Alex G.

About Alex G.

Develop and communicate data security incident details to TEK leadership, staff…

Experience

1. Chief Information Officer

   Archbishop Curley High School

   Apr 2023 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   Managed and mentored a team of one IT support specialist, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.Co-chair Archdiocese of Baltimore Schools Technology Steering Committee to develop standards and provide recommendations on software, hardware, networking, and administration standardization throughout the school system to ensure compliance with cybersecurity insurance requirements.Managed an IT infrastructure overhaul, achieving a 30% improvement in system uptime and a 25% reduction in IT operational costs.Procure, install, manage, and evaluate proof-of-concept IT and security systems for potential widespread throughout the school and system.Implemented MFA on all staff devices and accounts, which nearly eliminated any bad actor access to accounts.Eliminated all local server, migrating to a completely virtual KVM-based environment, reducing overhead, maintenance, and power consumption significantly.Drove cybersecurity training initiatives, reducing employee-reported phishing incidents by 95% over 12 months.Implemented endpoint security across campus devices, reducing malware incidents by 95% and reducing response times to incidents by 75%Oversee security for critical infrastructure, implemented firewall and VPN rules that eliminated successful unauthorized access to staff network, and decreased attempts by 75%Oversee the vendor relationships for Student Information System, Microsoft, CDWG, Security System Contractors.Set up, manage, and maintain Office365 solutions, including SharepointLed and implemented multi-year technology roadmap for school including addition of multiple AV systems, adoption of a replacement cycle, and forward looking initiatives to take advantage of emerging technologies.Deployed Intune asset management for school owned devices, and asset tracking for other equipment throughout campus, including the management and maintenance of Azure AD, Virtual Machines, and Azure Storage

Education

• Century High School

  Diploma

  2005 — 2009

• University of Maryland University College

  Cybersecurity

  2016 — 2018

• University of Maryland Baltimore County

  BA, Minor

  2009 — 2013