Michael Casiano
Director of Information Technology • Global IT Project Manager
Executive Summary
Technology executive with 20+ years of experience driving global IT strategy, modernization, and digital transformation
across financial and real estate industries. Recognized for aligning technology strategy with business goals, leading
cross-functional teams, and implementing automation and AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, data integrity,
and cost performance. Trusted advisor to CIOs and executives on infrastructure, governance, and enterprise systems strategy.
Core Strengths
IT Strategy & Transformation
Enterprise Applications (Elite 3E, IntApp, SQL Server)
Cloud & Data Modernization
AI & Automation (Power Platform, Copilot, Azure AI)
Governance, Security & Compliance
Service Delivery & User Experience (ITSM)
Vendor, Budget & Stakeholder Leadership
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Professional Experience
Director of Information Technology / Global IT Project Manager
Jan 2022 – Present
Tishman Speyer — New York, NY
- Report to CIO/CISO; lead global IT strategy, budgeting, and multi-disciplinary teams (Applications, Infrastructure, Cyber, User Support).
- Spearheaded an enterprise cloud and data modernization roadmap aligned to financial and operational priorities.
- Defined data governance and analytics frameworks to improve performance visibility and decision-making.
- Drove Microsoft 365 adoption (Copilot, Power Platform) to increase productivity and automate workflows.
- Optimized MSP partnerships to improve service delivery, scalability, and cybersecurity posture.
- Established governance models and audit-ready compliance standards across enterprise systems.
- Directed enterprise application modernization across Finance, HR, Marketing, and Legal.
- Oversaw vendor relations, contracts, compliance, budget, and IT components of new office construction projects.
Associate Director of IT Applications
Sep 2019 – Jan 2022
Tishman Speyer — New York, NY
- Directed global application support and enterprise data integrations supporting a new finance system.
- Developed governance protocols for data integration and application lifecycle management.
- Supported analytics/reporting improvements to increase transparency and operational decision support.
- Modernized records management, classifying and securing several TB of data.
- Led migrations of legacy platforms to secure cloud services (file shares to Box, Citrix to AVD, RMS).
Enterprise Application Engineer – Finance Systems
May 2018 – Sep 2019
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP — New York, NY
- Supported high-availability financial applications and legal enterprise systems (Elite, Chrome River, iManage).
- Defined KPIs, reporting pipelines, and continuity protocols for business-critical platforms.
- Strengthened governance by integrating financial data into firmwide frameworks using IntApp and SQL tools.
Senior Financial Systems Administrator – Elite 3E
Jun 2017 – May 2018
Fragomen Worldwide — New York, NY
- Managed SQL servers, web apps, and Elite 3E integrations supporting global operations.
- Enhanced disaster recovery capabilities and automated key financial system processes.
Senior Application Analyst – Application Operations
Apr 2016 – Jun 2017
Shearman & Sterling LLP — New York, NY
- SME for financial systems (Elite, DTE, Clarity, ProCube) and application operations.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver rollouts, migrations, and lifecycle improvements.
- Authored runbooks supporting firmwide month-end and year-end operational processes.
Senior Financial Systems Administrator
Feb 2014 – Apr 2016
Shearman & Sterling LLP — New York, NY
- Administered high-availability financial systems and SQL databases with strong controls and uptime focus.
- Led workflow improvements and supported disaster recovery planning and execution.
- Served as technical lead on firmwide initiatives impacting finance operations.
Financial Systems DBA / Business Systems Project Coordinator
Nov 2007 – Jan 2014
Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP — New York, NY
- Supported Elite 3E ERP, SQL servers, and financial/records management applications.
- Designed integrations and automated reporting to improve visibility and reduce manual effort.
Katharine Gibbs School — New York, NY
- Managed AD, Exchange, SQL servers, and campus-wide IT operations and support.
- Implemented security, imaging, and backup solutions to improve reliability and standards.
Education & Certifications
Education
- B.S. Information Technology & Computer Systems — American Intercontinental University (Magna Cum Laude)
- A.O.S. Computer Network Operations — Katherine Gibbs School
Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
- Google AI Essentials
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Recent Coursework
- AI Strategy & Governance
- AI for Business
- Automation & Data Governance
- AI Agent Fundamentals (Databricks)
Activities
- 1st Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
- Travel • DIY Renovations • Mentorship