Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Overview
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John Marinello

John Marinello

Ponte Vedra,FL

Summary

"First Hands On" IT leader with over 20 years of experience in digital transformation, infrastructure optimization, and cybersecurity enhancement. As a managed service provider, my teams helped to support technology solutions in healthcare, person-centered care environments, and child and family services. With expertise in building high-performance teams and executing enterprise-wide technology initiatives that align with strategic objectives. Recognized for driving productivity and ensuring efficient task completion in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Director of IS&T

The Fresh Air Fund
01.2022 - Current
  • Led the strategic design, development, and support of enterprise architecture, application management, security, and IT operations, aligning all systems with Fresh Air Fund (FAF) goals
  • Implemented and optimized new Salesforce platform, enhancing organizational processes and service delivery
  • Directed the deployment of a robust wireless network across 2,600 acres at Sharpe Reservation and Harriman State Park, expanding connectivity for all camp operations
  • Built strong, trust-based relationships with program directors to drive collaborative technology solutions benefiting inner-city families
  • Optimized IT resource allocation, cybersecurity frameworks, ERP solutions, and team mentorship programs to strengthen operational resilience and risk management
  • Key Achievements:
  • Deployed enterprise-wide wireless infrastructure across multiple remote locations, significantly improving digital accessibility for program staff and participants

Chief Technology Officer (Program Director)

Perkins Eastman / Net@Work, NY
NY
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Engineered technology strategy and innovation as vCTO for multiple clients, advancing IT operations, application development, and global support
  • Governed a global tech division with 34 direct reports, optimizing staffing, budgets, and resource allocation to reinforce business alignment
  • Executed enterprise-wide IT initiatives, including BIM deployment, infrastructure upgrades, and compliance audits, influencing industry best practices at the AIA Large Firm Roundtable
  • Key Achievements:
  • Completed 20+ small firm acquisition due diligence audits, assessing IT infrastructure, risk management, and integration processes

Sr Vice President /Director of Information Technology

Syska Hennessy Group ,NY
NY
12.2012 - 01.2017
  • Supervised a team of 18, managing IT operations, application development, and user support for 650+ users
  • Coordinated technology migrations, including ERP and legacy transitions, boosting system performance with BST to Deltek Vision
  • Developed hybrid storage and work-sharing solutions, integrated Autodesk apps with SD-WAN, and streamlined conference resource management via SharePoint
  • Key Achievements:
  • Reduced technology adoption time to under a year through API-driven automation and data analytics

Vice President /Director of U.S. IT Operations

Flack + Kurtz (WSP Group) U.S., NY
NY
03.1997 - 12.2012
  • Oversaw IT operations across the US, supervising a team of 65 across disciplines and supporting 2,700 users while collaborating with the Global CIO on strategic transformation
  • Executed infrastructure projects, integrating 15+ offices annually and launching the first US Data Center to improve business continuity and upgrade storage solutions
  • Administered US and UK helpdesk operations for 12,000+ users, resolving 1,200 daily tickets with a 98% SLA while handling recruitment, training, and strategic planning

Education

Master of Information Systems & Library Science -

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Trenton State College
Ewing, NJ
01.1991

Skills

  • IT strategy and roadmap development
  • Budget management and cost control
  • Vendor and contract negotiation
  • IT governance and compliance
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Change management and digital transformation
  • Stakeholder communication
  • LMS Platforms Administration
  • EHR and Clinical Systems Support
  • IT infrastructure and operations: network management, cloud computing, virtualization
  • Enterprise applications: Salesforce, NetSuite, Office 365, and VoIP systems
  • Cybersecurity compliance: NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and SOX
  • IT service management: ServiceNow, ITIL processes
  • Cloud transformation: migrations, SaaS implementations
  • Enterprise architecture: API management, data governance

Certification

  • Lean 6 Sigma - Green 2020
  • Cornerstone On Demand Administrator
  • Kirkpatrick Model for measuring training Impact
  • MCITP: Server/Enterprise Administrator 2012
  • MCSE: Messaging/Security , Server 2003, 2012

Affiliations

  • International Association of Business Communicators
  • The Center for Non-Profit Advancement
  • American Camp Association
  • Autodesk Industry Advisory Board (Member)
  • Building Owners and Managers Association
  • AIA Large Firm Roundtable (LFRT)

Timeline

Director of IS&T

The Fresh Air Fund
01.2022 - Current

Chief Technology Officer (Program Director)

Perkins Eastman / Net@Work, NY
01.2017 - 01.2022

Sr Vice President /Director of Information Technology

Syska Hennessy Group ,NY
12.2012 - 01.2017

Vice President /Director of U.S. IT Operations

Flack + Kurtz (WSP Group) U.S., NY
03.1997 - 12.2012

Master of Information Systems & Library Science -

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Trenton State College

References

References available upon request.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

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