Tony Serio

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I am an experienced IT leader with a strong track record driving enterprise infrastructure, strategy, and security across diverse sectors including defense, aviation, media, healthcare, and fintech.

About

I am an experienced IT leader with a strong track record driving enterprise infrastructure, strategy, and security across diverse sectors including defense, aviation, media, healthcare, and fintech. I blend hands-on engineering with strategic oversight to modernize hybrid environments, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure governance and resilience. I am passionate about delivering practical, high-impact technology solutions that align with business goals and customer needs.

Throughout my career, I have guided global teams, built robust IT ecosystems, and led critical transformations from on-prem to cloud, while maintaining a sharp focus on security, compliance, and continuous improvement. I enjoy mentoring staff, shaping policy, and delivering measurable outcomes that strengthen organizational readiness for the future of IT and technology.

  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 9 roles

IT Director / Project Manager · Chimera EntertainmentJan 2024 – Jan 2024 · 1 mo

Led global IT operations, architecture, and security across on-prem and cloud infrastructures (Linux/Windows, VMware, SAN, Cisco/Meraki/FortiNet networks). Drove GDPR, SOC, and ISO27001 compliance, implemented high-availability and disaster recovery, mentored staff, and oversaw policy development and security auditing for cross-functional project delivery.

Director of IT · IT Robotics StartupNov 2023 – Nov 2023 · 1 mo

Directed IT strategy and infrastructure for a robotics startup, overseeing cloud/edge/on-prem environments, AI-driven humanoid robotics, VR/AR interfaces, and GDPR compliance as DPO; led data governance and security initiatives.

Technical Project Manager · Allianz (Hoverture)Feb 2023 – Feb 2023 · 1 mo

Led Agile project delivery for Allianz Munich; facilitated daily stand-ups and sprint planning, managed change workflows, vendor relationships, and data analysis to optimize project outcomes.

IT Director · RelayrMay 2020 – May 2020 · 1 mo
IT Manager / Project Manager · PayworksSep 2019 – Sep 2019 · 1 mo
IT Manager / Project Manager · Marsh McLennanJul 2018 – Jul 2018 · 1 mo
Manager of Broadcast IT · Univision Television Group, Inc.Sep 2014 – Sep 2014 · 1 mo
Technical Project Manager / Sr. Systems Administrator · 3CInteractiveSep 2013 – Sep 2013 · 1 mo

Education

BS in Criminal Justice / Cybercrime · Southern New Hampshire University2030 – 2025
MS in Criminal Justice/ Counter Terrorism · Southern New Hampshire University2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

GDPR Foundation and Practitioner2030 – 2025
Licensed Series 7 & 63 Stock/Commodities Broker2030 – 2025
Franklin Covey Certified Coach2030 – 2025

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