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Welcome to Bruce Fyfe's Professional INSIGHTS

What I do for work

Lead a transformative overhaul of Ryther’s technology infrastructure to al tenolo to senhance operational efficiency and reduce costs..g, cloud solutions, and business process optimization.

Professional Profile:

I’m a technology leader with over 30 years of experience shaping IT strategies and delivering impactful solutions. As Director of Technology at Ryther in Seattle, I’ve spent nearly five years transforming our technology stack and culture, driving efficiency, and aligning IT with our mission to support children and families through mental health services. Based just outside Seattle, I’m deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest, where I draw inspiration from the region’s innovation and natural beauty to fuel my work.


Professional Journey

  

Director of Technology, Ryther (2020–Present)

  • Lead a transformative overhaul of Ryther’s technology stack, implementing Microsoft 365, Entra/AAD, and AI-driven automation to align to business requirements, enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Foster a collaborative IT culture, mentoring teams to deliver scalable solutions that support Ryther’s mission of healing and growth for children and families.
  • Spearhead compliance initiatives using tools like Microsoft Purview, ensuring data security and regulatory alignment in a sensitive nonprofit environment.


Previous Roles (1995–2020)

  • Held leadership positions across diverse industries, developing expertise in network engineering, cloud solutions, and business process optimization.
  • Designed and implemented business solutions that bridged technical and strategic goals, earning a reputation for delivering measurable results under tight constraints.
  • Built and led high-performing IT teams, emphasizing innovation, adaptability,      and alignment with organizational objectives.


Key Skills

  • IT Strategy & Leadership: Crafting long-term technology roadmaps that align with organizational goals.
  • Cloud & Automation: Expertise in Microsoft 365, Entra/AAD, and AI-driven tools for business efficiency.
  • Network Engineering: Advanced knowledge of infrastructure design and optimization.
  • Team Development: Mentoring and empowering teams to achieve technical and      professional excellence.
  • Compliance & Security: Implementing robust frameworks using tools like Microsoft Purview to ensure data integrity.

Community Impact

  • Founder, Teach Tech: Launched a volunteer initiative to inspire youth in technology, fostering STEM education in the Seattle area.
  • Edmonds School District CTE Advisory Board: Serve as a board member, shaping career and technical education programs to prepare students for future tech careers.


Connect With Me

I’m passionate about using technology to solve real-world challenges and am always open to connecting with professionals, recruiters, or anyone curious about IT leadership in the nonprofit sector. Find me on LinkedIn to explore my full professional journey or reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities. Whether it’s strategizing over cloud solutions or sharing a love for the Pacific Northwest, I look forward to connecting!

What will you find on my blog?

My professional blog will share professional insights for follow IT leades and pros. Expect posts like "Transforming Nonprofit Tech: Ryther’s Microsoft 365 Journey," detailing AI-driven automation and Entra/AAD security. I’ll explore leadership in "Building IT Teams for Mission-Driven Impact," drawing from my Director of Technology role. Other topics include "Mentoring Future Innovators via Volunteering" focusing on STEM education. Each post hope ti infuse relevant information and blend Seattle’s tech spirit, my passions and maybe some humor with practical strategies for IT excellence.

Why did I start this blog?

I launched this site to share my 30+ years of IT expertise and leadership insights, inspired by the innovative spirit of the Pacific Northwest. As Director of Technology at Ryther, I aim to provide practical strategies on Microsoft 365, AI-driven automation, and team-building for IT professionals and recruiters. This platform also lets me give back by mentoring through posts, much like my work with Teach Tech and the Edmonds School District CTE Advisory Board. It’s a space to connect, inspire, and reflect the problem-solving ethos of Seattle’s tech scene.

What My Colleauges Say

All my recommendations are available at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucefyfe/details/recommendations

Bruce- We at Washington Liftruck and myself personally can highly recommend your support and services as a CIO. You have gone above and beyond what our former support company's CIO's have done. You have great attention to detail while also grasping the big picture in supporting our company's IT challenges. All the while being extremely responsive. As we all know, communication is the key to success in life and you're a GREAT communicator! If our company was positioned to need a fulltime CIO we'd hire you in a heartbeat! 



Bruce is a knowledgeable tech evangelist with very practical approach. On top of all that, he's a tremendously enjoyable guy to meet and discuss with. I contacted Bruce for his input on several different topics where I was wanting to do more for our firm, including Security, Project Mgmt software, and migrating our firm to an ERP solution. All very different and all very complex with their own set of unique considerations for our firm. Bruce has the experience and knowledge to speak with ease and in depth on all of these topics and was able to understand how they would pertained to our firm. His input and recommendations allowed me to make real progress on all three fronts in very short order. Bruce is a wealth of information and experience and has been a big help to me and our firm. I look forward to working with Bruce again and again!



