Karl Hills

Karl Hills has a diverse work experience, mainly in the field of technology and management. Karl started their career as a Business Analyst at Stephens Inc., where they analyzed and resolved data issues with PeopleSoft software. Karl later worked as a Peoplesoft Developer at the same company, designing system changes and creating specifications for the development team.

Afterward, Karl joined Staffmark as a PeopleSoft Developer, where they designed and developed user interface and functionality changes for the internal PeopleSoft installation. Karl also integrated third-party services into the system and developed procedural reports using SQR.

Karl then established their own company, Simple Click Design, LLC, specializing in website and web application development for small businesses and non-profit organizations. The company focuses on providing simple and effective designs.

Additionally, Karl founded 84boxes, a design studio, management consultancy, and product innovation firm. The company offers strategic planning and brand identity services.

In 2013, Karl started Geeky & Proud, an online store that specializes in selling geeky products and organizing online watch parties for geeky TV shows. The company also aims to build a strong community for individuals with geeky interests.

In 2010, Karl joined Capsearch as the Chief Technology Officer, where they designed and developed the company's software, including improvements in search accuracy and speed, data imports, online sign-up and payment, PDF viewer integration, and API integration for various platforms.

Most recently, Karl worked at NIC Inc. as the Director of Technology. Prior to that, they served as the General Manager and the Director of Operations at the same company.

Karl Hills obtained their high school diploma from Catholic High School for Boys, where they studied from 1995 to 1999. Karl then attended the University of Tulsa from 1999 to 2003, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems. Before their university education, Karl attended Cathedral School from 1985 to 1991, but no degree or field of study is specified for this period. In terms of additional certifications, Karl acquired an AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Level certificate from Amazon Web Services in October 2015. Karl also obtained a certification in PeopleTools I/II from Oracle, while the institution and exact dates of obtaining the ITIL Foundations certification are unspecified.