Juan Granados
About Juan Granados
Juan Granados serves as the Director of Infrastructure Technology at Victra, where he has implemented significant security enhancements and managed cloud migrations since 2018. With a background in IT management and a Master's degree in Public Administration, he has held various leadership roles in technology across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Victra
Juan Granados serves as the Director of Infrastructure Technology at Victra, a Verizon Authorized Retailer, since 2018. In this role, he has focused on enhancing the company's security posture and compliance through various initiatives. He implemented a hosted SIEM product to improve security alerting and conducted internal assessments for PCI compliance. Granados has also transitioned the company to Qualys for vulnerability and patch management, ensuring comprehensive oversight of security measures.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining Victra, Juan Granados held several significant positions in IT management. He worked at Campbell Alliance as the Director of Information Technology from 2001 to 2014, where he managed various IT operations. He also served as the Director of IT and Business Services at FDH Infrastructure Services for 10 months in 2017-2018. His experience includes roles at SciMetrika, LLC as IT Manager and at MetLife as Project Manager, where he developed security measures and managed IT projects.
Education and Academic Background
Juan Granados studied at Appalachian State University, where he earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from 1995 to 1997. He also completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science and Government at the same institution, studying from 1991 to 1997. His academic background provides a foundation for his expertise in managing infrastructure technology and IT operations.
Security Initiatives and Technology Implementation
Throughout his career, Juan Granados has implemented various security initiatives. At Victra, he rolled out full disk encryption and multi-factor authentication, enhancing security protocols. He enforced multi-factor authentication using Azure conditional access rules and managed the migration of corporate applications to single sign-on using ADFS 4.0. Granados has also rebuilt endpoint protection software and applied over 100,000 vulnerability patches to reduce security risks.
Cloud Management and Optimization
In his role, Juan Granados has managed cloud services effectively. He led the migration of 60 virtual machines using Azure site recovery and optimized operations by creating a customized startup/shutdown schedule with Azure automation accounts. His efforts in managing virtual machine reservations and setting up Azure hybrid benefits contributed to reduced cloud expenditures, demonstrating his capability in cloud management and cost optimization.