{"691339":{"#nid":"691339","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Jimmie Hardin to Join University System of Georgia","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter years of transformative leadership within Georgia Tech Infrastructure \u0026amp; Operations (I\u0026amp;O), Senior Director of Data Management and Automation Jimmie Hardin will depart the Institute on July 31, to accept a new position as associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and management with the University System of Georgia (USG).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout his tenure at Georgia Tech, Hardin played a pivotal role in advancing technology-driven solutions that enhanced operational efficiency, strengthened decision-making capabilities, and positioned I\u0026amp;O for future success.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder his leadership, the Data Management and Automation team expanded business process automation initiatives, modernized key components of the AiM platform, enhanced space management capabilities, and developed advanced analytics tools that support operations across the organization.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHardin was also instrumental in introducing robotic process automation (RPA) and other innovative technologies that streamlined workflows and improved service delivery. Among his many accomplishments, the development of an energy dashboard stands out as a significant achievement, providing campus leaders with valuable insights into infrastructure performance by bringing together data, technology, and sustainability metrics in one centralized platform.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKnown for his strategic vision and forward-thinking approach, Hardin consistently challenged colleagues to reimagine how technology could support and improve campus operations. His leadership helped foster a culture of innovation that continues to influence how I\u0026amp;O approaches problem-solving, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Jimmie has been a driving force behind many of our most innovative business and technology initiatives,\u0022 said Vice President Jim Stephens. \u0022His contributions have influenced not only the systems we use, but also the way we think about leveraging technology to improve operations and better serve the Institute.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the Georgia Tech community will miss his expertise and leadership, Hardin leaves behind a strong foundation that will continue to support the Institute\u0027s operational and strategic goals for years to come.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EData Management and Automation Team lead, Jimmie Hardin, will join the USG as associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and management.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Data Management and Automation Team lead, Jimmie Hardin, will join the USG as associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and management."}],"uid":"35028","created_gmt":"2026-07-29 15:21:16","changed_gmt":"2026-07-29 15:27:53","author":"cbrim3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-07-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-07-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680712":{"id":"680712","type":"image","title":"jimmie.jpeg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EJimmie Hardin\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1785338684","gmt_created":"2026-07-29 15:24:44","changed":"1785338684","gmt_changed":"2026-07-29 15:24:44","alt":"Image of Jimmie Hardin","file":{"fid":"265017","name":"jimmie.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/07\/29\/jimmie.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/07\/29\/jimmie.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1552456,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/07\/29\/jimmie.jpeg?itok=isFhftWr"}}},"media_ids":["680712"],"groups":[{"id":"383831","name":"Infrastructure and Operations"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"193728","name":"I\u0026S News"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECathy Brim\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECommunications Officer II\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInfrastructure and Operations | Planning, Design, and Construction | Office of Sustainability\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["Cathy.brim@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}