Frank Abella

Frank Abella has a diverse work experience spanning over four decades. Frank has held various roles in different companies, showcasing their expertise in IT and information security. Frank started their career at Allied Signal Aerospace Division as an Interdepartmental Division Coordinator. Frank then became an IT Manager at Heavenly Ski Resort under the American Ski Company. After that, they worked as a Senior IT Manager at Vail Resorts, overseeing multiple networks and telecom platforms. Frank then joined Renown Health as the Director of IT Infrastructure Operations, where they managed a large-scale IT infrastructure for over 10,000 users. Following that, they served as the Director of IT/INFOSec and Security at Aerion Supersonic. Their most recent position was as the Chief Information Officer for Carson City, Nevada. Currently, they are a part of the Cyber Security Task Force for the State of Nevada. Additionally, they have also been the Owner, Director, and Producer at Purekix LLC, where they pursued their passion for independent filmmaking.Overall, Frank Abella has extensive experience in IT management, information security, and leadership roles.

Frank Abella's education history includes the following:

- Frank Abella earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Management & Organizations and Sociology from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. The start and end years of this program are not provided.

- Frank Abella obtained an MBA degree in Business Administration and Management, General from UCLA Anderson School of Management. The start and end years of this program are not provided.

- Frank Abella received a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from UCLA. The start and end years of this program are not provided.

- Frank Abella also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from UC Irvine. The start and end years of this program are not provided.

Additionally, Frank Abella has obtained several certifications, including:

- Digital Transformation AI / IoT / Blockchain / Cybersecurity from MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the year 2023.

- SP3D from Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) in December 2022.

- CJIS Level 4 from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in August 2021.

- AVSE (AlienVault Certified Security Engineer) in May 2021 from an unidentified institution.

- Intel® Technology certification from Intel Technology Group in August 2013.

Frank Abella has also obtained several other certifications, including Black Belt - Six Sigma, CSX Practitioner (CSXP), Certified Technology Specialist- Design (CTS-D), DCSA - Cybersecurity, DCSA - DoD Awareness, DCSA - Threat Awareness, HECPO - Hostile Environment Close Protection Operator, ITIL Foundation, PMP-Project Management Professional, and Physical Security (PHYSEC). The specific institutions and acquisition dates for these certifications are not provided.