John Brosnan
About John Brosnan
John Brosnan is the Head of Architecture – Infrastructure & Collaboration at MassMutual in Springfield, Massachusetts, with a background in systems architecture and consulting.
Current Role at MassMutual
John Brosnan currently serves as the Head of Architecture – Infrastructure & Collaboration at MassMutual. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the architecture of infrastructure and collaboration tools. He ensures that the organization’s technology framework supports its strategic objectives. He is based in the Springfield, Massachusetts area.
Previous Roles at MassMutual
John Brosnan has held multiple key roles at MassMutual before becoming Head of Architecture – Infrastructure & Collaboration. From 2015 to 2018, he served as the Systems Architecture Director, and prior to that, he was the Systems Consulting Director - Operations from 2013 to 2015. He also managed the SAP Shared Services as Director from 2007 to 2013. His extensive experience at MassMutual has equipped him with a deep understanding of the company's technology and operational needs.
Education and Expertise
John Brosnan pursued his higher education at Saint Anselm College and later completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at American International College. His background in business administration, combined with his technical experience, allows him to strategically align IT initiatives with business goals.
Strategic Initiatives and Projects
Throughout his tenure at MassMutual, John Brosnan has led several impactful projects. He developed a Collaboration Strategy that standardized tools like Teams, Slack, and Zoom, reducing costs and easing user confusion. He also created a Data Center strategy that minimized the physical footprint on campus and facilitated application migration to the Cloud. John negotiated enterprise storage solutions with vendors, saving the company over 1.5 million dollars. Additionally, he led projects such as the Voicemail Replacement, Voice Recording Product Recommendation, and Disaster Recovery New Site Selection.
Vendor and Tool Selection Oversight
As part of his role, John Brosnan oversees the selection of vendors and tools to ensure that they align with the company’s strategic architecture. His deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of operations ensures that the tools and vendors chosen can meet current and future organizational needs.