Amy Byron
About Amy Byron
Amy Byron is the VP of Information Executive & Chief Security Officer at CoreSite, overseeing global IT strategy, operations, and security. She has extensive experience in IT management and a strong background in sustainable IT practices.
Company
Amy Byron currently works at CoreSite as the Vice President of Information Executive and Chief Security Officer. CoreSite is a leading provider of secure and reliable data center solutions in the United States, where Amy oversees global IT strategy, operations, and security.
Title
Amy Byron holds the position of Vice President of Information Executive and Chief Security Officer at CoreSite. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company’s IT initiatives and ensuring that security measures are upheld across all operations.
Education and Expertise
Amy Byron studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she earned a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. Her expertise encompasses IT services, sustainable IT practices, and computer programming, which she leverages to optimize the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of IT infrastructure.
Background
Amy Byron has extensive experience in the information technology sector, having previously worked at multiple high-profile companies. She served as Senior Director of Information Systems at Oracle from 2007 to 2012 and Director of IT Shared Services Solutions at American Tower from 2012 to 2017. Following that, she was Head of Information Systems & Vice President IS at Equinix from 2017 to 2020.
Achievements
At CoreSite, Amy Byron spearheaded initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of IT operations, such as implementing cloud-based solutions, optimizing energy consumption, and adopting green IT practices. She ensures compliance and risk management within IT operations and manages a diverse team of IT professionals, promoting collaboration, innovation, and excellence.