Serena

Sacks-Mandel

Technology Modernization & Operational Excellence Executive

Held senior technology leadership roles across large public school systems, global technology companies, and mission‑driven organizations, including CIO for Fulton County Schools, Global Chief Technology & Transformation Officer for Microsoft Education, and Field CTO at MGT. Led enterprise modernization initiatives, strengthened cybersecurity and data governance, advanced cloud and AI strategy, and guided digital transformation for districts, states, and ministries of education worldwide. Advised boards, nonprofits, and executive teams on operational excellence, technology strategy, and equity‑centered innovation, consistently delivering clarity, organizational capability, and future‑ready decision‑making.

Digital Transformation & Enterprise Modernization

IT Strategy, Governance & Cybersecurity

Data Governance, Analytics & AI Enablement

Operational Excellence & Organizational Change Leadership

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Serena

Sacks-Mandel

With more than three decades of experience leading enterprise technology, data, and digital transformation across global organizations and large public education systems, this executive brings a rare blend of strategic vision and operational depth. Career highlights include serving as CIO for major school districts, Global Chief Technology & Transformation Officer for Microsoft Education, and Field CTO at MGT, guiding complex ecosystems through modernization and innovation.

Across these roles, they have led large-scale cloud and infrastructure modernization, strengthened cybersecurity and identity governance, advanced data and analytics capabilities, and shaped AI-enabled strategies for districts, states, and ministries of education worldwide. They are known for building high-performing teams, elevating organizational capability, and establishing governance structures that drive clarity, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

They deliver measurable impact by helping executive leaders make confident, future-ready decisions grounded in operational excellence and equity-centered design. Their advisory work spans boards, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations, where they provide strategic guidance on technology investments, organizational transformation, and system-level change. The throughline of their work is consistent: creating clarity, strengthening trust, and enabling organizations to operate with greater resilience, intelligence, and purpose.

Matt delivered a comprehensive service and solution to us, on time, and very professionally. We were delighted with his service, and his knowledge helped us understand exactly what was on the table. Thanks again

Andrew Brummer

Matt delivered a comprehensive service and solution to us, on time, and very professionally. We were delighted with his service, and his knowledge helped us understand exactly what was on the table. Thanks again

Andrew Brummer

Matt delivered a comprehensive service and solution to us, on time, and very professionally. We were delighted with his service, and his knowledge helped us understand exactly what was on the table. Thanks again

Andrew Brummer

Matt delivered a comprehensive service and solution to us, on time, and very professionally. We were delighted with his service, and his knowledge helped us understand exactly what was on the table. Thanks again

Andrew Brummer

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