Michael Ferrara
About Michael Ferrara
Michael Ferrara serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at Lightpath, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management and Economics from Stony Brook University, and an MBA from Hofstra University, and has extensive experience in QA/UAT testing and change management.
Current Role at Lightpath
Michael Ferrara serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at Lightpath, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and implementation of IT initiatives within the organization. His extensive background in IT project management and application development supports his leadership in driving large-scale IT implementations. Ferrara's focus is on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring that technology solutions align with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Lightpath
Prior to his current role, Michael Ferrara held multiple positions at Lightpath. He worked as the Director of Application Development & Support from 2019 to 2021 and as the Manager of Application Development & Support from 2014 to 2019. He initially joined Lightpath as an IT Project Manager in 2009, where he contributed to various IT projects over a five-year period. His progression through these roles highlights his expertise in managing application development and support functions.
Professional Background
Michael Ferrara has a diverse professional background in information technology and project management. He began his career at Verizon, where he worked as a Team Leader and Quality Analyzer from 1996 to 2000, followed by a role as Sr. Manager of Business Analysis & Project Management from 2000 to 2007. He then transitioned to The NPD Group as Director of Business Analysis & Project Management from 2007 to 2009. This experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in IT management.
Education and Expertise
Michael Ferrara earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, as well as Economics, from Stony Brook University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Hofstra University between 1997 and 2000. His academic background complements his extensive experience in QA/UAT testing, change management, and large-scale IT implementations.