Dakota Shultz

Dakota Shultz is a seasoned technology and operations leader with extensive experience in automation engineering and management. Currently serving as a Senior Automation Engineer at iT1 and Chief Operations Officer at Platipus, Dakota oversees operational strategies and drives growth initiatives. As Chief Executive Officer of Shultz Studios LLC, Dakota transformed the company into an industry leader, showcasing exceptional strategic leadership from a young age. Previous roles include Solution Delivery Strategist II at Cenlar FSB, Automation Leader at Invenergy LLC, and Senior Automation Specialist at Merck, where Dakota spearheaded automation solutions and best practice frameworks. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Harvard University and an Associate of Science in Computer Software Engineering from Indian Hills Community College.