John Li is an accomplished Information Systems Project Specialist at The Research Foundation for SUNY, overseeing project advancements and strategic initiatives under the Chief Information Officer. Prior experience includes a role as Account Manager and IT Procurement Specialist at OneConnect, Inc., supporting over 200 IT procurement projects, and an internship at the University at Albany, where software and hardware were rigorously tested. John Li also served as an Office Assistant for the Community Public and Service Program at SUNY Albany, an engaged Sales Representative at Cricket Wireless, and a server at Texas de Brazil, emphasizing exceptional customer service. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity from the University at Albany, John Li brings a strong academic background and diverse professional experience to the field.
The Research Foundation for SUNY
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) is the largest, most comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. It exists to serve the State University of New York (SUNY) by providing essential sponsored programs administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty, students and staff who perform life-changing research in life sciences and medicine; engineering and nanotechnology; physical sciences and energy; social sciences; and computer and information sciences. The RF manages SUNY’s research portfolio assisting SUNY faculty, students and staff through every step of the research grant process, allowing them to focus on their work and ensuring compliance with SUNY, grant sponsor and government requirements. Research at SUNY produces more than 200 new technologies every year and the RF works with business and industry, government agencies and other partners to convert SUNY's research capacity into economic growth.