Josh Duran
Vice President, Business & Information Technology at McWhinney
- Role
- Vice President, Business & Information Technology at Realberry
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Josh Duran
Transformational IT leader with 25+ years of experience driving enterprise innovation, security and scalability. Proven success aligning IT strategy with business objectives, leading high-performance teams and implementing cost-effective infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity solutions across hybrid environments. Experienced in guiding the secure and ethical implementation of enterprise AI and machine learning tools to optimize performance, reduce risk and support data-driven decision-making. Collaborative and outcomes-focused with a passion for optimizing operations, reducing risk and enabling growth. Committed to secure, scalable technology leadership that drives operational efficiency and business growth: IT Strategy & Execution Technology Innovation; Business & Digital Transformation; Innovation; Visionary; PropTech; Executive Decision-Making; Project Management; Mentoring and Coaching; Business Intelligence; Corporate Governance; Cybersecurity; Risk Management; Process Improvement; Business Engagement; Global IT Operations; Business Relationship Management; Vendor and Contract Management
Experience
Vice President, Business & Information Technology
Jan 2023 — Present · Denver, CO, US
Led company-wide cybersecurity transformation to meet investor requirements, enhancing posture and compliance· Reduced IT spend by hundreds of thousands annually by eliminating redundant vendors and licenses· Implemented innovative technologies including AI-enabled process automation tools and guided internal policy development for ethical and secure AI usage· Oversaw successful IT strategy and execution during a major corporate rebrand and restructuring· Developed and managed IT budgets covering hardware, software and personnel· Effectively managed key IT projects across multiple stakeholders· Managed and Supported on-prem and cloud based infrastructure· Implemented disaster recovery and business continuity plans· Managed, supported, and supervised technology teams and vendors across multiple locations· Provided technical training in the areas of change management and cyber security· Chaired key committees: Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Investor Due Diligence
Education
Regis University
Master of Science - MS, Organizational Management
2004 — 2007
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer and Information Sciences, General
1996 — 2000
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