Francisco Tamayo

Francisco Tamayo currently serves as the Director of Information Technology and Security at Calbright College, a position held since February 2025. Prior to this, Francisco worked at the San Diego County Office of Education from November 2016 to February 2025, where roles included Senior Director of Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy, overseeing incident response plans and cybersecurity procedures, and Director of Infrastructure and Cloud Services, where significant projects included the implementation of a cloud-based dashboard for tracking COVID-19 cases. Francisco's extensive experience in educational technology began at Sweetwater Union High School District, where responsibilities spanned from Digital Security and Privacy Coordinator to various technical roles, supporting over 40,000 users. Academic qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from Pittsburg State University and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Colorado State University Global.