Gaston Merino

Gaston Merino is an experienced IT professional currently serving as an IT Lead for the City of Houston since November 2020 and also operates MEVEN, focusing on investments, properties, enterprises, and technologies since July 2011. With a strong background in IT leadership, Gaston has contributed as a volunteer and Founder Chairman of the Information Services Committee for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo since 1992. Prior roles include IT Lead for Global Infrastructure Operations at Halliburton and Principal Consultant at Texas Data Solutions. Gaston's career spans significant roles at companies such as BMC Software and DPI/TFS Inc., demonstrating expertise in systems administration and infrastructure solutions. Gaston holds a degree from the University of Houston and completed secondary education at Champagnat.