Mike Kasparian

Chief Information Officer @Forrester

Cambridge, MA, US

I was promoted to drive the strategy and operational direction of the company, including short- and long-term technology initiatives, that delivered on enterprise-level service standards and improved the productivity of more than employees globally. To accomplish this, I serve on the executive committee and am accountable for budgets, end-to-end project management processes, and providing actionable insight and data-driven solutions to executive leaders and steering committees. I\'ve authored companywide technology governance models that defined pathways to implement, monitor, and manage everything from business case development, vendor selection, negotiation, and change management. On top of that, I have coached and mentored 100 staff members by creating a culture of excellence focused on future-facing decision-making related to infrastructure, security, and support for global client-facing applications. I have consistently reported and presented project updates and proposals to senior executives, engaged in meetings, and discussed applying new technologies and development techniques in alignment with business needs to fuel innovation.

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Bachelor of Science (BS)