Koorosh Azhandeh, CSM, ITIL
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Computer Science
The School of Engineering at Catholic University
2010 : 2018
Master
Computer Science
The Catholic University of America
2004 : 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S)
Communication Technology
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
1998 : 2002
United States Agency for International Development /TTC.Inc/ Mind Point Group/ Chenega Cooperation
Cybersecurity Program Manager/ Zero Trust SME
2019 : 2019
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)/Calibre Systems
Senior Systems Analyst
My responsibilities include :
Leadership
✰ Manage the School of Online Education, such as course curriculum and planning, as well as instructional technology administration.
✰ Oversee the academic programs of the School of Computer Information Systems, including strategic planning such as long-range plan for all instructional programs, resource allocation, budgeting, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
✰ Perform leadership duties, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, leading student outcomes assessment for assigned areas, and managing data collection and outcomes records.
Technology
✰ Spearhead the technology vision of the university, working closely with Executive Team members. Responsible for IT management, including requirements gathering, decision analysis, data representation, technical execution, support, procurement, budgeting for complex projects.
✰ Lead on the technology transition from Moodle to Canvas, handling vendor and technical teams, developing course content, devising recovery and backup plan, as well as training staff on the new learning management system.
2015 : 2018
Fairfax University of America
Technical Lead/ Director of Online programs
My responsibilities include :
Leadership
✰ Oversaw the multimedia language resource center of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, managing its hardware and applications.
Management
✰ Served as advisor on instructional technology, guiding instructors on course design and planning, as well as relevant classroom technology tools for faculty and staff members.
Technology
✰ Led various projects, conducting technical evaluation, feasibility analysis, requirement analysis, and managing vendors.
✰ Ensured oversight of delivery of IT support services on application, hardware, software, user accounts and computer systems, to more than 700 users.
✰ Drove the development and implementation of the multimedia language center, collaborating with IT development team members, and handling procurement contracts, equipment, as well as hardware inventory database.
✰ Devised technology management framework and tools on guidelines, technical support, operations, maintenance, and testing.
2003 : 2015
The Catholic University of America
Information Technology/Multimedia Director
✰ Administered and coordinated day-to-day product development, technical and functional personnel.
✰ Analyzed, planned, scheduled, and evaluated all phases of the software development/Implementation life cycle
2000 : 2000
RTSI (Radio Television of Switzerland Italian)
Information Technology Specialist
Skills
Active Directory, Agile Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis, Automated Software Testing, Big Data, Classroom Instruction, Cloud Computing, CMS, Content Strategy, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Databases, Desktop Application Support, Desktop Deployment, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, HTML5, Information Architecture, Internet Information Server, IT Hardware Support, IT Service Management, IT Strategy, Java programming language, Leadership, LMS administration and support , Machine Learning, Management, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office, Multimedia, Program Management, Project Leadership, Project Management, Public Speaking, Python, Quality Assurance, Quality Matters , Research, Software Development, Software Development Security, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Technical Support, Training, Ubuntu, User Experience Design (UED), Web Development, Windows
About
A highly Technical Leader, Computer Scientist with years of hands-on experience in Cyber Security, Information Technology and Scrum Master.
A proven results-oriented leader with a strong track record of overseeing Cyber Security operations. Proven success in project management, applying agile methodology, application development life cycle, data visualization(Tableau), data analytics, and software testing life cycle. Demonstrated capabilities in strategy planning and execution across technology integration, curriculum development, and staff management. Recognized as a trusted adviser to various stakeholders in cross-functional collaborations, including advisory committees. Success in system administration, User Experience(UX), computer network management, performance simulation, and server maintenance in a tertiary setting.
Specialties:
✰ Zero Trust Subject Matter Expert
✰ Cyber Security and Compliance
✰ Leadership and Project Management
✰ IT Operations
✰ Quality Assurance
✰ Cloud Computing
✰ User Experience (UX)
✰ Interpersonal Skills
✰ Educational Technologies
✰ Data Visualization and Data Analytics
✰ Online Curriculum and Content Development
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