By Daniel Stefanski |
The Arizona Corporation Commission is adding a seasoned professional to its staffing ranks.
This week, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) announced that it had appointed Ed Block to be the new Chief Information Officer. The release from the ACC introduced its new hire as someone “with over 25 years of experience in portfolio, program and project management,” bringing “a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in delivering complex systems and software solutions.”
According to the ACC, Block “was the first to get a state agency on the cloud, with extensive experience in various sectors including Education, Learning Management Systems, Banking/Fraud-detection, and Cloud and Infrastructure management. As a certified Scrum Master, he has been at the forefront of utilizing Agile methodologies along with Hybrid and Waterfall approaches since 2004. His collaborative leadership style focuses on asking the right questions and gathering the right data to drive both strategic and tactical directions for progressive solutions.”
The ACC’s release shared information about what Block would be doing with his new job, starting with overseeing “the development and maintenance of software solutions, network systems availability and security, data storage and retention, IT hardware and software purchases, and the administration of the IT budget.”
In his previous role at the Arizona Department of Education, Block accomplished the following:
- Saved over $500K through early completion and resource optimization
- Migrated and modernized extensive data storage to Microsoft Azure cloud platform
- Reduced monthly Azure costs by $40K
- Implemented Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams for 685 staff
- Improved system recovery times by 70%
Block’s bio includes being an avid DIY enthusiast and a proud grandfather, working on a pool pump house, and planning to restore his 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto.
The ACC highlighted Block’s belief “in empowering people” as well as “a leadership approach that fosters innovation and team collaboration,” adding that his “multifaceted experience and commitment to innovation make him an invaluable addition to the Arizona Corporation Commission.”
Daniel Stefanski is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.
