Senior It Digital Transformation

Rene Ferrer - 917-***-**** – ******.****@*****.*** 1

René Ferrer Senior IT Leader ******.****@*****.*** 917-***-**** New York, NY LinkedIn EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Visionary IT executive with 30+ years of leadership experience driving technology strategy and digital transformation across industries—including manufacturing, media, ad tech, education, and corporate services. Adept at building and leading high-performing teams, developing enterprise-wide architectures, and managing large-scale IT initiatives. Broad expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure), DevOps (Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes), network engineering

(Cisco, Juniper), cybersecurity, and ERP. Recognized for delivering innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and support sustainable business growth. CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic IT & Digital Leadership - IT roadmapping, long-term planning, aligning IT with business goals

Digital Transformation & Innovation - Cloud migration, DevOps adoption, automation, modernizing legacy systems

Enterprise Systems & Architecture, Datacenter design and provisioning

ERP/WMS/CRM deployments, virtualization (VMware, KVM), containerization, network design

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Threat analysis, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.)

Data & Analytics

BI & analytics (Power BI), database management (SQL), data-driven decision making

Project & Vendor Management

Cross-functional collaboration, budgeting, contract negotiation, SLA oversight

Team Building & Leadership

Hiring, mentoring, staff development, fostering diverse and high-performance cultures

Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization

Process re-engineering, automation, performance tuning, capacity planning Professional Experience

Elite Model Management, New York, NY - IT Manager, North America 2022-present

• Oversee North American IT operations, including infrastructure, access control, and cloud services

• Lead strategic technology initiatives across four offices (NY, LA, Miami, Toronto) to streamline VPN, LAN, and storage solutions while ensuring robust cybersecurity practices.

• Manage vendor relationships, budget allocation, and software licensing for Office 365, Exchange 365, Adobe, DAM, VoIP and other enterprise services.

• Direct MDM and desktop support teams for both Windows (10/11) and macOS environments, enabling efficient remote work and collaboration.

ZPE Systems, Fremont, CA - Technical Sales Engineer 2018 – 2020

• Acted as a technical advisor to Fortune 500 clients, customizing out-of-band hardware and zero-touch provisioning solutions.

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Docker, KVM, and automation technologies to support proof-of- concept deployments.

• Built robust documentation and training materials, enabling seamless client onboarding and faster technology adoption.

Rene Ferrer - 917-***-**** – ******.****@*****.*** 2 CafeMedia, Director of IT and Tech Operations 2013 - 2018

• Provided strategic oversight of corporate and production IT, leading a cross-functional team of systems and operations specialists.

• Spearheaded the shift to AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), designing a secure and scalable cloud environment.

• Drove significant data center migrations and full build-outs in NYC and NJ, optimizing network performance and reducing operational costs.

• Introduced DevOps practices (Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Docker) to accelerate software delivery and improve reliability.

• Enhanced corporate infrastructure with Wi-Fi, on-prem security, access control, VoIP, and compliance frameworks.

The New School University, NY, NY - Senior Systems and Networking Administrator 2013 - 2018

• Led Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems administration and supported mission-critical campus applications (Banner, Blackboard, Luminis, DegreeWorks, Cisco VoIP).

• Managed network infrastructure with Cisco Nexus, ASR, and Juniper SRX, improving uptime and resilience.

• Oversaw major Dark Fiber L2 ring design and construction, increasing bandwidth and reliability for academic and administrative operations.

• Developed monitoring and alerting processes, streamlining incident response and cross-team communication.

Major League Baseball Advanced Media, LLP 2007 – 2010

• Engineered nationwide MPLS networks for live game feeds, supporting MLB’s real-time video and streaming services.

• Served as a Project Manager for the MLB Instant Replay build, ensuring seamless integration into broadcast workflows.

• Maintained data center operations and managed national ballpark networking facilities for live streaming reliability.

• Deployed robust monitoring solutions (Nagios, Groundwork), standardizing alerting processes. Right Media, Inc., New York, NY - Senior Systems Administrator 2005 – 2007

• Oversaw web-based advertising infrastructure, including data centers in New York, California, New Jersey, and London.

• Managed Foundry network hardware, VPN (Netscreen), and global load balancing (GSLB) for high- volume ad serving.

• Implemented comprehensive monitoring systems (Nagios, MRTG, Cacti) to ensure platform stability and availability.

Rene Ferrer - 917-***-**** – ******.****@*****.*** 3 Overpeer, Inc. 2004 – 2005 Linux Systems and Network Administrator

• Gentoo Linux Administrator of online anti-piracy application for music and motion picture industries

• Datacenter Operations Manager (Saavis, NJ)

• Built and deployed a data center installation of over 1000 custom Gentoo linux systems

• Designed and built 10GB network to manage high-traffic/high-utilization

• Documentation, security evaluations and compliance reporting Earlier Roles (1993–2005)

Held progressive IT and leadership positions at Overpeer, Inc., FB Associates, Inc., Advanced Communication Sciences, Saatchi & Saatchi, Christiania Bank, and WPIX-TV. Highlights include:

• Designing and deploying 10GB+ networks for high-traffic environments.

• Serving as VP Operations for a networking consultancy, managing 12-person engineering teams and large-scale WAN projects.

• Leading data center design, operational support, and security compliance.

• Managing broadcast and newsroom technology (WPIX-TV), ensuring 24/7 system uptime.

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