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Cornell Opara

@cornellopara

I am a technology executive driving global digital transformation and cybersecurity.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek C‑suite technology leadership (CTO/COO/VP Technology) where I can lead global digital transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, scale operations, advise boards, and drive measurable revenue and efficiency gains; open to global relocation and executive compensation.

I am a visionary technology executive with 25+ years leading digital transformation, cybersecurity, and global IT operations across Fortune 500 and high-growth organizations. I have scaled operations 400% and built $12M annual revenue streams through strategic IT outsourcing and managed services while delivering measurable cost savings and service improvements.

I have led multinational teams of 200+ professionals, architected cloud-first strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP), and delivered national-scale programs including a mobile security system protecting 180M+ subscribers. I seek to apply my enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and operational leadership to C‑suite roles where I can drive strategic growth and board-level impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

GL
Current

Chief Operating Officer

Gita Allied Technologies Ltd

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Scaled enterprise operations 400% to serve 200+ multinational clients and built a $12M annual revenue stream while reducing operational costs 35% and improving customer satisfaction 60%.

EG

Project Manager

EnGlobal Design Group

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year)

Led a $10M+ critical infrastructure project for a national petroleum corporation, managing international teams across North America and Africa to deliver on schedule and budget.

HE

Senior Software Engineer

Hewlett-Packard

Jan 1999 - Jan 2000 (1 year)

Led enterprise systems integration for global server and storage product lines, providing technical leadership for mission-critical infrastructure deployments.

GG

Senior Network Engineer

Getronics/Wang Global

Jan 1996 - Jan 1999 (3 years)

Managed a 24/7 Network Operations Center for Fortune 500 clients, building incident response and network security protocols for mission-critical operations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Houston logoUH

University of Houston

Master of Network and Communications Management, Network and Communications Management

Grade: 3.8/4.0

Earned Master of Network and Communications Management with a 3.8/4.0 GPA, focused on advanced network and communications systems.

University of Houston logoUH

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering)

Grade: 3.5/4.0

Activities and societies: National Dean's List (1989, 1990, 1992)

Earned Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering) with a 3.5/4.0 GPA and recognized on the National Dean's List in 1989, 1990, and 1992.

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