Brandon Taugner

Brandon Taugner has extensive work experience in the field of IT operations. Brandon began their career as a PC Technician at Athene Software in 2000. Brandon then moved on to Nestlé Purina North America as an IS Technician/Assistant IS Manager in 2001. In 2006, they became the Director of IT at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and held this position until 2013. Following that, Taugner joined the Denver International Airport - City & County of Denver Dept of Aviation as a Senior IT Manager until 2017. Brandon then joined IT Authorities as the Director of IT Operations from 2017 to 2018. Currently, they are serving as the Director of IT Operations at Tampa International Airport since 2018.

Brandon Taugner attended Denver Technical College from 2000 to 2002, where they obtained an Associate of Applied Science degree in Network and Systems Administration. Brandon then went on to study at DeVry University - Westminster from 2003 to 2005, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Systems. In addition to their formal education, Brandon has obtained several certifications, including CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+, both with no specified institution or date. Brandon also holds a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, an ITIL v3 Foundations certification from ITIL Certified, and a Microsoft Certified Professional certification, all with no specified date or institution. Finally, Brandon has also obtained a Six Sigma Green Belt certification with no specified institution or date.