MICHAEL CASIANO

Director of Information Technology | Global IT Project Manager | Enterprise Systems Leader
New York, NY• 917-508-9224• mcasiano@gmail.com• linkedin.com/in/mcasiano215

Professional Summary

Technology executive with over 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.

Skills Matrix

Enterprise Applications

  • Elite 3E
  • IntApp
  • SQL Server
  • Box
  • Varonis
  • Synapse

AI & Automation

  • Power Automate
  • PowerApps
  • Copilot Studio
  • Azure AI
  • Databricks

Leadership & Governance

  • IT Governance
  • Security & Compliance
  • Budget & Vendor Management
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

Professional Experience

Director of Information Technology / Global IT Project Manager | Tishman Speyer

Jan 2022 – Present
  • Report to CIO/CISO; lead global IT strategy, budgeting, and multi-disciplinary teams (Applications, Infrastructure, Cyber, User Support).
  • Spearheaded development of an enterprise cloud and data modernization roadmap, aligning IT initiatives with financial and operational priorities across the business.
  • Collaborated with Finance and Operations leadership to define data governance and analytics frameworks supporting performance visibility and informed decision-making.
  • Drove adoption of Microsoft 365 enterprise tools, including Copilot and Power Platform, to enhance productivity, workflow automation, and collaboration.
  • Led evaluation and optimization of managed service provider (MSP) partnerships to improve service delivery, scalability, and cybersecurity posture.
  • Designed and implemented a multi-year technology transformation plan focused on cloud migration, AI enablement, and digital process optimization.
  • Established governance models and compliance standards for enterprise systems to ensure consistent controls and audit readiness.
  • Directed enterprise application modernization across Finance, HR, Marketing, and Legal functions.
  • Oversaw vendor relations, contracts, compliance, budget, and IT components of new office construction projects.
  • Partnered with executives to evaluate investments and ensure ROI, balancing innovation with cost efficiency.

Associate Director of IT Applications | Tishman Speyer

Sep 2019 – Jan 2022
  • Directed global application support and enterprise data integrations for new finance system.
  • Partnered with business units to define enterprise application strategies supporting digital transformation and scalability.
  • Developed governance protocols and best practices for data integration and application lifecycle management.
  • Supported deployment of analytics and reporting capabilities, improving transparency and operational decision support.
  • Evaluated enterprise system consolidation opportunities to streamline vendor relationships and reduce redundancy.
  • Collaborated on cybersecurity and compliance initiatives to align with evolving policy frameworks and risk management goals.
  • Modernized records management, classifying and securing several TB of data.
  • Led migrations of legacy platforms to secure, cloud-based systems (Local File Shares to Box, Citrix to AVD, RMS).

Enterprise Application Engineer – Finance Systems | Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

May 2018 – Sep 2019
  • Supported high-availability financial applications and legal enterprise systems such as Elite, Chrome River Expense, and iManage DMS.
  • Defined KPIs, reporting pipelines, and continuity protocols.
  • Strengthened governance by integrating financial data into firmwide frameworks utilizing IntApp and SQL tools.

Senior Financial Systems Administrator – Elite 3E | Fragomen Worldwide

Jun 2017 – May 2018
  • Managed SQL servers, web apps, and Elite 3E integrations.
  • Enhanced disaster recovery and financial system automation.

Senior Application Analyst – Application Operations | Shearman & Sterling LLP

Apr 2016 – Jun 2017
  • SME for financial systems (Elite, DTE, Clarity, ProCube).
  • Partnered with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver desktop, data center, and enterprise application rollouts and migrations.
  • Authored runbooks and IS tools supporting firmwide month/year-end processes.

Senior Financial Systems Administrator | Shearman & Sterling LLP

Feb 2014 – Apr 2016
  • Administered high-availability financial systems and SQL databases.
  • Ensured efficient disaster recovery plans and led workflow improvements.
  • Served as technical lead on firmwide initiatives.

Financial Systems DBA / Business Systems Project Coordinator | Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP

Nov 2007 – Jan 2014
  • Supported Elite 3E ERP, SQL servers, and financial and records management applications.
  • Designed and integrated firmwide business systems and automated reporting.

IT Manager | Katharine Gibbs School

2002 – 2007
  • Managed AD, Exchange, SQL servers, and campus-wide IT support.
  • Implemented security, imaging, and enterprise backup solutions.

Education & Certifications

  • Master of Business Administration (Information Assurance) — Fort Hays State University (Currently Attending)
  • B.S. Information Technology & Computer Systems — American Intercontinental University (Magna Cum Laude)
  • A.O.S. Computer Network Operations — Katherine Gibbs School
  • 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

  • 2nd Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
  • Travel • DIY Renovations • Mentorship