Paul Seto

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About Paul Seto

Operations leader and compliance expert driving infrastructure excellence in education technology. Currently serving as Director of Operations at Blindside Networks, where I lead technical teams and compliance initiatives supporting global virtual classroom solutions through the BigBlueButton platform.My expertise spans- Infrastructure operations across multi-region SaaS platforms serving educational institutions-Information security leadership with active GDPR and ISO27001 implementation experience- Team development and cross-functional coordination in fast-paced technology environments- Government and enterprise solution delivery, including STIG-compliant deployments for federal customersI bring a unique combination of hands-on technical background and strategic operational leadership. My experience ranges from developing Terraform/Ansible automation for enterprise deployments to building comprehensive compliance frameworks that protect educational data while enabling organizational growth.Currently focused on- Leading infrastructure cost optimization and scalability improvements- Integrating AI tools and strategies into operational workflows- Building security-first development practices and compliance frameworks- Developing high-performing technical teams in the EdTech spaceI'm passionate about leveraging technology to improve educational outcomes while maintaining the highest standards for data privacy and security. Whether optimizing infrastructure for thousands of concurrent users or implementing enterprise-grade compliance frameworks, I focus on practical solutions that balance innovation with operational excellence.Open to connecting with fellow operations leaders, EdTech professionals, CTO's and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, compliance, and education.