Senior Director of IT and Facilities - Stanford VPDoR at Stanford University
📍 Livermore, California, United States
Tain leads technology, product, and facilities infrastructure for 14 research labs at Stanfords Vice Provost and Dean of Research. His background includes leading the global education product vertical at Zoom during the pandemic and obtaining an MS in Information Management. People who have worked with him describe him as a "genius, " "highly-motivated, " and "energetic. "
Outside of his extensive work in technology and education, Tain is involved in charitable causes. He participates in a fundraising bike ride from San Francisco to wine country to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, showing a commitment to community and health advocacy.
He once had a photography exhibition at Purdue University, showcasing a lesser-known creative talent.
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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Senior Director of IT and Facilities - Stanford VPDoR
Job Level
Senior
Location
Livermore, California, United States
Personality Overview
How Tain shows up
Thorough Evaluator
Quality Focused
Hard To Convince
They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical
Priorities
Topics Tain cares about
Research Infrastructure
Currently oversees IT, cross-functional product teams, and facilities strategy for 14 research labs, centers, and institutes at Stanford University.
AI-Driven Leadership
Recently obtained certifications in "AI-Driven Leadership: Strategies for the Future" and "Generative AI for Leaders, " indicating a focus on emerging technologies.
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Career
Work history
4-2025
Senior Director of IT and Facilities - Stanford VPDoR
Stanford University
6-2023 - 4-2025
Director of Technology Strategy & Services
Stanford University
10-2021 - 6-2023
Head of Product - Education & Chrome/Web
Zoom
6-2020 - 10-2021
Lead Product Manager
Zoom
9-2019 - 6-2020
Sr. Manager, Information & Communications Technologies
Stanford University School of Medicine
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Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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