Howie Morgasen
About Howie Morgasen
Howie Morgasen serves as the Technology Service Officer for SharePoint and Social Networking at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in technology management, having held various senior roles at Citigroup and Digital Equipment Corporation over several decades.
Work at Federal Reserve System
Howie Morgasen has been serving as the Vice President of Strategy, Architecture, Integration, and Business Alignment at the Federal Reserve System since 2017. His role involves overseeing strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment across various business functions. Additionally, he has worked as the SharePoint Architecture & Engineering Manager since 2012 and as the Technology Service Officer for SharePoint and Social Networking since 2013. His extensive experience at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York spans over a decade, contributing to the organization’s technological advancements and integration efforts.
Previous Experience at Citigroup
Morgasen held multiple senior roles at Citigroup from 1996 to 2012. He served as Vice President of Global Deployment for the Private Banking Group, Senior Vice President of Emerging Technologies, and Senior Vice President of Collaboration Engineering. His responsibilities included managing significant technology deployments and facilitating the integration of emerging technologies into Citigroup's operations. He also led a Venture Capital Group Program aimed at connecting venture capitalists with enterprise technologists.
Educational Background
Howie Morgasen studied Computer Technology at the University of Bridgeport. He furthered his education at Harvard Law School, focusing on Internet and the law from 2003 to 2005. His foundational education includes a NY State Regents High School Diploma from Plainview High School, where he studied from 1972 to 1976. This diverse educational background supports his expertise in technology and law.
Experience with Technology Vendors
Morgasen has significant experience working with large technology vendors to plan, architect, and deploy strategic projects. He has facilitated partnerships between small companies, including startups, and large vendors, showcasing his strong vendor management skills. His expertise includes engaging Microsoft technologies to address challenges faced by Citigroup, particularly in areas such as SharePoint and Unified Communications.
Career at Digital Equipment Corporation
Before his tenure at Citigroup, Howie Morgasen worked at Digital Equipment Corporation from 1983 to 1996. He held various positions, including Senior Technology Executive, Marketing Manager, and Major Account Manager. During this time, he led a large deployment of collaboration technologies, including a global Microsoft SharePoint rollout to 300,000 users, demonstrating his capability in managing large-scale technology projects.