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IT Leadership & Technology Strategy

Austin England - IT Leadership Consultant
13+
Years IT Services
9+
Years Financial Services

I specialize in helping mid-market companies modernize technology, build high-performing IT teams, and turn IT investments into competitive advantage. My background in financial services and lending technology brings unique value to regulated industries, but I work with organizations across sectors who need strategic IT leadership and hands-on execution.

It seems like only yesterday that I walked into Kitch Acceptance Corporation as the sole IT person and realized what it means to 'wear every hat'. Six years later, we'd slashed expenses, automated underwriting processing thousands of applications, and built a technology foundation that became a competitive advantage.

That's what I do: transform IT from a cost center into a strategic business driver.

My path to IT leadership was built on pure passion—asking for a laptop at age 5. That passion has stuck with me for 30+ years, from programming classes in high school to flash game development, systems support to architecting full infrastructure. Every challenge reinforced one thing: there is always a solution. The trick is being creative enough to find it.

Professional Journey

Atlas Consultations

February 2026 - Present
Founder & Principal Consultant

Providing strategic IT leadership and technology consulting to organizations seeking to transform their technology into competitive advantage.

Monterey Financial Services

February 2024 - February 2026
Assistant IT Manager
  • Led team of 5 through IT modernization and cloud migration
  • Implemented GitHub, Azure Key Vaults, DLP tools, and AI automation
  • Developed custom Blazor applications for workflow optimization
  • Architected VPN migration from legacy remote access infrastructure
  • Implemented SDLC and change management processes enterprise-wide

Kitch Acceptance Corporation

2017 - 2024
Director of IT (2023-2024) | IT Manager (2017-2023)
  • Ensured lending compliance and security through regulatory frameworks and audit controls
  • Built algorithmic underwriting reducing decision time from minutes to seconds
  • Integrated payment platforms (Payix, PayNearMe) reducing delinquency
  • Automated processing for thousands of applications monthly
  • Created real-time executive dashboards turning data into decisions

Tools & Skills

I can advise your teams on technology strategy and architecture, or roll up my sleeves and implement solutions myself. Thirteen years of hands-on experience means I understand both the strategic vision and the tactical execution.

Guide teams on modern development practices and architecture patterns

C# / .NET Python Blazor RESTful APIs Clean Architecture Test-Driven Development Docker / Containers

Advise on cloud migration strategy, security, and infrastructure optimization

Azure Cloud Migration Strategy Network Architecture Disaster Recovery Hybrid Cloud

Guide fintech integration and lending technology strategy

Payment Platforms Banking APIs (Plaid, Teller) Credit Bureau Integration Underwriting Systems Loan Servicing Regulatory Compliance (CFPB, TILA) Fraud Prevention

Architect system integrations and guide API development strategies

API Design & Strategy Microsoft Graph Enterprise Service Bus Message Queue Architecture iPaaS (Logic Apps) Webhook Design

Advise on compliance programs, risk management, and security frameworks

SOC 1 / SOC 2 Risk Assessment Frameworks Microsoft 365 Security Key Management & Encryption Security Audits Zero Trust Architecture Identity & Access Management NIST Frameworks

Let's Transform Your IT

If you need someone who can modernize technology, develop teams, and turn IT into competitive advantage, let's talk.

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