Kevin Cleary

Kevin Cleary is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo's School of Management, Department of Management Science and Systems. With nearly 20 years of industry experience in information security and IT leadership across higher education and private sectors (from startups to Fortune 500 companies), he specializes in cybersecurity education and enterprise infrastructure management. He currently directs the MS in Management Information Systems program.

• Education: MBA from School of Management, University at Buffalo; BS in Computer Engineering from University at Buffalo
• Certification: ISC² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Research & Teaching Focus: Cybersecurity, cloud security, applied generative AI, technology management, systems analysis and design. His work emphasizes practical cybersecurity education frameworks and addressing workforce development challenges through innovative pedagogical approaches.

Awards & Grants:

• NSA GenCyber program (2016-2023, $599,705)
• SUNY IITG Tier 3 Grant (2019, $37,690)
• SUNY IITG Tier 2 Grants (2018, $40,000 total)
• UB NSF I-Corps Program (2016, $1,200)

Professional Experience Highlights: Former Chief Information Security Officer at UB, manager of UBIT's Enterprise Infrastructure Services, and IT director for Campus Living. His industry experience spans cybersecurity architecture, enterprise risk management, and policy development.