Tov Lutzker

About Tov Lutzker

I’m an IT Director and Technology Executive with more than 20 years of experience leading technology strategy, infrastructure modernization, and cross-functional teams across multiple industries — from finance and healthcare to telecom and research.I specialize in building scalable, secure, and high-performing IT environments that drive business growth. My approach blends strategic vision with hands-on expertise — I’m as comfortable developing a roadmap in the boardroom as I am architecting a cloud migration or troubleshooting a network challenge.Over the years, I’ve led initiatives ranging from virtualization and DevOps adoption to data center design and enterprise cloud transformations. I’ve also guided organizations through major compliance and security initiatives, ensuring operational continuity and resilience.My leadership philosophy is simple: empower teams, streamline processes, and align technology with the goals of the business. Whether managing multimillion-dollar projects, optimizing IT operations, or mentoring future tech leaders, I’m driven by results, collaboration, and innovation.Core Areas of Expertise:• IT Strategy & Infrastructure Leadership• Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, VMware)• DevOps / CI/CD Implementation• Cybersecurity & Compliance (ITIL, ISO, HIPAA)• Vendor Management & Cost Optimization• Team Building & MentorshipI’m always open to connecting with organizations that are looking to modernize their technology foundation or strengthen their IT leadership.

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer and Principal

   Mailmessenger Networks, Inc

   Apr 1997 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Founded and lead a consulting and managed services firm delivering infrastructure design, cloud solutions, and CIO advisory to clients across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.• Built multi-site ISP and MSP platform supporting global end users• Transitioned teams to Agile/Scrum, improving project delivery efficiency• Drove virtualization and cloud migrations reducing costs by 60%• Guided organizations through compliance audits (HIPAA, SOX, data security)

Education

• Augora High

  High School Diploma

  1989 — 1994

• Cuesta Community College

  Certificate, Pre-hospital Medicine

  1994 — 1996

• Hunter College

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science

  1999 — 2007

Skills

• Saas
• Linux
• Software Development
• Virtualization
• Scrum
• Mortgage Banking
• Agile Project Management
• Enterprise Software
• Consulting
• Data Center
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Management
• Information Technology
• Databases
• Cisco Technologies
• Leadership
• Unix
• Cisco
• Troubleshooting
• Project Management
• Windows
• Marketing
• Integration
• Strategic Planning
• Software Documentation
• Start-Ups
• Business Development
• Residential Mortgages
• Business Analysis
• Cloud Computing