Bill Lindner began his career as an architect. As a partner, he led design efforts to deliver thousands of multi-family living units, professional offices, shopping centers, and hotel projects throughout Florida.  He served as the information technology director and the deputy chief of staff for the Governor of Florida where he re-engineered communications and operations. As secretary of the Florida Department of Management Services, he applied emergent computer technology and innovative program-management systems to streamline government internal services. Currently Bill is the director of Florida State University’s Professional Development unit where he has expanded the delivery of online courses for both degree-seeking students and professionals. He led the building of the FSU Conference Center, a state-of-the-art, hi- tech venue. He is also the director of FSU’s Campus Reimagined, a transformational initiative to help students discover, develop and fulfill their personal passion. He is also an author, lecturer, and entrepreneur.