Ian Westcott
About Ian Westcott
Ian Westcott is the Director of Infrastructure, CTD at MBTA, with a background in DevOps and IT management.
Company
MBTA, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, employs Ian Westcott as its Director of Infrastructure. This organization focuses on providing public transportation services, including buses, subways, and ferries, within the Boston, Massachusetts area. Ian's role supports the Customer Technology Department (CTD) by leading infrastructure initiatives.
Title
Ian Westcott holds the title of Director of Infrastructure, CTD, at the MBTA. In this capacity, he oversees infrastructure projects and leads a team dedicated to automating both AWS and on-premise systems.
Education and Expertise
Ian Westcott studied New Media at Emerson College, obtaining a BA between 2003 and 2006. Prior to that, he earned an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science from Johnson & Wales University, completing his studies from 1999 to 2001. His academic background provides a blend of technical and media-focused knowledge that supports his professional roles.
Professional Background
Ian Westcott's career includes several roles focused on infrastructure and DevOps engineering. At the MBTA, he advanced from a Senior DevOps Engineer (2019-2023) to Director of Infrastructure, CTD, in 2023. Before MBTA, he worked at Percolate Inc., holding positions as a Senior DevOps Engineer from 2015 to 2019 and DevOps Engineer from 2012 to 2015. His career started at The Barbarian Group, where he served as Director of IT from 2005 to 2012.
Achievements
In his current role, Ian Westcott directs a team that focuses on automating both AWS and on-premise infrastructure for the MBTA’s Customer Technology Department. His efforts aim to enhance the transit system's technological infrastructure by applying modern principles of research, design, and technology, ultimately improving the experience for riders.