Beau Mejias-Brean, M.S.
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer & Founder, MB Ventures
Strategic IT leader with a proven track record of building and scaling secure, automation-first IT organizations at high-growth technology companies. Deep expertise in identity and access management, endpoint security, cloud infrastructure, and cross-functional systems design. Known for transforming IT from a reactive support function into a strategic business enabler.
Work Experience
Zipline International
South San Francisco, CASenior IT Infrastructure Engineer
June 2024 – Present- Lead development and execution of strategic IT infrastructure projects, ensuring scalability and security across a growing global footprint.
- Partner with executive leadership to align IT operations with business objectives, driving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, data security, and regulatory compliance.
- Drive long-term initiatives across cloud infrastructure, endpoint management, and security automation to improve scalability, resiliency, and cost efficiency.
- Built a forward-looking IT roadmap focused on infrastructure resiliency, enabling seamless support of new global markets.
- Own org-wide endpoint security and access controls, leading MDM and EDR strategy across the company.
Verkada
San Mateo, CAIT Manager
April 2022 – May 2024- Led and scaled a high-performing global IT team (IT, Network, Systems), driving professional development and operational excellence.
- Partnered with business and executive leadership to deliver large-scale IT programs with significant business impact, on time and within budget.
- Spearheaded automated onboarding and offboarding systems, reducing manual effort by 90% and improving Day-1 readiness and security.
- Implemented a follow-the-sun global IT support model, improving response times and achieving an NPS of 88.
- Drove IT-led automation initiatives across Finance, Legal, Security, Sales, and HR, saving significant operational time.
Verkada
San Mateo, CALead IT Engineer
August 2021 – April 2022- Led a team of engineers delivering endpoint security solutions (e.g., Santa for macOS), enhancing system security through advanced binary authorization protocols.
- Architected and deployed application provisioning automations, significantly reducing IT response time and manual workload for internal service requests.
- Supported Legal and Compliance teams, ensuring SOC2, ISO 27001, and CIS audit readiness, enhancing data governance and mitigating regulatory risk.
- Developed and implemented proactive device security remediation processes, improving overall endpoint security posture.
University of Arizona — College of Humanities
Tucson, AZInformation Technology Solutions Architect
May 2019 – August 2021- Managed enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, including security, governance, and cloud-based solutions.
- Designed and implemented enterprise IT architectures supporting thousands of devices, streamlining workflows and improving compliance with institutional standards.
Selected Strategic Initiatives
High-impact programs delivered across enterprise IT, security, and operations.
IT Strategy & Roadmaps
Partnered with executive leadership to design and execute multi-year IT roadmaps aligned with global expansion, scalability, and security objectives at high-growth technology companies.
Enterprise Digital Transformation
Led company-wide digital transformation initiatives focused on automation, infrastructure modernization, and workflow optimization to reduce friction and enable rapid growth.
Cross-Functional Automation
Delivered high-impact automations across Engineering, Finance, Legal, Sales, HR, and Security — significantly reducing manual processes while improving data integrity and security.
Global IT Operations
Built and scaled a follow-the-sun global IT support model, standardizing processes and runbooks to ensure consistent service delivery across regions.
Enterprise Migrations & Programs
Led large-scale migrations including VoIP (1,500+ users), endpoint management (2,000+ devices), identity platforms, and HRIS systems from evaluation through execution.
Security & Endpoint Strategy
Owned enterprise endpoint, identity, and access security strategy across macOS, Windows, and cloud environments, ensuring audit readiness and strong security posture.
Skills & Expertise
Identity & Access Management
- Okta (Admin & Workflows)
- JumpCloud
- Azure AD
- SSO / SAML / SCIM
Endpoint Management
- Microsoft Intune
- Jamf
- Kandji
- SentinelOne
- CrowdStrike
Cloud Platforms
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Security & Compliance
- Splunk
- SIEM
- SOC2
- ISO 27001
- CIS Benchmarks
Networking
- Switching
- Firewalls
- VPNs
- LAN/WAN
- Subnetting
- Wireless
Development & Automation
- Python
- Bash
- Java
- Terraform
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Git / GitHub
Operations Tooling
- Google Admin
- Office 365 Admin
- Jira
- Confluence
- Zendesk
- Slack
Frameworks & Methodologies
- ITIL
- Agile
- OKRs / KPIs
- Change Management
- Sprint Planning
Education & Certifications
University of Arizona — Eller College of Management
Master of Science, Management Information Systems
Enterprise Information Security Graduate Certificate
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science, Network Operations
Certifications
- Okta Certified Professional
Community
Network Consultant — Gospel Rescue Mission, Tucson AZ (2019). Revitalized network infrastructure and built an asset management system for the Women’s & Children’s Center.
MB Ventures
Outside of full-time work, Beau founded MB Ventures — a personal venture studio for product incubation and independent R&D. Current experiments include a Construction iPaaS and a Slack-native IT Agent.
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