Shay Cleary is an accomplished court information technology professional and the Managing Director within NCSC Court Consulting Services, responsible for overseeing technology, cybersecurity, and court space initiatives. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Shay has held various roles within the Minnesota Judicial Branch, including technical writer, business architect, information technology manager, and IT deputy director. He has led numerous projects focused on technical leadership, infrastructure, procurement, process improvement, and end-user support, and is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance court administration and outcomes.
Before joining NCSC, Shay worked as a technology consultant and senior project manager at Mission Critical Partners, a firm specializing in government data, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity in the public safety, justice, and utility sectors. Shay's qualifications include a master's degree in business communication and a bachelor's degree in technical communication, in addition to certifications as a Certified Court Manager (CCM), ITIL Foundations Practitioner, ICS2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CCC), and membership in NACM, IJIS (Court Advisory and Cybersecurity Committees), and the Data Governance Institute (DGI). He was also appointed to the Advisory Council of the ABA Task Force on the Law and Artificial Intelligence, staffed the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators AI Rapid Response Team, and frequently speaks domestically and internationally on the impact of AI and the courts.
Shay's expertise in court technology was instrumental in Minnesota's statewide transition to an electronic environment, and his leadership continues to drive innovation and improve court systems across the country.
Email: scleary@ncsc.org
Phone: (651) 592 - 5073
Calendly: https://calendly.com/shaycleary