Jason Brookins Mpa, Cgcio

Jason Brookins, MPA, CGCIO has over 30 years of work experience. Jason is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at InterDev. Previously, they worked at the Clayton County Board of Commissioners for a total of 26 years. Starting as a Computer Network Technician, they progressed through various roles and eventually became the Chief Information Officer. In this position, they provided strategic advice and counsel on complex IT issues, oversaw the planning and direction of Clayton County's technology infrastructure, and managed resource utilization throughout all of IT. Prior to their role as CIO, they served as the Assistant Director of Information Technology, where they assisted in managing the daily operations of the department and was responsible for preparing the departmental budget. Earlier in their career, they held roles such as Technical Services Division Manager, Computer Services Manager, and Yeoman 3rd Class Petty Officer in the US Navy. Overall, Jason Brookins has a strong background in IT management and leadership.

Jason Brookins, MPA, CGCIO has a comprehensive education history that spans across different institutions and fields of study. In 1997, they obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from Clayton State University. Following this, they pursued further education and completed the Local Government Chief Information Officer (LGCIO) Certificate program at The University of Georgia, although the specific years of this program are not provided.

In 2018, Jason Brookins pursued and successfully obtained a Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) certificate from The University of Georgia. This was followed by another certification, the Certified Public Manager (CPM) from The University of Georgia in 2020-2021.

Their educational journey continued with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Purdue Global, specializing in Public Administration. Jason attended Purdue Global from 2019 to 2021.

In their pursuit for continuous learning and professional development, Jason Brookins carried out an Executive Certificate - Post Graduate program in Public Administration at Liberty University in 2021-2022.

Lastly, they completed a certificate program in the Information Technology Leadership Program at The University of Georgia. However, the specific years of this program are not indicated.

Overall, their education history demonstrates a commitment to enhancing their skills and knowledge in both Information Technology and Public Administration.