Allison Laureano

Allison Laureano has a diverse work experience in the field of Information Technology and Facilities management. Allison is currently the Head of Global I.T. and Facilities at Firework, where they manage the IT needs for nearly 200 team members worldwide and oversees facilities for the company's five offices and remote work team members. Allison'sexpertise includes IT asset management, secure user access methodologies, email deliverability, networking, and helpdesk efforts.

Prior to their current role, Laureano worked as a Contracting IT Director, filling specific company needs and focusing on areas such as email deliverability, inventory management, IT access management, helpdesk duties, and infrastructure management.

Before joining Firework, Laureano served as the Director of Information Technology & Facilities at Edmodo, where they were responsible for all IT functions, including networking, helpdesk support, inventory procurement, connecting remote workers, software/hardware use cases, budget management, and supervision of IT staff. Allison also handled day-to-day facilities management, including physical security, plant management, furniture procurement, safety procedures, and design and build-out of office locations.

Laureano gained experience as a Network Engineer at Forte Systems, Inc., where they provided IT consulting services to various Bay Area companies. Allison'sresponsibilities included designing and implementing network infrastructure, building Cisco-based phone systems, and handling physical plant wiring.

Allison started their career as a Clinical Data Coordinator at Seton Medical Center, where they were responsible for data entry and analysis of patient procedures in the Heart and Vascular Institute.

Laureano also served as the Information Technology Manager at LifeCare Solutions, Inc. Allison oversaw IT operations for a home healthcare company with multiple locations and assisted with facilities management. Allison was involved in the design and layout of three new pharmacy office buildouts.

Early in their career, Laureano worked as an Intern Pharmacist at Chartwell West Home Therapies, where they gained experience in monitoring patient clinical data and compounding medications in a home healthcare setting, with a focus on chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition.

Overall, Allison Laureano has a solid background in IT management, facilities management, and data coordination across various industries, making their a valuable asset to any organization.

Allison Laureano attended the University of San Francisco from 1990 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Chemistry, specifically focusing on Biochemistry.