James Kelly

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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATORS

Jim Kelly serves as Senior Director of Technology at Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE).  Over the last 18 years, he has successfully built a foundational framework for technology to support infrastructure, applications, and strategic activities. These initiatives have been key to the growth of services offered by ECE helping the business triple in size during Jim’s tenure.  Jim manages a team of skilled technology professionals, sets technology goals and leads strategic planning initiatives. As part of ECE’s senior leadership team, Jim supports internal & external systems while involved in planning, general leadership and management efforts.

Jim also works with PESC and the Groningen Declaration Network to standardize credential evaluation data and contributes to educational data mobility internationally.  Jim serves as Chair of the PESC Board of Directors, Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member of the PESC Global Education Organization (GEO) User Group on the PESC EdExchange Steering Committee.  Jim has also been representing PESC as speaker and presenter at Annual Meetings of the Groningen Declaration Network.

After graduation from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, Jim began a career in business and technology professional consulting for organizations that vary in both size and industry. Jim’s consulting experience brings a wealth of knowledge in technology, project management, business systems, warehousing, and distribution to his current efforts.