Edward M.
About Edward M.
Edward M. serves as the Head of Information Technology at MetaMap, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in optimizing IT operations, having previously reduced SaaS applications and IT spending at Next Insurance.
Work at MetaMap
Edward M. has been serving as the Head of Information Technology at MetaMap since 2022. He operates from Austin, Texas, in a remote capacity. In this role, he implemented a centralized endpoint management and security system, which significantly improved the organization's digital lifecycle and user experience.
Previous Experience at Next Insurance
Before joining MetaMap, Edward M. worked at Next Insurance in various roles. He served as the Information Technology Operations Lead from 2021 to 2022, where he successfully reduced the number of SaaS applications from over 130 to less than 75. This initiative eliminated redundancies and optimized the IT structure. He also decreased IT spending from $4.5 million to $1.6 million through strategic tech stack optimization and vendor negotiations.
Career Development at Next Insurance
Edward M. began his tenure at Next Insurance as a Senior Information Technology Specialist from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he led the redesign of the IT budget and forecasting process, collaborating with the Finance department to update G&L coding and classify customer-facing applications as Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS). He contributed to establishing a strict procurement process to streamline IT and SaaS policy and ownership.
Education and Expertise
Edward M. earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance from Texas State University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in managing IT operations and financial processes within organizations.
Compliance and Standards Achievements
As a member of the ISSC Committee, Edward M. played a key role in achieving ISO27001 and SOC2 compliance at Next Insurance. His involvement in these initiatives demonstrates his commitment to maintaining high standards of information security and operational integrity.