Kouros Vala, MBA, Pmp®
About Kouros Vala, MBA, Pmp®
Kouros Vala, MBA, PMP®, is an IT Manager with extensive experience in high-tech industries, currently working at Ridecell in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a strong focus on security and compliance in IT product implementation and has held various roles in organizations such as Infinera and Velodyne Lidar.
Current Role at Ridecell
Kouros Vala serves as the IT Manager at Ridecell, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in the San Francisco Bay Area and focuses on the implementation, deployment, and administration of Enterprise IT products and services. His role emphasizes security and compliance, ensuring that the organization's IT infrastructure meets industry standards and regulations.
Previous Experience at Infinera
Prior to his current role, Kouros Vala worked as a Senior IT Engineer at Infinera from 2021 to 2022. His tenure lasted one year in San Jose, California. In this position, he contributed to various IT projects, enhancing the company's technology capabilities and supporting its operational needs.
Background in IT at Velodyne Lidar, Inc.
Kouros Vala has significant experience in IT, having worked as an IT System Administrator at Velodyne Lidar, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. During his four years in the San Francisco Bay Area, he managed IT systems and ensured the smooth operation of technology resources within the organization.
Educational Qualifications
Kouros Vala studied at San Jose State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Minor in Economics, as well as a Minor in Communication Studies, from 2005 to 2009. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business, which he began in 2021.
Experience in Project Management
Before joining Infinera, Kouros Vala worked as an Information Technology & Project Management Consultant at an undisclosed startup from 2020 to 2021. His role involved providing strategic IT solutions and project management services, contributing to the startup's operational efficiency during his 10-month tenure in Silicon Valley.