Anthony De Prato

CIO | CISSP | CSM | A.I. Developer

(USA) 506-171-5332 | tony.deprato@gmail.com | LinkedIn: @tdeprato

Professional Summary

As a CISSP-certified professional, I drive digital transformation through IT strategy, project management, and data analytics. I developed the SAFIRE Framework to ensure ethical and accountable AI-powered systems, aligning with strategic goals and regulatory compliance.

Key Strengths

Project Management & Agile: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), expert in large-scale project execution.
Software Development: Skilled in Python, PHP, JavaScript, databases, cloud functions, and microservices.
Change Management: Led technology change across five countries including campus construction.
Team Leadership: Effective communicator leading global, cross-functional teams.
Risk Analysis: Experienced in IT risk identification and strategic mitigation.
Technology Strategy: Conducts audits and technology evaluations with measurable metrics.
Proposal Writing: Proficient in developing persuasive proposals that support growth.
Cybersecurity: Ensures secure infrastructure and data protection aligned with global standards.

Employment History

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
2020–Present, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Jackson, MS

Oversaw system audits, SOC reports, cloud IAM, SOW validation, OpenAI integrations, and Linux server environments.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
2019–2020, The Episcopal High School, Houston, TX

Led sustainable IT ecosystem planning, IAM federated services, and Canvas PostgreSQL LMS integration.

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
2017–2019, St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju, South Korea

Managed Oracle databases, PowerSchool, Debian Linux systems, and vendor contracts for ERP systems.

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY & SPECIAL PROJECTS
2013–2017, YK Pao School, Shanghai, China

Integrated security protocols, ERP systems, and remote SSO with Oracle and federated Microsoft environments.

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
2009–2013, Dubai American Academy, Dubai, UAE

Managed MySQL and PostgreSQL systems, Windows servers, and developed web services for education platforms.

Education & Certifications

MA Educational Technology, Pepperdine University, 2002
BA Communications & International Studies, Thomas More College, 1997
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional, 2022
CSM – Certified ScrumMaster, 2019

Professional Summary

Key Strengths

Employment History

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER2020–Present, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Jackson, MS

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY2019–2020, The Episcopal High School, Houston, TX

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY2017–2019, St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju, South Korea