Jorge Cardenas Mba

Information Technology Director / Acting Chief Information Officer at City of Brownsville, Texas

Jorge Cardenas has extensive work experience in information technology (IT) and project management. JORGE currently serves as the Information Technology Director and Acting Chief Information Officer for the City of Brownsville, Texas. In this role, they oversee the city's IT functions, manages a large budget, and has successfully improved the IT organization's efficiency.

Prior to their current position, Jorge worked as an Information Technology Technical Project Manager at OSC Edge, where they directed a team of technical professionals supporting clients across multiple military bases. JORGE also led support for various IT infrastructure components, including desktops, servers, networks, and cloud platforms.

Before OSC Edge, Jorge was the Network Operations Manager at Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation. In this role, they supervised a team and supported network operations across multiple production facilities. JORGE was responsible for overseeing departments such as ERP, MIS, Help Desk, and Network Operations/Security.

Earlier in their career, Jorge worked as a Senior Information Technology Project Manager at NES Associates, LLC. JORGE managed projects to redesign and replace IT infrastructure for the United States Army in South Korea, and they successfully coordinated the delivery of equipment to different locations.

Jorge has also gained experience working as an Aviation Training and Development Specialist at DynCorp International LLC, a Customer Service Engineer Manager at Rockwell Collins, and in various roles within the US Marine Corps. Overall, Jorge has a strong background in IT and project management, with a proven track record of successfully leading teams and implementing efficient IT solutions.

Jorge Cardenas has a diverse education background. Their most recent educational achievement is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, which they obtained from the Jack Welch Management Institute in 2021. Prior to that, they earned a Master's Degree in Sports and Health Sciences (Human Performance) from the American Military University in 2016.

In 2012, Jorge completed a Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Health Sciences with a focus on Pre-Sports Medicine from the American Military University. Additionally, they hold an Associate's degree in General Studies from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, which they acquired in 2002.

Aside from their educational degrees, Jorge has also obtained several certifications that further enhance their expertise. JORGE became a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute in November 2021. JORGE also holds the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification from ISACA, which they obtained in November 2020. Furthermore, they obtained the IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL) in February 2020.

In terms of additional certifications, Jorge has completed IT Project Management from the American Military University in July 2016. JORGE also holds the Security+ certification, although the institution that granted it is not specified. Finally, they acquired CCNA and CCNA Security certifications from Cisco, although the specific dates are unknown.

In summary, Jorge Cardenas has a comprehensive education history that includes multiple degrees and certifications in various fields such as business administration, sports and health sciences, project management, information security, and IT management.

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  • Information Technology Director / Acting Chief Information Officer

    August, 2022 - present