Michael Estrada brings decades of experience in educational technology, progressing from technician to his current role as Chief Technology Officer for the South Plainfield School District. He leads districtwide IT operations with a focus on secure infrastructure, cloud modernization, and improving the digital experience for staff and students.

Michael is also the founder of Secure EDU, a New Jersey–based cybersecurity company dedicated to strengthening K–12 readiness. His flagship platform, Pulse (https://pulse.secureedu.com/), helps schools move from assessment to action through guided workflows, evidence tracking, and alignment to frameworks like NIST CSF 2.0 and the Cybersecurity Rubric.

A longtime advocate for progress in K–12, Michael contributes to county and statewide initiatives, supports districts recovering from cyber incidents, and works to expand sustainable cybersecurity funding across New Jersey.

Certifications:

CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
FEMA – Organizational Cybersecurity Information Sharing
Meraki Systems Administrator
SANS FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence Trained
SANS SEC511: Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations Trained

New Jersey Education and Technology Association