Biography

With more than three decades of experience in the field of Information Technology, Ademir Soares has always ensured that he brings with him a rich mix of skills in information and communications technology, network and infrastructure engineering, technological research and development, and solution testing and implementation. He is regarded as one of the pioneers who worked with and operated mainframes and super computers that enabled various end users to perform massive computing. With a solid expertise and thorough understanding of the functions of these technologies, Ademir combines his solid background with comprehensive education and training. In turn, these have become his strong foundation that enables him to bring the expected bottom-line contributions to any company he has worked for. Ademir is currently the Information Technology Director at Hinsdale Adventist Academy, where he spearheads the identification, planning, creation, and implementation of various technology initiatives for the school. Fearless and confident, he has pioneered numerous solutions that fully equipped the entire spectrum of the organization for sustainable growth well into the future. Prior to his executive responsibilities at Hinsdale, Ademir gained in-depth exposure assuming diverse positions to several companies and entities. These include serving as senior computer and console operator, senior network administrator, network consultant, and Chief Information Officer (CIO). During his tenure at these businesses, Ademir leveraged his great talents and ingenuity in envisioning advanced IT solutions, strategies, processes, and standards. Hence, his contributions afforded the organizations a higher capability in quality, turnaround time, workflow efficiency, and customer response; thereby propelling them to become industry leaders. As CIO at Atlantic Union College in 2007, Ademir led the institution of a pioneer Microsoft IT Academy and the VMWare Academy that brought in significant revenue increase for the school. In addition, he initiated the partnership with NetApp and Citrix to create a storage infrastructure; as well as VDI, XEN APP, and ZEN Desktop for the college. This effort allowed its students, faculty, alumni, and their families to access relevant school information at the comforts of their homes. Under his leadership, in 2008, Atlantic Union College ventured in its most audacious Information Technology Program to date