Joe McLaughlin

Joe McLaughlin is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in infrastructure and security management. Currently serving as the Director of Infrastructure & Security at Niche.com since February 2014, Joe has successfully built and scaled the technical infrastructure and team, transitioning from a co-located Microsoft stack to a cloud-hosted Linux and Kubernetes architecture amid significant growth. Previous roles include Manager of Infrastructure Engineering, Lead Infrastructure Engineer, and Web System Administrator at Decision Software, as well as Systems Administrator at The Knowland Group and Network Administrator at Nave Communications. Joe's career began in technical support and customer service, demonstrating a strong foundation in IT operations. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Management from Salisbury University and an Associate's degree in General Studies from Anne Arundel Community College.