Technology Executive
& Consultant

15+ years leading enterprise infrastructure, cloud architecture, and platform engineering across financial services, education, and research organizations.

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15+
Years in Technology Leadership
5
Industries Served
20K+
Users & Endpoints Managed
2
Graduate Degrees (MBA + MS CS)
14K+
Districts in ERateHQ Platform
100+
Projects Delivered

Industry Experience

Industry Depth
Financial Services Education Research Software AI & Blockchain

Consulting Services

Strategic technology consulting for organizations that need senior-level expertise without the full-time commitment.

Urbanix LLC

Springfield, IL · Serving clients nationwide

Urbanix LLC is a technology consulting firm backed by a network of experienced engineers, architects, and security specialists. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions to both non-profit and for-profit organizations, from K-12 school districts and research institutions to financial services firms and growth-stage startups.

Our team brings deep expertise in building secure, compliant, and scalable systems. We architect platforms that meet the standards required in regulated industries while keeping costs lean enough for non-profits and education.

Security & Compliance

FERPA, HSTS, CSP, TLS 1.2+, Row-Level Security, PII scanning, DKIM/SPF/DMARC, SOC 2 readiness

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, VMware vSphere, XCP-ng, Citrix, nginx, load balancing, HA architecture

Platform Engineering

Python, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, FastAPI, async architectures, CI/CD, container orchestration

Clients We Serve

K-12 districts, universities, research orgs, financial services, SaaS startups, non-profits, government

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Education Technology

K-12 technology strategy, 1:1 device programs, SIS integration, Google Workspace administration, network design, FERPA compliance, and E-Rate program management.

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FinTech & Capital Markets

Infrastructure for regulated financial environments. High-availability systems, disaster recovery, and compute platforms for clearing and settlement operations.

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Cloud Architecture

Hybrid-cloud strategy, AWS/Azure design, container orchestration, Kubernetes at enterprise scale, and migration planning from on-prem to cloud-native.

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Infrastructure Engineering

Platform lifecycle modernization, VMware/Citrix/Linux environments, enterprise storage, automation, observability, and performance engineering.

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AI, LLM & Research Platforms

Large language model integration, AI guardrails, research data infrastructure, and compute strategy for AI/ML workloads. Experience building platforms that support large-scale data collection and analysis.

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Graphic & Game Development

Interactive application development, game design, 3D graphics, and creative technology solutions for education, training, and entertainment.

ERateHQ

E-Rate compliance software for K-12 school districts and consultants. USAC data sync, bid evaluation, audit reports, and more. Free tier available.

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PandaRays Studio

Game development and interactive media studio. 3D graphics, game design, creative technology, and immersive experiences for entertainment and education.

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Experience

Two decades of progressive leadership in technology across financial services, research, K-12 education, and software engineering.

Director, Infrastructure Engineering

Regulated Financial Services

Leading compute platform engineering across enterprise virtualization, mainframe, Linux, Kubernetes, and storage for a mission-critical financial services organization. Driving modernization, automation, and platform resilience at scale.

Director, Engineering

National Research Institution

Led engineering for a premier nonpartisan research institution and policy think tank affiliated with a major university. Oversaw security operations, research data infrastructure, and platforms supporting nationwide data collection, statistical analysis, and public policy research.

Director of Technology

K-12 Public School Districts

Nearly a decade leading technology operations across multiple school districts. Managed network infrastructure, VMware/Citrix environments, Google Workspace, E-Rate funding, 1:1 device programs, and district-wide security for thousands of students and staff.

Software Engineer & Consultant

Technology Consulting & Development

Full-stack platform development, cloud architecture, database engineering, and strategic consulting for startups and enterprises. Built SaaS products, designed network infrastructure, developed blockchain applications, and integrated AI/LLM capabilities into production systems. Advised organizations on technology strategy, business formation, and go-to-market execution.

Education

Master of Business Administration

Penn State University

One of the top-ranked MBA programs in the country. Coursework in finance, strategy, organizational leadership, and technology management. Active in the Penn State alumni network and mentorship programs supporting emerging business leaders.

M.S. Computer Science

DePaul University

Chicago's largest graduate CS program with strengths in distributed systems, cybersecurity, software engineering, and algorithms. Active DePaul alumni mentor helping current students navigate careers in technology and engineering leadership.

B.S. Computer Science & Economics

Northeastern Illinois University

Dual program combining systems-level computer science with economic theory and quantitative analysis. Member of Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society. Engaged with NEIU alumni initiatives and mentorship for first-generation college students in STEM.

Get in Touch

Available for consulting engagements, advisory roles, and strategic technology partnerships.

Email
info@jonurbanski.com
Phone
(224) 292-4462
LinkedIn
jonathanurbanski
Location
Chicago, IL