Barry Shaffer

Barry Shaffer has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in the technology industry. Barry is currently the Chief Information Officer at Sign In Solutions since 2022. Before that, they worked at Vector Solutions from 2017 to 2022, serving as the VP of Development and IT Services. At Vector Solutions, they were responsible for the development and operations of Learning Management Systems and managed internal IT systems.

Prior to their role at Vector Solutions, Shaffer worked at Syniverse Technologies from 2008 to 2016. Barry held multiple positions, including VP of Infrastructure Services and VP of Application Development. In these roles, they oversaw the technical infrastructure operations of a global network, managed capital budgets, and led the development of various applications.

From 1996 to 2008, Shaffer worked at Convergys in several capacities. Barry served as the VP of Infinys Integration, where they led project management, testing, and support for billing and customer care systems. Barry also held the position of VP of Wireless Development, responsible for the architecture and development of client-server systems. Additionally, they were the VP of the Sprint Business Unit, overseeing the development and operations of billing and customer care systems for Sprint PCS.

Shaffer began their career at AT&T Bell Laboratories in 1986, where they worked as a Manager. Barry led development groups and was responsible for project management and planning for database systems.

Overall, Barry Shaffer has a diverse background in technology leadership, with expertise in infrastructure operations, application development, and project management.

Barry Shaffer earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Math/Computer Science from Penn State University, where they studied from 1976 to 1980. Following that, they pursued a Master's degree in Computer Science at The Ohio State University from 1980 to 1982.