Andy Surujnarine

Cybersecurity

Strategic IT Leader | Digital Transformation | Cybersecurity Professional

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22+
Years Experience
30+
Certifications
5
Cloud Platforms

Professional Summary

Strategic IT leader with over 22 years of experience in IT security, cloud operations, and enterprise infrastructure management. Extensive expertise in systems architecture, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and cloud migration. Proven record of aligning IT strategies with business goals to drive digital transformation, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Currently focused on the convergence of AI, healthcare, and cloud infrastructure, where emerging technologies are redefining how care is delivered, data is processed, and insights are accelerated. Experienced in leading high-impact projects, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance organizational resilience and performance.

Core Competencies

☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS & Azure Architecture
  • VMware & Citrix Virtualization
  • Hybrid Cloud Solutions
  • GPU-Accelerated Computing

🔒 Security & Compliance

  • Cybersecurity Management
  • HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST
  • SIEM/SOC Implementation
  • Zero Trust Architecture

🎯 Strategy & Leadership

  • Digital Transformation
  • IT Governance (ITIL, PMP)
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management

🤖 Emerging Technologies

  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Generative AI Tools
  • Cloud FinOps
  • Automation & Scripting

Professional Experience

IT Security & Cloud Operations Engineer

Medical Center
September 2020 – Present
  • Spearhead migration of critical medical systems (EMR, PACS) to AWS, enhancing efficiency and security
  • Implement AWS security solutions including Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, and CloudTrail for comprehensive threat detection
  • Leverage AWS S3, EC2, RDS, and auto-scaling to optimize storage, compute, and database management
  • Modernize Citrix infrastructure by migrating to Citrix Cloud with AWS integration
  • Ensure HIPAA compliance and safeguard critical healthcare infrastructure against evolving cyber threats

Cybersecurity Advisory Board Member

Ithaca College
March 2021 – March 2022
  • Provided strategic guidance to align cybersecurity curriculum with industry needs and trends
  • Collaborated with academic leaders to enhance student readiness for cybersecurity careers
  • Supported program development with insights from 20+ years of enterprise IT leadership

Chief Technology Officer Consultant

ARK Invest
December 2020 – December 2021
  • Led complete infrastructure migration from on-premises to Azure public cloud
  • Implemented comprehensive cybersecurity solutions including managed SIEM/SOC and endpoint protection
  • Established IT governance processes for change management, asset management, and incident response
  • Conducted risk assessments and gap analyses to improve security posture and regulatory compliance

Chief Technology Officer / VP of Information Technology

The Legacy Companies
December 2019 – August 2020
  • Managed IT operations for six-state network overseeing 14-member IT team
  • Developed comprehensive information security program with CrowdStrike, Cisco AMP, and KnowBe4
  • Implemented disaster recovery plans utilizing colocation facilities for business continuity
  • Coordinated technology upgrades reducing system downtime across enterprise

Associate Director of IT Infrastructure

New York Philharmonic
March 2016 – October 2019
  • Led data center migration from NYC to LA achieving operational cost savings and enhanced security
  • Implemented disaster recovery solutions with sub-10 minute RPO and under 1-hour RTO
  • Introduced advanced cybersecurity measures including deception technology

Senior Manager - Infrastructure

Marcum LLP
October 2013 – March 2016
  • Directed 10-member IT team managing 360+ Windows servers, 40 Citrix servers, and 40 VMware hosts
  • Achieved 90%+ reduction in unplanned outages through proactive infrastructure management
  • Designed highly available Citrix XenApp environment improving user experience
  • Managed Exchange migration significantly improving availability and disaster recovery

Senior Engineer & Architect

Bank of New York Mellon / Pershing
November 1998 – October 2012
  • Spearheaded design and implementation of enterprise Windows, VMware, and Citrix environments
  • Managed global team of 12 senior engineers certifying all x86 hardware and virtualization platforms
  • Achieved over 50% virtualization of infrastructure within 4 years resulting in significant cost savings
  • Consolidated six data centers into three, optimizing infrastructure and reducing operational costs
  • Developed private cloud infrastructure contributing to firm's first private cloud deployment

Education

Executive Master of Science in Technology Management

Columbia University
In Progress

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management

New York University
Concentration in Network Management Technologies

UNIX Systems Management Certificate

New York University

Certifications

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS Solutions Architect (In Progress)
  • FinOps Certified Practitioner (In Progress)
  • Terraform Associate (In Progress)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • NetApp Certified Data Administrator
  • MCSA: Office 365
  • MCITP: Virtualization Administrator

Security & Governance

  • AI Security (Securiti)
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate
  • Qualys Certified Specialist
  • Zerto Certified Professional Advanced
  • SASE Expert Level 1 (Cato Networks)

Virtualization & Citrix

  • Citrix Certified Professional - Networking (CCP-N)
  • Citrix Certified Administrator - XenDesktop 5
  • Citrix Certified Administrator - XenApp 6
  • Citrix Certified Administrator - XenServer 5

AI & Automation

  • Prompt Engineering & Advanced ChatGPT (edX)
  • Generative AI Tools

Microsoft Technologies

  • Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
  • MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)