David Hicks

• IT Manager
• dhicks@uwf.edu

Biography

Native Floridian.
Argo Family - wife and 3 daughters all graduated from UWF as well.
Earned System Engineer certification from Microsoft; System Administrator from VMware. Deep-rooted experience in IT and database architecture; and software development. Former school district CTO.

Vision/Goals:

Moving away from costly proprietary systems. Creating solutions from converging systems. Focusing on reliability with sustainable management, security, and cost.

Hobbies:

Fishing and boating. Metal and carpentry work. Vehicle restorations. NCAA football and softball. But most of all, grandparenting.

Education:

B.S., Computer Science
University of West Florida, 1996

Community Leadership:

1995-1997 State Board, Florida Association for Computers in Education (FACE)
2020-2023 Florida Association of School Administrators