Paula Mears

Paula Mears is an accomplished professional in the field of IT security and operations, currently serving as the Director of Security Operations for the University of North Texas System since January 2023. Prior experience includes working as the Lead IT Security Analyst at UNT System from March 2016 to January 2023, and as an Information Security Analyst at the University of North Texas from March 2012 to March 2016. Paula's extensive background also includes a senior role as an Infrastructure Specialist at Electronic Data Systems from 1982 to 1999, where responsibilities encompassed designing and implementing global networks, project scoping, and technical specification documentation. Educational achievements include a Master of Science in Computer Science and a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Administration from the University of North Texas, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts from Birmingham-Southern College.