Naeem Taj is a seasoned executive and visionary leader currently serving as the Managing Director of IT Infrastructure at Goodwin, a leading global law firm. In this strategic role, he champions the firm's digital transformation initiatives, leading the Core Generative AI (GenAI) Committee to integrate cutting-edge Generative AI technologies, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and advancing the firm's innovation capabilities. Naeem directs comprehensive IT infrastructure services encompassing global networking, cybersecurity, enterprise communication systems, data management, and desktop engineering. He collaborates closely with senior leadership, including the Chief Information Officer, ensuring technology alignment with business objectives and strategic growth plans.
With over three decades of executive experience in IT management and security, Naeem previously held the position of Director of IT and Security at Rapid7, a globally recognized leader in security risk intelligence. At Rapid7, he orchestrated ambitious infrastructure projects, including large-scale deployments of virtual environments exceeding 1000 virtual machines, strategic outsourcing of data centers, and extensive global expansion through new office constructions and relocations. His leadership was instrumental in growing Rapid7 from a $9 million enterprise to preparing for and successfully executing an IPO, significantly expanding its global footprint.
Earlier in his career, as Vice President of IT Operations, Architecture, and Security at Charles River Associates, Naeem implemented strategic initiatives that generated significant cost efficiencies, deployed enterprise-wide VoIP solutions, and managed complex global office expansions and relocations. His extensive experience in scaling IT operations globally contributed to CRA's remarkable growth, scaling revenues from $65 million to over half a billion.
At Liaison International, a leader in education management solutions, Naeem served as IT Director and Security. In this capacity, he significantly enhanced the performance of the company's SaaS applications by over 90% and achieved an exceptional uptime of 99.999%, aligning with industry standards for high availability. His efforts substantially improved service reliability and customer satisfaction.
Naeem holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Boston University. His professional credentials include certifications in ITIL v3, CISSP (bootcamp), and Project Management Professional (PMP) training.