Scott County, Minnesota
John Purdie is an experienced IT professional with a career spanning over four decades. Currently serving as Principal Systems Support Analyst at Scott County, Minnesota since November 2013, John specializes in supporting network and server infrastructure. Previous roles include Consultant at IST Partners, Technical Sales/Engineer at Minntek Solutions Inc., and Technical Services Manager at Summit Information Resources, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed comprehensive IT management, troubleshooting, and procurement. Early career positions included ownership of Talon Technical Services, Inc., as well as various engineering roles at Digital Equipment Corp, Pertec Computer Corp, and others. John holds an Associate degree in Computer Technology from Control Data Institute, obtained in 1979.
Scott County, Minnesota
Scott County was the fastest growing county in the state of Minnesota for the last couple of decades, with a 45% increase in total population. The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the county's population at 129,928. This figure is expected to increase by 100,000 persons by the year 2030, according to Metropolitan Council population forecasts. Scott County has a land area of 365 square miles and is bound on the west and north by the Minnesota River. The Minnesota River supported the county's fur trading, lumbering, and farming industries in the 1800s. Today, Scott County enjoys a growing mix of commercial, industrial, and housing development, yet also maintains its rural flavor.