Jeff Hughes has experience working with pioneering engineers who built robust, scalable computing and networking platforms for innovators. He understands the importance of thorough requirements, testing designs before implementation, and being willing to change course when needed. As a leader, he helped build high-performing, customer-service oriented teams by fostering environments of trust, empowerment and accountability. He believes his experience as both a technologist and leader could benefit the organization.

1. JEFF HUGHES 719.290.0751 jeff.hughes87@gmail.com
PO BOX 439 - Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819
Dear selection committee,
Early in my career I worked with some of the best engineers specializing in the fields of networking and computing
platforms. They were pioneers of the time, building platforms and networks for industry innovators Digital Equipment
and MCI. They worked in unchartered territory to determine what was necessary to design systems and networks that
could be robust, scalable and capable of handling the stringent requirements of commercial use. I’m proud to have that tie
to the beginnings of the industry that is now such a critical component of global business, education and the sciences.
In my experience as engineer and an administrator, I have worked with highly available, cost effective and efficient
platforms and networks. Also, I have worked with platforms/networks that proved to be expensive, unreliable and
difficult to maintain. With all the successfulplatforms, there are common threads between them. When it comes to
consistently building robust, scalable and cost effective network and computing platforms, there are three things they all
followed these ground rules:
-Athorough understanding and agreement of requirements by all stakeholders
-Function, fault and load testing of the design before on-boarding
-The willingness and wisdom to change direction when necessary.
As simple as those rules sound, in all of the implementations that were poorly designed, unreliable or time consuming for
support staff,they failed in one or more of those three areas. It is important to recognize that those are not technology or
design failures, rather they are communication problems, misunderstanding of scope or lack of correct effort. As a leader
it is critical to resolve those issues early and often in order to achieve success.
On the topic of leadership, I have worked with some exceptional leaders. The most successfulones were able to build and
retain customer service oriented, high performing and self-motivated teams. Those types of teams attract talented,
passionate and quality driven individuals who believe in teamwork. These are individuals that work well with each other
and among other departments and with project managers. These are the teams that can help take your organization from
average to excellent.
The success or failure of building those teams is a direct result of a leader’s ability to foster an environment of trust,
empowerment and accountability. Like words on a page, it is easier said than done, but it is achievable through resolve
and patience. I’ve done it and it’s one of the most rewarding things in my career.
If you see a fit between your organization and vision, and my experience as a technologist and a leader, I welcome the
opportunity to speak with you about how I can contribute.
Best Regards,
Jeff Hughes