Alan Baker is a Director, Enterprise Architecture and Strategy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Colleagues describe him as "Alan is the rare architect/engineer that can take critical technical/security/business problems, create a cost effective solution, and then present that solution to all stakeholders in an understandable fashion. He is someone who is cool under pressure, loves to live in complex security and network requirements, and always delivers what he promises. Alan is willing to mentor and share his knowledge for the betterment of the team and constantly learning new security and technology skills. I would want Alan on any project, or leading any team that was highly critical to the success of my business." and "I have had the privilege to work with Alan for four years. He is committed to work and exhibits Extreme Ownership in whatever he does. Alan is a very knowledgeable resource and is a great asset to the team. I wish him all the best for his future."