Vinny Sakore, MBA, Cipt
About Vinny Sakore, MBA, Cipt
Vinny Sakore is a Global Leader for Education and Transformation at Arete, with extensive experience in technology and education. He has held various leadership roles, including Chief Technology Officer at NetDiligence and HIPAA Security Officer at Verizon, and serves as a Visiting Professor at Messiah University.
Work at Arete
Vinny Sakore has been serving as the Global Leader for Education and Transformation at Arete since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing educational initiatives and driving transformation within the organization. His leadership is aimed at fostering innovation and improving educational outcomes.
Previous Experience at NetDiligence
Before joining Arete, Vinny Sakore worked at NetDiligence® as the Chief Technology Officer from 2017 to 2022. During his five-year tenure, he was responsible for overseeing technology strategies and implementations that supported the company's objectives in the insurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Vinny Sakore holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Strayer University, where he was recognized as a Jack Welch Scholar. He completed his MBA studies from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Penn State University, studying from 1990 to 1995.
Professional Background
Vinny Sakore has a diverse professional background, having held various leadership roles in technology and security. He served as the HIPAA Security Officer at Verizon from 2011 to 2017 and as Chief Technology Officer/Vice President at Opti-Script, Inc. from 1995 to 2008. He also worked as Vice President of Business Development at Immersion, Ltd. for a year in 2010.
Advisory Roles and Teaching
In addition to his corporate roles, Vinny Sakore is active in advisory capacities. He serves on the advisory board of the NetDiligence Ransomware Advisory Group and advises the insurance Cyber Claims Advisory group. He has also been a Visiting Professor at Messiah University since 2019, contributing to the education of future professionals in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area.