Eric Whitford

Eric Whitford, MBA, has extensive experience in information technology (IT) management and operations. Eric currently serves as the Director of Information Technology at NorthStar Energy, where they focus on implementing technology solutions to increase profitability. Prior to this, Eric held various roles at Advarra, including IT Director - Integration and Special Projects, and Manager of IT Infrastructure. At BreitBurn Energy, Eric served as the Manager of IT Operations, leading a team in operations, technology integration, solution design/implementation, project management, and support services. Eric also worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at 7 For All Mankind, providing leadership in network administration and IT infrastructure management. Eric began their career as a Voice/Data Specialist at CommWorld Coastal, where they played a crucial role in transitioning and adopting Converged Voice/Data Networks.

Eric Whitford completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Business at the USC Marshall School of Business from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Information Management and Technology from Syracuse University, from 1999 to 2003. Eric also attended Marcellus Senior High School, although the specific years of attendance and any degrees obtained are not provided. In addition to their formal education, Eric Whitford has obtained various certifications, including CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) from Cisco, CCSA (Certified SonicWall Security Administrator) from Dell SonicWALL, CTP (TIA Convergence Technologies Professional) from TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association), MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) from Microsoft, TCTE (Toshiba Certified Technical Expert, IP & Convergence) from Toshiba, and VCP (VMware Certified Professional) from VMware. The specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not mentioned.