Idan Elbaz

IT management and Information Security lead with more than 20 years of experience supporting organizations in all facets of infrastructure development/management, systems installation, and cyber risk management to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery.

• IT and Cyber Security Consulting, 2023, Present, Freelance Strategic Planning & Execution, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Infrastructure Management, Cloud Migration, Data Center Migration, Project Management, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Relationship Management, AWS/Azure Cloud Technology, System Administration, VMWare Virtualization, Enterprise Architecture, Unified Communications, Integrated Solutions, and Cisco Routers & Switches, AWS architecture, Identity Management, Application load balance and stress test.
• Screen Engine/ASI LLC, Los Angeles, CA, 2017, 2023, Vice President, Information Technology, Orchestrated all aspects of IT for a research and analytics firm, utilizing big data to maximize market potential by assessing/reducing risk for clients in the entertainment and media space. Promoted from Director to Vice President in 2021. Spearheaded completion of large-scale technical projects and delivered networks, disaster recovery systems, and mobile processes. Identified the need for upgrades, configurations, and new systems. Researched and executed new security products and ensured compliance with all standards and regulations. Identified market opportunities and implemented IT process improvements. Inspected technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency. Established IT policies and systems to support strategy execution. Governed all technology budgets and capital project proposals, generating compelling presentations for senior executives to influence top-level decision-making. Managed large-scale client accounts with values of up to $250K, cultivating and maintaining exceptional client loyalty through top-tier services and support. Directed a large team of helpdesk and web development professionals, partnering with management, vendors, and advisors to guide network delivery, development, and disaster recovery design. Paved the way for work-from-home operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, devising cutting-edge remote solutions to maintain operationality during major global disruptions.
• Motion Pictures Industry Pension & Health Plans, Studio City, CA, Senior Systems Storage Engineer
• Senior Aerospace SSP, Burbank, CA, Senior Systems and Network Engineer
• American LegalNet, Inc., Encino, CA, Senior Systems and Network Administrator
• Metronit Public Transport – IPI Israel LTD, Haifa, Chief Information Office
• Malam Team, Guardian Information Systems, S.A.L. – On Track Innovations (OTI), Petach Tikva & Zur Igal, Network Infrastructure Engineer/Manager & IT Administrator
• Telmap LTD., Herzliya, Network Administrator/Servers & Computer Technician
• Military Service, Intelligence Corps, Computers and Education Technician – Classified Unit