Babak A.

Babak A. has an extensive work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Babak currently holds the position of VP Technology Programs at Sagent since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Freelance Photographer for Babak Ardalan Photography since 2017, where they captured special moments for various events. From 2021 to 2022, they served as the VP, Information Technology at First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation®. Before that, they worked as an IT CURA Consultant and Project Manager at Point B from 2019 to 2021.

Babak A. also has experience as the Managing Principal and Owner of IT CURA, a company that specializes in IT staffing, from 2012 to 2021. Babak worked as an IT CURA Consultant and Program Manager at Cathay Bank from 2016 to 2019, and at Stearns Lending LLC from 2014 to 2016.

In addition to their corporate roles, Babak A. has served as an Instructor at UCLA Extension since 2004, teaching courses in Project Management, Risk Management, and IT Management. Babak has also held various IT leadership positions at Bank of America from 2001 to 2012, including SVP, Technology Executive and SVP, Project Management Office, where they oversaw portfolio prioritization, project delivery, and infrastructure planning.

Babak A. completed their Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Information Systems from George Mason University, graduating in 1997. Prior to that, Babak obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics from Longwood University, although the exact dates of their enrollment and completion are unknown. Babak also attended Don Bosco College and Andisheh High School, but no degree or field of study information is provided for this period.

In terms of certifications, Babak has obtained several from ISACA. In 2019, they earned the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. Additionally, in March 2021, they obtained the CSX Linux Application and Configuration Certificate, CSX Network Application and Configuration Certificate, CSX Packet Analysis Course Certificate, and CSX Technical Foundations certificate.