About Jose D. Soto

Jose D. Soto has extensive experience in IT leadership, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, emphasizing strategic compliance and innovation throughout his career.
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Work Experience

IT Manager – Infrastructure Services Group

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Government of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC | October 2025 – Present

Leads enterprise infrastructure strategy and operations supporting mission-critical financial and administrative systems for the District of Columbia government. Responsible for modernizing core infrastructure platforms, strengthening cybersecurity posture, and ensuring reliable technology services supporting approximately 1,800 users and devices.

Oversees hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud, colocation, and on-premise data centers, including Microsoft 365, Azure, identity and access management, endpoint management, enterprise networking, storage, and virtualization platforms.

Directs large-scale modernization initiatives designed to migrate services from shared government environments into OCFO-owned infrastructure to improve resiliency, security, and operational independence. Works closely with executive leadership to define infrastructure roadmaps, manage technology risk, and guide strategic investments.

Implements cybersecurity controls aligned with IRS Publication 1075 and NIST cybersecurity frameworks, strengthening identity governance, endpoint protection, network segmentation, and zero-trust architecture.

Head of Information Technology Operations and Co-Founder

AdvntBlanket Corporation
United States | April 2024 – October 2025

Led the technical architecture and operational delivery of managed technology services across a growing portfolio of enterprise clients. Responsible for platform engineering, security architecture, and infrastructure automation supporting organizations across multiple industries.

Directed the deployment of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity platforms, and automation frameworks while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-availability operations. Provided strategic technology guidance to clients, helping them optimize IT investments and modernize infrastructure environments.

Supported secure and resilient operations for 30+ organizations, delivering scalable technology platforms that improved operational efficiency and long-term system stability.

Director of Information Technology

The LaBovick Law Group
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | September 2022 – June 2024

Directed all IT operations for a nationally recognized personal injury law firm, leading enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology modernization initiatives.

Architected virtualized infrastructure environments and enterprise networking across multiple offices, ensuring secure, high-availability systems supporting legal operations. Led the deployment of business-critical platforms and cybersecurity initiatives while aligning IT strategy with firm growth and operational objectives.

Delivered improvements in workflow automation, infrastructure reliability, and cybersecurity awareness through staff training and system modernization.

IT Manager

J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc.
Jupiter, Florida | June 2015 – September 2022

Managed enterprise infrastructure and IT operations for a large distribution organization operating across multiple states. Designed and maintained multi-site infrastructure environments supporting business-critical logistics and operational systems.

Implemented advanced cybersecurity protections, centralized endpoint management, and network modernization initiatives that improved reliability, security, and operational performance.

Oversaw significant technology budgets while aligning infrastructure strategy with long-term business objectives and organizational growth.

Network Technician (25N)

United States Army – Signal Corps
Fort Cavazos, Texas | April 2010 – December 2014

Maintained and deployed secure tactical communications infrastructure supporting military operations. Responsible for encryption systems, network engineering, and communications reliability in high-demand operational environments.

Provided training and mentorship to junior personnel, strengthening team readiness and technical capability while supporting mission-critical communications systems.

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Education

Master of Science (MS), Management Information Systems
University of Maryland Global Campus
2019 – 2021

Graduate program focused on enterprise information systems, technology governance, cybersecurity strategy, and organizational technology management. Coursework emphasized aligning IT strategy with business outcomes and managing large-scale information systems within complex organizations.

Bachelor of Science, Systems and Network Administration
University of Maryland University College
2012 – 2018

Undergraduate studies concentrated on enterprise networking, infrastructure management, and systems administration with a minor in Business Management. Academic work emphasized network architecture, IT operations, and business-aligned technology leadership.

VMware vSphere 6.0: Install, Configure, Manage

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
2015

Technical training focused on enterprise virtualization deployment, administration, and infrastructure management using VMware vSphere environments.

Network Administration Training (Network+, MCSA, CCNA)

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
2014 – 2015

Professional training in enterprise networking, systems administration, and Microsoft infrastructure technologies, supporting industry certifications and advanced infrastructure management skills.

Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
U.S. Army Signal University
2010 – 2012

Military technical education focused on secure communications infrastructure, tactical networking, and encryption systems used to support mission-critical military operations.