Paul Deguise
About Paul Deguise
Paul Deguise serves as the AVP of IT Operations at PRA Group, where he leads efforts in operational excellence across various infrastructure domains. He has extensive experience in IT leadership roles, including previous positions at Connection and Timberland.
Current Role at PRA Group
Paul Deguise serves as the AVP of IT Operations at PRA Group, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to achieving operational excellence across various infrastructure types, including hybrid cloud, public cloud, and on-premises systems. His responsibilities encompass overseeing teams in DevOps, Architecture, Server, Network, Application Support, and Security, particularly in vulnerability management. Deguise emphasizes technology leadership that prioritizes cost-effective and metric-driven collaboration between business and IT stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Connection
Paul Deguise has extensive experience at Connection, where he held multiple roles over a span of several years. He served as Director of Systems Operations from 2004 to 2010, followed by a position as Sr. Director of Shared Services from 2010 to 2016. He then advanced to Vice President of IT Shared Services, where he worked from 2016 to 2021. His tenure at Connection involved significant responsibilities in managing IT operations and shared services, contributing to the company's operational framework.
Career Background at Timberland
Before his time at Connection, Paul Deguise worked at Timberland, a VF Company, where he held two significant positions. From 1996 to 2002, he was the Senior Manager of Server Engineering. Following this role, he transitioned to Senior Manager of Network Engineering from 2002 to 2004. His experience at Timberland provided him with a solid foundation in server and network engineering, which has informed his subsequent roles in IT operations.
Education and Expertise
Paul Deguise earned his Bachelor's degree with a focus on Computer Science and Business emphasis from Saint Anselm College. His educational background has equipped him with a strong understanding of both technical and business aspects of IT operations, enabling him to effectively bridge the gap between technology and business needs in his various roles.