Kofi Friar

About Kofi Friar

Strategic IT Architect and Operations Leader with 15 years of experience architecting resilient infrastructure and leading digital transformations. Proven expertise in orchestrating complex enterprise migrations, optimizing SaaS ecosystems to slash overhead by up to 36%, and securing SOC-2 compliance for scaling organizations. A bridge-builder known for aligning technical roadmaps with business objectives and fostering high-performance technical cultures.I\'m passionate about leveraging technology to create value and empower organizations to fulfill their missions and am adept at fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, understanding their unique technical environments, and delivering tailored solutions that drive operational efficiency and achieve organizational goals.

Experience

1. Information Technology and Global Security

   Anchorage Digital

   Mar 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Engineered and matured end-to-end IT logistics for a global, remote-first workforce, managing the full lifecycle of employee hardware from procurement to secure off-boarding retrieval.• Spearheaded Physical Security operations for the New York hub, implementing rigorous access control and monitoring systems to safeguard personnel and enterprise assets.• Orchestrated global device inventory management, leveraging vendor relationships to maintain hardware readiness and ensure seamless scaling with hiring trends.• Collaborated cross-functionally with Finance and Engineering to optimize software and equipment expenditures, aligning technical spend with the broader organizational mission.• Modernized in-office technology, including Zoom video conferencing and meeting room systems, to ensure parity between remote and local collaboration.

Education

• City University of Seattle

  Master’s Degree, Project Management

  2014 — 2016

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor's Degree, Journalism

  2006 — 2011

Skills

• Technical Writing
• Html
• Sharepoint
• Sql
• Visio
• Linux
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Windows
• Troubleshooting
• Windows 7
• Leadership
• Teaching
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Customer Relations
• Software Documentation
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Computer Hardware
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Os X
• System Administration
• Access