Tony La Rosa
About Tony La Rosa
Tony La Rosa serves as the Managing Director of Technology and O.P.S. at Clearlake Capital Group, bringing extensive experience in information technology and management from various leadership roles across multiple companies.
Work at Clearlake Capital
Tony La Rosa serves as Managing Director, Technology and O.P.S. at Clearlake Capital Group since 2017. In this role, he focuses on optimizing organizational costs to enhance service delivery. His responsibilities include overseeing technology operations and ensuring that services are provided efficiently and profitably. La Rosa's expertise in high availability systems and disaster planning supports Clearlake's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Tony La Rosa has held several prominent positions in technology leadership prior to his current role. He worked at HEAT Software as Chief Information Officer from 2016 to 2019. He also served as Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Administration at Celerity from 2003 to 2008. His tenure at Purple Communications, Inc. as CTO/CIO lasted from 2008 to 2016. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in vendor management, team building, and technology strategy.
Educational Background
Tony La Rosa studied at San Jose State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. His studies spanned from 1987 to 1992. This educational foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in technology management and business operations.
Expertise in Technology and Operations
La Rosa possesses significant expertise in various technology domains, including high-capacity broadband networks, data warehousing, and e-business. He has specialized skills in Oracle, Adobe, Avaya, Cisco, and Salesforce.com. His knowledge extends to telecommunications, video, voice data, and VOIP technologies, making him proficient in designing consumer endpoints across multiple devices.
Board Membership at BeyondTrust
Since 2021, Tony La Rosa has been a member of the Board of Directors at BeyondTrust. In this capacity, he contributes to the strategic direction and governance of the organization. His experience in turnaround, stabilization, and integration due to M&A activities driven by private equity investments is valuable to the board's decision-making processes.