Samuel Morales Jr.

Samuel Morales Jr. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Samuel is currently working at Square as a Senior Technical Program Manager since June 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Head Teacher at The Path starting in October 2021.

Samuel also has experience in the technology sector, particularly at Google. Samuel held multiple roles at Google, including Program Manager, Engineering Compliance from March 2017 to June 2021, Program Manager, AV Engineering from August 2014 to March 2017, Corporate Operations Engineer from October 2012 to August 2014, and Systems Administrator - Managed Systems SRE from October 2010 to October 2012. In addition, they worked as a Systems Administrator - Mobile Operations from October 2006 to October 2010 and as an IT Field Technician from May 2006 to January 2010, providing support for Google executives and ensuring smooth IT operations.

Before their tenure at Google, Samuel worked as a Computer Support Specialist at Artnet from October 2004 to March 2006, where they provided customer support and maintained software on Windows workstations.

Samuel's early career included a role as a Public Sites Supervisor at the University at Buffalo, where they supervised and trained a team of consultants.

Throughout their career, Samuel has honed their technical and program management skills, demonstrating their ability to successfully lead projects, ensure compliance, and provide operational support.

Samuel Morales Jr.'s education history includes a variety of academic and professional achievements. In 2008, they obtained certifications from Microsoft as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, specializing in Windows Server 2003. Additionally, in the same year, they received a certification as a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, focusing on Exchange Server 2007 Configuring. In 2011, Samuel earned the GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN) certification from the SANS Institute.

Moving forward, Samuel attended Brooklyn Technical High School, where they obtained a Brooklyn Technical High School Diploma with Regents Endorsement in Electrical Engineering. After high school, Samuel pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication at the University at Buffalo; however, specific start and end years for their studies are unknown.

Continuing their education, Samuel earned a Master of Science degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Information Assurance from the University of Maryland Global Campus. The specific start and end years for this program are also unknown.

Recent educational endeavors for Samuel include completing the altMBA program in 2019, which focused on Ruckus Making. In 2020, they enrolled in the Quantic School of Business and Technology to pursue an Executive Master of Business Administration degree.

Furthermore, in 2021, Samuel attended Altcademy, where they studied Full Stack Web Development, specializing in Computer Software Engineering.

In addition to their formal education, Samuel acquired several certifications, including Foundations of Project Management from Coursera, Meditation Teacher: Mindfulness and Compassion from The Path, Privacy Program Management from Cybrary, ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Lead Implementer from EY, Privacy Law and Data Protection from Coursera Course Certificates, Certified CSF Practitioner from the HITRUST Alliance, ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Implementer from EY, edX Verified Certificate for Cyberwar, Surveillance and Security. Furthermore, they obtained the Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/US) certification from the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals.

These experiences and certifications showcase Samuel Morales Jr.'s commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the fields of information technology, project management, privacy, and cybersecurity.