Ariel Rodriguez

About Ariel Rodriguez

Experienced IT Manager at Arsenal Scaffolds Inc, leading IT infrastructure and operations with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and business impact.Skilled in IT operations, troubleshooting, asset management, and customer-focused technology solutions, I combine technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive organizational performance.Fluent in Spanish, I bring a global perspective shaped by international experience, including studying abroad at the University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon and traveling extensively, which enhances my ability to collaborate across diverse teams and environments.

Experience

1. Information Technology Manager

   Arsenal Scaffold Inc

   Apr 2024 — Present · NY, US

   Evaluate and maintain IT General Controls (ITGCs) over user access, authentication, and privilege management using Active Directory and Entra ID to support secure system operations and audit readiness.Implement and monitor Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), to reduce unauthorized access risk and strengthen security compliance.Support IT governance over Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and OneDrive by enforcing access controls, data segregation, and retention standards aligned with organizational policies.Support cybersecurity governance initiatives by implementing endpoint protection, security policies, and backup and recovery controls to safeguard data integrity and availability.Maintain and monitor virtualized infrastructure, using remote access tools to perform administrative tasks, system performance monitoring, and controlled system access.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, alongside vendors and service providers, to assess service performance, mitigate risk, and optimize technology-related costs.Participate in risk identification and assessment related to data availability, confidentiality, and integrity, contributing to risk mitigation strategies and control improvements.Document IT and security controls, policies, and operational procedures to support internal reviews and audit preparedness.Provide end-user technology support across collaboration platforms, operating systems, and endpoint devices to ensure system availability and minimize operational disruption.

Education

• University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

• Stony Brook University

  Bachelor's of Science degree, Information Systems, Specialization: Business and Economics

  2016 — 2019

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Html
• Python
• Event Planning
• Firebase
• Android Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Information Systems
• Customer Service
• Github
• Management
• Business Management
• Microsoft Word
• Computer Science
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Information Technology
• Java
• Teamwork