Perry Golia
About Perry Golia
Perry Golia serves as the IT Innovation Leader at URBN, where he has implemented significant technological upgrades, including the digitization of board meetings and the migration of extensive data storage. With a background in information technology management, he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency across multiple retail brands.
Work at URBN
Perry Golia has served as the IT Innovation Leader at URBN since 2018. In this role, he has coordinated the digitization of board meetings and earnings calls, enhancing operational efficiency. He has also upgraded 40 conference rooms with Zoom hardware, facilitating improved communication. Golia successfully migrated over 1 petabyte of local data to Nasuni tiered storage, which enabled the retirement of a complex on-premise storage infrastructure. Additionally, he implemented a custom time and expense forecasting solution for deployment across all retail locations, streamlining financial processes.
Previous Roles at URBN
Before his current position, Perry Golia worked at URBN as the Senior Manager of Microsoft Systems and Corporate Support from 2015 to 2018. During this time, he developed and deployed a ChromeOS solution across global stores, which replaced the legacy client infrastructure and achieved a unified store platform. Golia also served as the technical expert for a significant migration project, transitioning 3,000 corporate users and 2,000 shared mailboxes from Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.
Experience at La Salle University
Perry Golia held the position of Senior Information Technology Manager at La Salle University from 2007 to 2015. In this capacity, he managed various IT initiatives and supported the university's technological infrastructure. His experience at La Salle contributed to his expertise in IT management and innovation, which he later applied in his roles at URBN.
Education and Expertise
Perry Golia earned a Bachelor of Science degree from La Salle University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in information technology and management. Golia's expertise includes IT innovation, systems management, and strategic planning, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
COVID-19 Response Initiatives
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Perry Golia led the response efforts at URBN by upgrading the entire company to Zoom VoIP. This initiative involved porting 5,000 phone numbers globally to the Zoom platform, ensuring seamless communication during a critical time. His leadership in this project demonstrated his ability to adapt and implement technology solutions in response to emerging challenges.