MB Ventures

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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, CA

Senior 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, CA

IT 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, CA

Lead 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, AZ

Information 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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