Michael Kasparian Email Address

Chief Information Officer

Challenge thinking. Lead change.

✦ Summary ✦ I have built a progressive career and am a recognized technology leader who establishes, maintains, and implements comprehensive tech transformation strategies across management segments. As a forward-thinking thought leader, I expertly balance competing priorities for multiple and concurrent projects with thoughtful consideration of budgets and timelines. I can accomplish this by actively engaging top talent to inspire them to exceed goals and overcome challenges in support of system requirements and organizational objectives. I am someone who thrives in challenging and dynamic environments and fully comprehends the value that the right tech has on company performance. Also, I am passionate about connecting with the people who work with the technology and have helped steward the career progression of a number of people, including technicians, the Head of Engineering, and the Head of PMO. To that end, I also started an internship program at Forrester to champion internal team development and promotions. ✦ A Few Career Accomplishments ✦ • I manage IT solutions for on- and off-shore development teams, CRM, ERP, business intelligence, enterprise planning, and budgeting by leveraging Agile development methodologies. • I was instrumental in defining million-dollar product strategies to successfully launch 4 products each year while simultaneously managing syndicated research for tech vendors bringing in approximately $35M annually. • I increased annual sales by 50% for a $1M portfolio by overhauling pricing, packaging, and delivery of B2B data. • I’ve won several awards including being a finalist for Boston CIO of the Year in 2021 and was bestowed the Company Collaboration award in 2015. ✦ Areas of Expertise ✦ Cloud Computing • Enterprise Strategies • Team Building & Leadership • Technology Strategy • Application Development • DevOps • Innovative Solutions & Improvements • Strategic Planning & Execution • Technology Budgets I welcome the opportunity to connect with you and look forward to a dialogue about how my career goals match your professional needs.