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Waltham, Ma, Us

Orchestrates the development and maintenance of an advanced information security program tailored to the needs of a community comprising roughly 7,500 students, faculty, and staff. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and aligning security initiatives with the institution's risk profile. Engages in active collaboration with ITS senior staff and major campus stakeholders to establish, implement, monitor, and enforce security and business continuity protocols across the university. Directs the comprehensive management of IT infrastructure, including networking, telecommunications, data centers, and database administration, while spearheading the strategic vision for the university's technology infrastructure. This includes managing annual IT Operating and Capital budgets to align with Brandeis University's strategic goals. Provides expert guidance on information security matters to the CIO, executive leadership, and campus leaders, integrating academic values with security imperatives. Leads the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and educational programs. Maintains robust coordination with legal, risk management, audit, and public safety departments to fortify campus IT security. In addition, drives technology infrastructure development, ensuring the delivery of cost-effective, high-quality technical services to meet the dynamic needs of this prestigious Research 1 institution.

Waltham, Ma, Us

Oversaw the university’s comprehensive IT infrastructure, including networking, telecommunications, data centers, servers, database administration, and security, ensuring alignment with the university's strategic vision and risk posture. Served as the Information Security & Privacy Officer, responsible for the creation and enforcement of a robust information security program that complied with legal and regulatory standards. Role involved strategic planning and capacity analysis to guide the university's technology roadmap, managing security policies, and responding to incidents to protect university assets. Additionally, lead and support mid-level IT managers and staff, ensuring they had the resources and guidance needed to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.

Waltham, Ma, Us

Lead the oversight and strategic direction of IT infrastructure, encompassing campus networking, telecommunications, data centers, servers (Unix and Windows), database management, and enterprise storage. This role entailed collaborating closely with the Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer to enhance network security, shaping the university's technology roadmap, and managing IT capacity planning. Key responsibilities included guiding the future direction of IT infrastructure operations, managing mid-level IT managers and providing them with necessary resources and support, engaging in strategic technology planning for the university, developing comprehensive project plans for infrastructure integration, and offering high-level management advice on technology-related issues.

Chestnut Hill, Ma, Us

Actively contributes to the strategic recruitment and development of faculty for the Cybersecurity and Information Technology undergraduate programs, ensuring readiness for enrollment expansion. Plays a pivotal role in the application review, interview, and faculty selection processes in collaboration with the Woods College Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs. Provides essential support in course design and production, prioritizing a cohesive and comprehensive elective curriculum. Ensures the high-quality and well-sequenced integration of course materials, including syllabi and digital content, to uphold the program's educational standards.

Chestnut Hill, Ma, Us

Leverages industry expertise to design and teach comprehensive courses on "Cybersecurity Fundamentals" and "Computer Networks." Crafts curricula that blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for real-world challenges. Employs engaging teaching methods to foster a dynamic learning environment, enhance student understanding, and drive academic excellence in the field of information technology.

Boston, Ma, Us

Managed all aspects of the Authority’s data networks, voice infrastructure and dark fiber assets, including staffing. Infrastructure supported 2,700+ video surveillance cameras, 4,300+ voice endpoints, 2,000+ workstations, 600+ mobile devices, digital signage and the Authority’s private cloud infrastructure. The three distinct networks directly support parking and revenue control ($132M+ in PCI transactions), access control and video surveillance and enterprise wide services and applications. Primary management for the Authority’s Help Desk operations. Direct oversight of an annual budget of 6.9M+ (4.5M Operating / 3.4M Capital) specifically allocated for network, telecommunications and the help desk. An integral part of the Authority’s strategic planning both within Information Technology as well as Authority-wide capital improvements and long-term vision. Leader of IT’s efforts in major construction projects including Rental Car Center, Terminal B expansion, Economy Garage as well as upcoming projects: major expansion of Logan garage facilities and the next phase of Terminal E expansion. Active participant in the Authority’s resiliency and disaster recovery working groups.

Boston, Ma, Us

Managed all aspects of the Authority’s data network and infrastructure and network staffing. Infrastructure supported video surveillance cameras, voice endpoints, workstations, digital signage and the Authority’s private cloud infrastructure. The three distinct networks directly support parking and revenue control, access control and video surveillance and enterprise-wide services and applications. Re-engineered the Authority’s network to bring it up to current industry standards, primarily to support a large influx of IP surveillance cameras and multicast. Oversaw exponential growth in network footprint to support growth of edge devices throughout the Authority’s aviation properties.

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Master Of Science, Telecommunications, Sub Concentration: Security

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Engineering