Eric Capal
Principal Platform, Infrastructure, Security & AI Strategy Leader | Enterprise AI Enablement & Zero Trust | Former CTO
- Role
- Senior Enterprise IT Sw Program Manager at Riverside Research
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Capal
I’m a principal-level technology leader and former CTO with 20+ years of experience modernizing large-scale infrastructure, cloud platforms, and identity-centric security for complex enterprises.My work focuses on transforming fragmented, legacy environments into scalable, cloud-native platforms that enable delivery velocity, resilience, and the secure adoption of emerging AI capabilities—without sacrificing governance, reliability, or trust.I operate at the intersection of platform engineering, cybersecurity, and enterprise AI enablement, helping organizations move fast while managing risk intelligently and supporting zero trust. I’ve led enterprise-wide modernization across infrastructure, cloud, and security domains, partnered closely with executive leadership, and delivered measurable outcomes in cost optimization, operational excellence, and platform scalability.I’m most effective in roles where deep technical judgment, executive-level decision-making, and cross-functional leadership intersect—whether as a principal architect, senior technical leader, or executive guiding platform and AI strategy.
Experience
Senior Enterprise IT Sw Program Manager
May 2025 — Present · Dayton, OH, US
Lead enterprise modernization initiatives spanning hybrid infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity services, and AI-enabling architectureServe as senior technical authority across platform, infrastructure, and security domains, shaping roadmaps and architectural directionDefine Zero Trust–aligned architectures incorporating identity, policy enforcement, and data governanceGuide secure enablement of AI and data-driven workloads within risk-managed enterprise environmentsPartner with engineering, security, and executive stakeholders to align technology strategy with business outcomes
Education
The University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering
2003 — 2005
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Computer Engineering
1997 — 2000
The University of Toledo
Master of Science - MS, Computer Engineering
2006 — 2008
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