Ira Bragg, former director of the Tech Applications Group (TAG), has accepted a new role at Georgia Tech as the executive director of the Administrative Services Center (ASC). He began his new role on Aug. 2. 

The ASC is a key component of the Administrative Excellence initiative at Georgia Tech and will service the Institute across a variety of administrative transactions ranging from HR to IT support, as well as support for finance, procurement, aspects of research administration, and more.  

“I am delighted to welcome Ira on board to lead the Administrative Services Center. He brings a wealth of experience in customer-focused problem solving as well as a robust understanding of Tech’s culture, systems, and processes,” said Mike Shannon, deputy chief business officer for Administration and Finance and portfolio owner for the Administrative Excellence initiative. 

Bragg brings a legacy of excellence serving the Institute. He graduated in 2001 from the College of Computing and returned to Tech in 2005 as an application developer for the College of Sciences. His work included improving business processes through the development of creative technology to empower faculty and staff to work more efficiently.  

His work eventually led to the establishment of TAG, through which many ideas were transformed into tools to create efficiencies in business processes. A few of these tools include GT-TRACS for faculty hiring and commitment tracking, PROMOTE for faculty promotion and tenure, and, most recently, the MyTest portal for Covid-19 surveillance testing and vaccination appointments.  

In his newly created position, Bragg is responsible for all aspects of designing, implementing, and overseeing the future ASC. 

“I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to bring my passion for Georgia Tech to the Administrative Services Center,” he said. “The growth and changes Tech has experienced over the past several years have created the need for a customer service-focused organization like the ASC. I’m eager to create a culture dedicated to making the many processes around campus simpler and more efficient.”