Ken Piddington

Ken Piddington

Houston, Texas, United States
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As a transformational, business Technology Executive, I create a strategic vision…

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Experience

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    RelaDyne LLC

    Houston, Texas, United States

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    Houston, Texas Area

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    Houston, Texas, United States

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    Houston, Texas Area

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    Houston, Texas Area

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    Houston, Texas Area

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    Waltham, MA

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    Waltham, MA

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    Houston, TX

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    Westport, CT

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    Bridgeport, CT

Education

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Director

    Quest Oracle Community

    - Present 5 years 5 months

    Quest Oracle Community offers Oracle users the unbiased, real life experiences, benchmarks and best practices they need to successfully plan, deploy and optimize their Oracle technology solutions. Quest offers best in class digital and face-to-face customer experiences, access to a vibrant community of Oracle users and a deep library of relevant, real world content presented by an accessible band of real world experts.
    Quest’s volunteer Board of Directors is comprised of Oracle customers who…

    Quest Oracle Community offers Oracle users the unbiased, real life experiences, benchmarks and best practices they need to successfully plan, deploy and optimize their Oracle technology solutions. Quest offers best in class digital and face-to-face customer experiences, access to a vibrant community of Oracle users and a deep library of relevant, real world content presented by an accessible band of real world experts.
    Quest’s volunteer Board of Directors is comprised of Oracle customers who devote their time, expertise and leadership to enhancing user-to-user communication and collaboration while advocating for the needs and priorities of the user community. As a Director on the Quest Board, I am responsible for setting organizational direction through strategic planning and the establishment of organizational and operational plans equipped with necessary financial resources and executive leadership.

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    Mentor

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    - Present 10 years

    Education

    Mentor Graduate Students in the MS Technology Management Program

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    Innovation Advisory Council Member

    Vation Ventures

    - Present 3 years 11 months

    Science and Technology

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    Member Board Of Directors

    Friends of Energy Institute

    - 2 years 6 months

    Education

    A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and we’re working to enhance educational, professional, and STEM opportunities for students and teachers at the Energy Institute High School in Houston.

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    Member Board Of Trustees

    The Sage School

    - 2 years

    Education

    The Sage School is New England’s leader in gifted education. Located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging curriculum, academic peers, and creative learning opportunities for the brightest students in the Greater Boston and Providence areas. Since 1990, we have provided an advanced learning environment for children to reach their potential. Small class sizes, experienced teachers trained in gifted education, and a curriculum designed especially for gifted…

    The Sage School is New England’s leader in gifted education. Located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging curriculum, academic peers, and creative learning opportunities for the brightest students in the Greater Boston and Providence areas. Since 1990, we have provided an advanced learning environment for children to reach their potential. Small class sizes, experienced teachers trained in gifted education, and a curriculum designed especially for gifted students make The Sage School a wonderful choice for parents looking to give their children a strong academic foundation upon which to build and to grow.

  • Board Member

    HITS Theatre

    - 1 year 1 month

    Arts and Culture

    The purpose and mission of HITS Theatre is educational, cultural and civic, and includes the following:

    1. To provide professional-level training in acting, dance, singing, music, technical theatre and media by professional staff with theatre and education expertise;
    2. To enrich lives by broadening cultural experience and developing talent in those who participate at HITS as students or audience members;
    3. To enhance the cultural climate for children and their families in the…

    The purpose and mission of HITS Theatre is educational, cultural and civic, and includes the following:

    1. To provide professional-level training in acting, dance, singing, music, technical theatre and media by professional staff with theatre and education expertise;
    2. To enrich lives by broadening cultural experience and developing talent in those who participate at HITS as students or audience members;
    3. To enhance the cultural climate for children and their families in the City of Houston and surrounding communities;
    4. To establish an outlet for all young performers, regardless of financial status, to practice their skills through high-quality training;
    5. To serve all talent levels by teaching excellence and the discipline required to achieve it; and to provide a safe and professional facility in which to work.

  • Technology Committee Chair

    Stages Repertory Theatre

    - 2 years

    Arts and Culture

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    Chairman Advisory Board

    Energy Institute High School

    - 2 years 8 months

    Education

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    Board Member

    Society for Information Management

    - 3 years

    Science and Technology

    SIM Houston Chapter

  • Avisory Board & Instructor

    MIT CIO Leadership Institute

    - 2 years 1 month

    Education

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    First Lego League Coach

    FIRST

    - 1 year

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    Scout Leader

    Boy Scouts of America

    - 2 years

Publications

Courses

  • Leadership Training, EntreLeadership

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Honors & Awards

  • 2022 Houston CIO of the Year ORBIE Award Winner

    Houston CIO Leadership Association

    The CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program of its kind. Since its inception in 1998, over 650 CIOs have been honored as finalists and over 170 CIO of the Year winners have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. The ORBIE signifies exceptional leadership, innovation, and vision, representing the characteristics and qualities that inspire others to achieve their potential. Winners are selected through a rigorous peer-review process, led by prior ORBIE…

    The CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program of its kind. Since its inception in 1998, over 650 CIOs have been honored as finalists and over 170 CIO of the Year winners have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. The ORBIE signifies exceptional leadership, innovation, and vision, representing the characteristics and qualities that inspire others to achieve their potential. Winners are selected through a rigorous peer-review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients. HoustonCIO.org

  • CIO100

    CIO

  • Computerworld Premier 100 Technology Leader

    Computerworld

  • InformationWeek 500

    InformationWeek

  • InformationWeek 500

    InformationWeek

Organizations

  • National Speakers Association

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  • Society for Information Management (SIM) - Houston Chapter

    Board Member, Program Committee

    - Present
  • CIO Leadership Institute, MIT Sloan School of Management

    Leadership Board Member & Instructor,

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  • CIO Executive Council

    Advisory Board Member

  • CIO Executive Council

    Pathways Program Mentor

  • Columbia University Masters Technology Management

    Program Mentor

  • Energy Institute High School

    Advisory Board Member

  • Stages Repertory Theatre

    Technology Committee Chair

  • Technology Business Management Council

    Principal Member

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