Lenny Schad is Chief Information Officer at Katy Independent School District (TX).
As Chief Information Officer, Lenny Schad set goals that changed the IT department’s focus from educational into a service-oriented business model. With over 30,000 desktops and laptops throughout the district, Lenny quickly recognized the need for software to be deployed remotely and that now allows it to be rolled out to all machines in a matter of minutes. While his primary focus is on reducing operating costs and downtime, enhancing performance, and increasing service delivery, Lenny implemented an online, automated curriculum and lesson-planning system which was developed in-house and patented by the district. He has utilized key performance indicators and metrics to demonstrate the IT effect on district and student achievement and is a leader in cyber security and IT organizational models. Mr. Schad has successfully combined his passion for technology with education and keeps Katy on the cutting-edge, not the bleeding edge.
