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Patrick Tinklenberg

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Vice President of Information Technology at Sycuan Casino
📍 Lakeside, California, United States

Patrick Tinklenberg is the VP of IT at Sycuan Casino, leveraging a deep background in gaming, hospitality, and tribal government operations. His expertise covers systems integration, security, and governance, with a history of managing large casino expansions. He holds an MS in Physics from San Diego State University and actively participates in the tribal technology community.

He is passionate about leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions and enhance guest experiences. In a recent podcast interview, he shared his appreciation for San Diegos food scene, particularly highlighting a memorable chicken shawarma from a local food truck. He values the long-tenured team at Sycuan, emphasizing a people-first culture.

He has been an advisory board member with TribalNet for over a decade, helping to guide the organizations content and direction.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Information Technology
Job Level
Senior
Location
Lakeside, California, United States
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Priorities

Topics Patrick cares about

Tribal Technology
Serves on the TribalNet Advisory Board and the Tribal-ISAC steering committee, demonstrating a commitment to advancing technology and security within tribal communities.
Gaming & Hospitality IT
As VP of IT for a major casino resort, he focuses on implementing cutting-edge gaming systems, loyalty programs, and guest-focused technology solutions.
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Career

Work history

2-2013
Vice President of Information Technology
Sycuan Casino
1-2010
Advisory Board Member
TribalNet
11-2006 - 1-2013
IT Director
Barona Band of Mission Indians
1-2003 - 11-2006
IT Director
Shaw Binary Systems
2002 - 2005
IT Director
Shaw Binary Systems, Inc (SBSI)
In the press

Media appearances

Sycuan Casino Resort optimizes promotions with Samsung digital signage. Featured in Samsung
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Signature Systems Inc. PDQ POS Completes Install at Sycuan Casino Resort Saving Tribal Business Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars. Featured in GlobeNewswire
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Education
1992 - 1995
MS
San Diego State University
1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Arts
Macalester College
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