Mario Saavedra
About Mario Saavedra
Mario Saavedra is an ITD Cybersecurity Senior Engineer at CommonSpirit Health, specializing in SharePoint upgrades and cybersecurity. He holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems and has extensive experience in application development and Active Directory management.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Mario Saavedra has been serving as an ITD Cybersecurity Senior Engineer at CommonSpirit Health since 2022. In this role, he focuses on cybersecurity initiatives and strategies within the organization. His responsibilities include coordinating with various department heads to facilitate the upgrade of SharePoint sites, ensuring that the transition is smooth and efficient.
Education and Expertise
Mario Saavedra holds a Master of Science (MS) in Management Information Systems from Florida International University, which he completed from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from the same institution, graduating in 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in information technology and management.
Background
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Mario Saavedra worked at Florida International University for over a decade. He served as an Active Directory Specialist from 2010 to 2015 and later as a Senior Application Developer from 2016 to 2022. His roles involved managing user access and developing applications to enhance university operations.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mario has been involved in significant projects, including a major upgrade of SharePoint from 2010 to 2013. He assesses the upgradeability of SharePoint 2010 sites and has developed solutions to automate processes such as Curriculum and Faculty Promotions. Additionally, he has customized and deployed workflows using SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio.