Tim Blek
About Tim Blek
Tim Blek serves as the Vice President of Information Systems at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2006. He has a background in systems engineering and application development, with experience in various organizations and a strong interest in leveraging technology to solve business challenges.
Work at City National Bank
Tim Blek serves as Vice President of Information Systems at City National Bank, a position he has held since 2006. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology to enhance banking operations and improve customer service. His responsibilities include overseeing software development projects and implementing innovative solutions to meet the needs of the bank and its clients. Tim's extensive experience in information systems enables him to effectively manage complex projects and lead teams in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Previous Experience in Information Systems
Before joining City National Bank, Tim Blek held several positions in the information systems field. He worked as a Systems Engineer at Rockwell Collins Passenger Systems from 1997 to 1999. Following that, he was an Application Development Manager at Fremont Investment and Loan from 1999 to 2003. He then served as Development Supervisor at Encore Credit Corp from 2003 to 2005. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in software development and project management.
Education and Expertise
Tim Blek has a strong educational background in computer information systems. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he studied from 1995 to 1997. Prior to that, he attended the University of California, Davis, and studied undeclared from 1992 to 1994. He also studied Computer Science at Saddleback College from 1994 to 1995. His education has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in his career.
Technical Skills and Innovations
Tim Blek has a passion for addressing complex business challenges through innovative technology solutions. He has experience utilizing DevOps in combination with Agile project management to enhance software development processes. Tim has set up Team Foundation Server for automated builds, continuous integration, and deployments across various environments. His work includes automating builds and deployments for classic ASP, web applications, SharePoint components, web services, and databases.
Community Involvement and Teaching
In addition to his professional roles, Tim Blek has contributed to the community as an Adjunct Professor at Mt. San Antonio College from 1998 to 2007. He has been actively involved with various user groups and technical conferences, sharing his expertise and fostering knowledge exchange among peers. Tim enjoys community building and social networking, which has enabled him to assemble and manage large teams of technical professionals for complex projects.