I've known Bruce for over 5 years as a partner and architect. Bruce is extremely detail-oriented and can speak to both a C-level executive and an individual contributor level extremely effectively. That skill often takes years to develop among IT professionals, but it seems to come perfectly naturally to him. He's an asset to any team that can mesh to any situation given. As a team member or a leader, Bruce earns one my highest recommendations!
I have had the pleasure of working with Bruce on a number of data center transformation projects, all of which have been highly successful for Lakeside Industries. Bruce is truly a visionary leader and hold my uttermost level of respect and admiration. 



I have had the opportunity to work with Bruce several times. I find Bruce to be very a very capable IT administrator and Tech Lead. Very knowledgeable and very detail oriented. When Bruce sets out to find a solution to a problem you can be assured that the solutions he researches and implements will the be the best one available. I would highly recommend Bruce to anyone that wants a superior job done and done right. 


Bruce has expert knowledge of networking as well as an in-depth understanding of the servers and systems that rely on that infrastructure. He has an intuitive sense about troubleshooting issues that come up and works diligently to implement solutions. He is a great mentor and leader within our team. I appreciate his insight and willingness to share this knowledge and help others learn. 



I have worked with Bruce for 13 years now and have found his knowledge of networks, security, system engineering and hardware in general to be beyond compare. He is without a doubt the most knowledgeable individual I have come across in over 20 years in the IT business. I can highly reccommend Bruce without reservation. 



I have worked with Bruce since he first came to Lakeside, he is a dedicated, team player who tries to work with everyone. This was especially important, and I’m sure frustrating at times, as he came into a construction company at the beginning of its digital communication “age”.
Building a communications network isn’t like building a road, you don’t always see the progress, or the benefit until the work is done, and the people are trained in how to use the system.
Through this Bruce has helped the company grow and we have seen the benefits of the network he and his staff have built and have come to rely on the system. I’ve seen people go from “we don’t need this” to “I can’t do my job without it”.
I’m grateful to have come to know Bruce as a co-worker and a friend, and I’m grateful for the systems and processes I use every day that he has been a big part of developing, supporting and maintaining. 


As someone that has had a B2B relationship with Bruce for approximately 4 years I can say that he's the very epitome of what an organization (whether commercial, non-profit, govt, etc.) should want out of an IT Director, CIO, or CTO - someone that understands the value of technology, isn't fearful in its adoption/implementation and looks to squeeze every ounce of value out of a solution set. Proactive leadership is very rare in the NfP sector, particularly when it comes to IT, and to that end he is a standard bearer. Anyone that has the opportunity to engage with him will definitely benefit from the partnership or interaction. 



What can I say about Bruce Fyfe; this guy really knows his stuff and is very humble about it.
I have worked with Bruce now for over two years on an exceptionally large private network order and other various projects? To see him manage all their locations and have a phenomenal understanding of all the intricate details of his business. With my interactions with Bruce, I always feel like I am part of the family every-time we see each other.

I would recommend Bruce for what he does now with excellence along with all the other hats he wears and his professional experiences! 



Bruce was a true professional to work with. He had a clear vision on how to drive digital transformation within [his organization]. He was an excellent partner and was able to clearly outline what he needed to drive that transformation. He had great communication with us during planning, implementation, final turn up, and after to make sure that what was needed was being provided. His knowledge, communication, and commitment was impressive. I look forward to working with Bruce on many different projects.



Bruce is a true IT professional and leader. Over the years I have worked with Bruce he has continuously demonstrated integrity, clear headed decision making, deep technical skills, hyper focus on business value, and loyalty to [his employer]. He is a selfless and tireless architect and steward of high quality enterprise technology and a skilled leader able to manage teams of professionals to maximum effectiveness. 



 I've been fortunate to work with Bruce on many projects over the last few years. His patience and understanding of technology as well as an always questioning attitude has allowed a free flowing conversation and numerous successful implementations. As a consultant it's refreshing to work with someone who is very passionate about the company he works for and the impact technology has on the day to day lives and experiences of their employees. Bruce has consistently been an advocate for Lakeside Industries, their employees, and the community as a whole. I constantly see Bruce on LinkedIn promoting the company and really good initiatives with a very positive attitude. That's pretty awesome! 



Bruce is a quality teammate. He puts people first. Bruce is a strategic thinker and do-er. He is skilled at current and emerging technologies. He is open-minded and receptive to feedback.
I have been impressed by Bruce since the first time we interacted. He won me over in helping me address a technical snafu (system configuration and interface issues combined with user error (my own) to get me back in running for a key off-site presentation. When I returned from the office 2 days later on a Friday night Bruce had completely rebuilt my system to address issues.
Bruce is a quality professional and person. He frequently shares insights on our company's safety management system. I value the friendship I'm building with Bruce. He is one of the few Seahawks fans who understand that I'll always be a Packer fan, too.  


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