About Gina Nairn, PMP, Security +
I am what you get when you cross a left-handed techno-geek, a musician, and a writer… a Software Engineer with a degree in Journalism who sings. You might be thinking I have severe A.D.D., but I believe that throughout my career and life, the variety of interests and pursuits was really God preparing me for each next step of my journey. I’ve really enjoyed that journey all along the way.
I am the President and CEO of a small IT consulting firm, Business and Technical Support Group (BTSG) that specializes in technical architecture design, project management, process, policy and compliance. In 2021, I also founded Creator One Technologies, the parent company for this blog, my YouTube channel Young Career Pros, and my kids’ new project Hike Into History. Before joining BTSG in 2014, I was able to take two years to work in a ministry setting full time, directing the tech and musical aspects of worship, as well as multiple volunteer programs, for a large church. Some people viewed my working for the Church as “taking a knee” to have more time with my kids. The opposite was true — I have never worked harder in my life. I am grateful for that experience.
When someone asks, “What do you DO, exactly?”… well, the answer is a little bit complicated. I have been blessed to work in a variety of technical disciplines, and I mainly work as a consultant on technical projects. As a “finisher,” I am often brought into teams that are struggling to meet deadlines or create deliverables; however, I also help teams with strategic planning and group facilitation. Producing, demonstrating and communicating measurable results on projects has been a key to my success.
Outside of work, my husband and I are raising two neat little humans. Work-life balance is something we, ironically, have to work really hard at. We put forth a lot of effort toward intentionally parenting, while spending time together as a family but also letting them have room to grow. Over the years we have had a ton of amazing adventures together, and even helped them run their own business. So in between my tech articles, you’ll find cupcakes, art projects, and other various adventures. Maybe it seems like cupcake articles don’t “belong” on the blog of a tech firm CEO. But this is the life of a full time working mom. Half tech geek, half cupcake baker. Both roles are SO important.
I’m a little bit of a workaholic, and seem to surround myself with other workaholics, so I am always looking for ways to encourage teams, equipping them and energizing them to prevent burnout. I like fresh ideas and approaches to problems, and hate reinventing the wheel. As a journalism student… turned community organizer… software engineer… corporate vice president… worship leader… church executive and ministry student… turned consulting firm CEO… I thought maybe sharing some of my experiences, successes and failures would be a good way to “give back” and maybe help someone else make one or two fewer mistakes than I have. I love to write, and when I have time, I’ll opine about whatever is on my heart at the moment. I do pray one thing — that in all things I do, you see a glimmer of light and a spirit of love and helpfulness as the central theme in this blog. In me, that glimmer is a flame lit by Jesus Christ. I hope that you enjoy your time here and find some helpful info along the way.