Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Robert is currently working as the Director of Information Security at EF Educational Tours since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Putnam Investments, where they held various positions including Interim Chief Information Security Officer, Manager of Security Engineering, Senior Security Engineer, Security Engineer, and Project Manager from 2010 to 2022. Before that, they worked at PC Connection as a Senior Manager of the Project Management Office and Systems Analyst/Project Manager from 2005 to 2010. Robert also has experience as an Independent Consultant and was involved in software development services and consulting on technology platform and vendor selection from 1998 to 2005. In addition, Robert has worked as a Consultant at New Technology Partners, leading software project teams and analyzing the design of workflow automation systems from 1996 to 1998. Their early career includes a position as a Senior Programmer/Analyst at Extel Financial/Interactive Data, where they were responsible for designing and developing various applications from 1993 to 1996.

Robert Edwards received their education from various institutions. Robert completed their Master's degree in Information Security from Brandeis University in 2016. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's degree in Information Systems from Drexel University in 2007. Additionally, Robert holds a Bachelor's degree in Management & Information Technology from Daniel Webster College, although the start and end years are unknown. Robert has also obtained several certifications, including AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Operations Professional (Series 99), and Project Management Professional. The specific months for some of the certifications are not provided.