WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER.
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
OSHEAN is motivated by its commitment to members to deliver
premium, affordable, broadband telecommunications, IP networking,
and Above the Net services. It is the mission of OSHEAN to seek out
innovative technology solutions that best align with its members’
objectives. Working collaboratively, OSHEAN continuously drives
economic advantage and operational efficiency to improve the agility
and responsiveness of member organizations.
Welcome to the second edition of the eCurrent. We have timed this
edition to coincide with the Cybersecurity Day event being held at
Bryant University and hence, have themed this issue around the
subject of security.
It is no secret to anyone who will read this publication that security is at the forefront
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of discussion in our community. OSHEAN recently held a long-term planning session
to read Dave Marble’s Blog!
with a number of our members which produced a resounding message that our
collaboration on security should be a cornerstone issue as we move towards 2020.
The planning session also revealed the many aspects of security we all face, from
straight education, to policy development, to simulation and training exercises and
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OUR STAFF
David Porter, Chair of the Board
Director, Media and Technology Services
University of Rhode Island
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Roy Galang, Secretary of the Board
Director of Technology Infrastructure
Wheaton College
Ray Mathieu, Treasurer of the Board
CFO (Retired)
Providence Equity Partners
Michael Kramer
Chief Technology Officer
Lifespan Corporation
David Marble
President and CEO
david.marble@oshean.org
Chip Tolbert
Chief Operating Officer
chip.tolbert@oshean.org
Tim Rue
Chief Technology Officer
true@oshean.org
TECHNICAL TEAM
Donna-Marie Frappier
Director of Technology
Cranston Public Schools
Kim Cournoyer
Systems Administrator
kim.cournoyer@oshean.org
Chris LaRoux
Director
Warwick Public Library
Jon Domen
Senior Network Architect
jon.domen@oshean.org
Tom Thibodeau
Assistant Provost
New England Institute of Technology
Abdiel Eloi
Support Engineer
abdiel.eloi@oshean.org
Suma Gaddam
Chief Information Officer
Care New England
Kevin Longo
Solutions Engineer
kevin.longo@oshean.org
John Spadaro
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Brown University
Brandon Migliore
Support Engineer
Mark Lamson
Director of Technology
Westerly Public Schools
Brian Schaefer
Network Engineer
brian.schaefer@oshean.org
brandon.migliore@oshean.org
Allan Zawadowicz Jr.
Network Engineer
allan.zawadowicz@oshean.org
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BUSINESS TEAM
actual implementations of protection services such as DDoS mitigation.
In this edition, we have drawn from the expertise of OSHEAN members and beyond to
our counterparts in other regions of the country to try and provide a glimpse of best
Ralph Fasano
Director, Member Services
ralph.fasano@oshean.org
practice perspectives and service examples. OSHEAN is starting to increase the focus
Nimota Garcia
Communications Administrator
nimota@oshean.org
several Friday Forums, including one that recently convened to focus on ITL and ITSM
on Security with the establishment of our security Working Group, Shore Patrol, and
programs. We hope you enjoy this edition and if you are fortunate enough to join us,
the Cybersecurity Day event at Bryant.
Rob Gay
Director, Technical Programs
and Services
rob@oshean.org
Cheers,
Jody Gill
Manager, Accounting
jody@oshean.org
David Marble
Pam McCarthy
Executive Assistant
pam.mccarthy@oshean.org
David Marble
President and CEO
Mark Montalto
Director, Business
Development
mark.montalto@oshean.org
Allan Ramella
Senior Product Manager
allan.ramella@oshean.org
Greg Silva
Member Services Rep./
Website & Social Media
Coordinator
greg.silva@oshean.org
Melanie Turcotte
Manager, Business Operations
melanie@oshean.org