Brent Mason
Director of Information Technology @Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL)
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Information Technology @Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL)
Cleveland, OH, US
Provide enterprise-wide technology leadership for a multi-office professional services firm supporting 150–180 users in hybrid environments.Define and execute a multi-year IT roadmap aligned with firm growth objectives, operational scalability, and risk management priorities. Serve as strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology governance, cybersecurity posture, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.Own full IT financial strategy, managing a $2M+ annual operating budget including vendor negotiations, contract restructuring, and capital allocation planning. Reduced external consulting spend by 96% through strategic vendor realignment and internal capability development.Led enterprise migration to Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams to modernize collaboration and enable secure hybrid workforce operations. Spearheaded Microsoft Copilot rollout to drive AI-enabled productivity and workflow optimization.Reduced IT tickets per employee by 45.6% through automation and process redesign. Decreased average incident response times by 85.7%, significantly improving internal client experience and operational efficiency.Re-architected enterprise network infrastructure using Cisco Meraki, achieving 99%+ uptime across multiple office locations. Directed full lifecycle IT site buildouts including vendor selection, contract negotiation, network design, and secure server room architecture.Strengthened IT governance through policy development, operational standardization, and vendor oversight while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability across mission-critical systems.
EDUCATION
Copley High School
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
The University of Akron
Associate's degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
University of Phoenix
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a Concentration in Business Systems Analysis
University of Phoenix
Associate’s Degree, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
SKILLS
ABOUT BRENT MASON
I am a technology executive who aligns IT strategy with measurable business growth.For more than 15 years, I have led enterprise technology operations across professional services and multi-site organizations, transforming IT from a reactive support function into a strategic growth enabler. My focus is on governance, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and scalable digital transformation.Throughout my career, I have:Managed and optimized $2M+ annual IT operating budgetsReduced external consulting spend by 96% through strategic vendor restructuringImproved incident response times by 85% through process automationDelivered 99%+ infrastructure reliability across multi-office environmentsLed enterprise cloud and AI adoption initiativesI regularly advise executive leadership on technology risk, investment prioritization, and long-term digital strategy. My approach combines financial stewardship, disciplined governance, and roadmap planning with a strong emphasis on building high-performing teams that enable sustainable organizational growth.
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