Rory Abbazio
About Rory Abbazio
Rory Abbazio is the Director of Product and Enterprise Architecture at Swinerton, where he has worked since 2024. He has held various leadership roles in technology and data management, including positions at Suffolk Construction and National Grid, and has a background in military service as a Captain in the US Army.
Current Role at Swinerton
Rory Abbazio serves as the Director of Product and Enterprise Architecture at Swinerton, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in New York, New York, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing product development and enterprise architecture initiatives, contributing to the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Suffolk Construction
Prior to his current role, Abbazio worked at Suffolk Construction from 2020 to 2024. He initially served as the Director of Data for one year and subsequently held the position of Senior Director of Data and Financial Systems for three years. During his tenure, he led a team of 50 professionals in data analytics and financial systems, managing a budget exceeding $30 million.
Background in Information Technology
Rory Abbazio has extensive experience in information technology, having worked at National Grid and Boston Scientific. At National Grid, he served as Director of Information Technology from 2016 to 2017 and later as Senior Director of Information Technology from 2017 to 2018. At Boston Scientific, he held the positions of Information Technology Manager from 2013 to 2014 and Senior Manager of Business Intelligence and Information Technology from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Credentials
Abbazio graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering in 2008. He furthered his education at MIT Sloan School of Management, where he studied Innovation & Technology and earned an Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management in 2019. He also holds a Certified ScrumMaster credential from the Scrum Alliance.
Military Service and Leadership
Rory Abbazio served as a Captain in the US Army from 2008 to 2013, completing three combat tours in Afghanistan. His military background has instilled values of integrity and a strong work ethic, which he applies in his professional endeavors. He has also been a keynote speaker at the Gartner Data Analytics Summit, sharing insights and best practices for the construction sector.