Ed Medina

Ed Medina is an experienced IT professional with a robust background in infrastructure and operations management. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Infrastructure and IT Operations at Columbia College Chicago since January 2018, Ed has previously held leadership positions at Applied Systems and Biz ReTek Inc. Their tenure at Ulta Beauty included directing technology for distribution center applications and leading innovative technologies for retail, collaborating with major companies like Google and Apple. Ed's earlier roles encompass significant responsibilities at Ticketmaster/Live Nation, where transformation of technical infrastructure was a focus, and at Brown Pear Solutions, where establishment of the Chicago office was achieved. Ed's career in technology began at ULTA Beauty as a Senior Network Engineer, leading to a comprehensive skill set in IT and security, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Security from Baker College of Flint.