Rene Fontaine

Rene Fontaine is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in digital security and systems architecture. Currently, Rene serves as the Distinguished Architect and Digital Security Lead at Citizens Bank since September 2018. Prior to this, a significant tenure at Staples spanned from July 2001 to September 2018, during which Rene held multiple distinguished roles in cyber security architecture and enterprise infrastructure. Earlier career experience includes positions as Director of Operations at Monster and Furniture.com, and as an Infrastructure Architect at Web Tech Partners. Rene began a professional journey in systems integration at ECC Corporation. Academic credentials include a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Worcester State University.