brandon contributed to community initiatives and educational programs. Education includes a master’s degree in Applied Information Management from the University of Oregon and a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix.
City of Watsonville
Watsonville, California is known all over the world for its long and rich heritage as a center for agriculture – especially berries. Watsonville is located 95 miles south of San Francisco at the southern end of Santa Cruz County, covers 6.6 square miles, and has a population of 52,087 (January 2015). Watsonville is also a proving ground for entrepreneurs and businesses from all types of industries and emerging technologies. Its central location, nestled between the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz mountains, offers growing companies quick and easy highway access. Watsonville’s location is topped only by its ideal climate and the rustic, small town charm of a close-knit rural community. The Watsonville area offers many amenities to visitors and tourists, including beaches, mountains, wine, food, activities and more!