DAVID J. VERSOCKI
Scotia,NY
Summary
Technology executive with extensive experience in digital transformation and cybersecurity at Capital Region BOCES – NERIC. Proven expertise in cloud computing and stakeholder engagement, leading initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency by 15%. Established robust data governance frameworks and achieved high retention rates in shared services.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Chief Technology Officer
Capital Region BOCES – NERIC
01.2020 - Current
- Advise senior leadership on mission-critical priorities, influencing multi-year technology strategies and investment decisions
- Drove enterprise cloud and infrastructure modernization, improving system scalability and reducing legacy dependency
- Implemented AI-powered security monitoring, contributing to faster threat detection and strengthening overall cybersecurity posture
- Established enterprise data governance and BI frameworks, improving data accessibility and decision-making across stakeholders
- Enhanced operational efficiency through service consolidation and process optimization initiatives, achieving estimated improvement of 15–25%
- Conduct executive-level briefings, workshops, and planning sessions, aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals
- Cultivated stakeholder engagement, resulting in high retention rates and increased adoption of shared services
- Managed key manufacturer and vendor relationships including negotiation of multi-year, high value agreements
- Established continuous regional SOC and MDR service, enabling proactive monitoring and response to security threats
- Led Cyber Incident Response Team as Incident Commander, coordinating response efforts during security incidents.
- Led enterprise IT organization of 217 staff with $80M+ budget, supporting multiple districts and thousands of end users
Deputy Director / Assistant Director, e-Learning & Coordination
Capital Region BOCES – NERIC
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Led regional digital transformation initiatives, expanding access to scalable e-learning and shared services
- Increased service adoption through consultative engagement and alignment with stakeholders, ensuring services met user needs
- Facilitated workshops and cross-organizational planning sessions, promoting collaboration and sharing of best practices across teams
- Managed portfolio of client relationships, delivering customized IT services aligned with organizational strategies to enhance client satisfaction
- Oversaw enterprise infrastructure operations including LAN/WAN, VOIP, security, servers, and NOC, ensuring high availability
Technology Director
Scotia-Glenville Central Schools
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Led technology planning and governance, creating 3-year strategic roadmaps to align with organizational goals
- Directed IT operations and strategy, overseeing enterprise system implementations across district
- Managed budgets, staff, and vendors to ensure delivery of reliable and cost-effective IT services
- Implemented enterprise platforms improving data management, communication, and operational efficiency
- Delivered training programs that increased staff adoption and effective use of technology solutions
Manager, Technology Services
Information Management Group
07.2001 - 07.2003
- Led pre-sales consulting, project leadership, and early IT systems implementation to align solutions with client needs.
- Led project management initiatives to enhance data governance and compliance.
- Coordinated cross-departmental teams to streamline information sharing processes.
Mathematics & Computer Science Educator
Scotia-Glenville Central School District
09.1993 - 06.2001
Education
Master of Science - Teaching
Union College
Schenectady, NY06-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY05-1990
Some College (No Degree) - NYS SDA Certification
Massachusets College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MASkills
- Digital transformation
- Cybersecurity management
- Cloud computing
- AI strategy
- Enterprise IT operations
- Change management
- Governance oversight
- Portfolio leadership
- Executive advisement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership training
Executive Impact Snapshot
- $80M+ budget ownership and optimization
- 217-person organization leadership
- 15–25% operational efficiency improvements
- Enterprise cybersecurity modernization with AI-driven monitoring
- Large-scale stakeholder engagement and advisory across multiple organizations
Core Expertise
- Executive (Superintendent/Business Official) Advisement
- Digital Transformation
- Enterprise IT Operations
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Cloud (AWS/Azure)
- AI & Data Strategy
- Portfolio & Stakeholder Leadership
- Governance & Metrics
- Workshops & Briefings
Certification
Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
Timeline
Chief Technology Officer
Capital Region BOCES – NERIC
01.2020 - Current
Deputy Director / Assistant Director, e-Learning & Coordination
Capital Region BOCES – NERIC
01.2012 - 01.2020
Technology Director
Scotia-Glenville Central Schools
01.2003 - 01.2011
Manager, Technology Services
Information Management Group
07.2001 - 07.2003
Mathematics & Computer Science Educator
Scotia-Glenville Central School District
09.1993 - 06.2001
Master of Science - Teaching
Union College
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Hartwick College
Some College (No Degree) - NYS SDA Certification
Massachusets College of Liberal Arts