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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
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
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
