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Uy Ut

CIO at Accel

Uy Ut is a seasoned IT executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. He currently serves as a Board Member at the Highlands Recreation District in San Mateo, California, a position he has held since December 2022.1

Professional Experience

Current Roles::

  • Board Member at Highlands Recreation District (December 2022 - Present)1
  • CIO at Accel, a venture capital firm in Palo Alto, CA (July 2017 - Present)12

Previous Positions::

  • Corporate Enterprise Applications Senior Manager at Uber (April 2015 - July 2017)1
  • Head of Corporate IT at Pure Storage (November 2013 - April 2015)1
  • Director of Information Technology at San Jose Sharks (May 2007 - November 2013)1
  • District Technology Director at Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (May 2006 - May 2007)1
  • Director of Information Technology at Rodeph Sholom School (February 2004 - May 2006)1
  • Infrastructure Analyst at Sotheby's (November 1998 - February 2004)1

Education

  • MBA from City University of New York-Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business (2002 - 2005)1
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Tulane University (1994 - 1998)1

Achievements and Expertise

Uy Ut has been recognized as a dynamic and innovative IT executive, earning honors as a CIO in 2013.1 Throughout his career, he has led numerous initiatives to transform IT organizations into world-class operations. His areas of expertise include:

  • IT strategy development and implementation
  • Infrastructure modernization and virtualization
  • Cloud services adoption
  • ERP and CRM system implementations
  • IT governance and policy development
  • Network architecture and security

Uy is known for his ability to align technology strategies with organizational goals, manage complex projects, and lead high-performing technical teams. He has a track record of improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing IT service delivery across various organizations.1

Highlights

Oct 25 · linkedin

This past weekend, I celebrated my 25th reunion at Tulane University. It was great to reconnect with old friends and enjoy mouth-watering food. A common thread of everyone's success was that they created their own magic. Everything happens for a reason, so don't wait for destiny to draft your journey; seize the pen and write your epic tale. Take initiative, blaze your path, and remember: fortune favors the bold. #MakeMagic #TulaneUniversity #NOLA

Oct 16 · linkedin

In real-time, I am failing to create the perfect LinkedIn post.  💡 Perfection is the enemy of progress! If we wait for every piece to be "perfect," we risk falling behind, missing opportunities, or stagnating. Embrace a growth mindset, celebrate small wins, and iterate quickly. #ProgressOverPerfection

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Location

San Francisco Bay Area