Kerry Hammer

Kerry Hammer is the founder and owner of Hammer Technical Services, Inc., a company that has become the leading IT service provider for foster care/adoption agencies, churches, and other non-profits. Kerry has been in this role since September 2015 and has built the company from the ground up. In addition to running the company, Kerry also provides coaching and mentoring to direct reports.

Prior to starting Hammer Technical Services, Kerry served as a Senior Pastor at Boerne United Pentecostal beginning in October 1996. Kerry is experienced in overseeing and leading fundraising, children's events, and annual Kids Camps, as demonstrated by their role as the Children's Ministries Director for the South Texas District of the UPCI from June 2012 to June 2019. Before becoming a director, Kerry served as the Children's Ministries Secretary for the same organization from June 2008 to June 2012, where they planned various activities, fundraisers, and Kids Camps, held regular planning meetings, and managed the budget.

Kerry also has a background in IT, having worked for CVS Caremark Corporation since December 1996. They held several roles in the company, including Senior Analyst, Enterprise Desktop Services from February 2011 to April 2019, and I.T. Supervisor/Project Manager from June 2003 to February 2011. As an I.T. Supervisor/Project Manager, Kerry managed a team of nine and oversaw support for over 2,000 users in five separate Call Center facilities. They also mentored team members, facilitated emergency re-cabling of a call center, developed a web-enabled inventory software package, and managed multiple projects related to department moves and facility openings/closings. Prior to the supervisor role, Kerry held various positions as an Associate Technical Analyst, Technical Analyst, and Senior Technical Analyst from December 1996 to May 2003.

Overall, Kerry Hammer has a diverse background encompassing areas such as entrepreneurship, pastoral work, and IT management.

Kerry Hammer's education history is as follows:

From 2007 to 2008, Kerry attended American Intercontinental University-Online and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology.

From 1992 to 1994, Kerry attended San Jacinto College and earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree.

From 1991 to 1994, Kerry attended Texas Bible College and received a Diploma in Theology.

In terms of certifications, Kerry obtained the following:

- Scrum Master Certified (SMC) from SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile in February 2020

- Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) from SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile in November 2019

- Six Sigma Yellow Belt from SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile in November 2019

- ITIL V3 Continual Service Improvement from Loyalist Certification Services in September 2013

- ITIL V3 Service Strategy from Loyalist Certification Services in March 2013

- ITIL V3 Service Design from Loyalist Certification Services in February 2013

- ITIL V3 Service Transition from Loyalist Certification Services in October 2012

- ITIL V3 Service Operation from Loyalist Certification Services in May 2012

- ITIL v3 Foundations from EXIN in May 2009

- Project Management Professional from Project Management Institute in December 2014

Furthermore, it is mentioned that Kerry has the following fiber optic specialist certifications from The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. (FOA), although the obtained month and year are not provided for these certifications:

- Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Testing (CFOS/T)

- Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)

- Certified Fiber Optic Technician for FTTx (CFOS/H)

- Fiber Optic Specialist Certifications (CFOS/S)