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About
Rod De La Rosa is an Information Security Analyst at Calamos Investments in Chicago, Illinois, where he specializes in Azure Security Compliance and supports the firm's cybersecurity posture for its multi-asset class investment operations. Calamos Investments is known for its focus on liquid alternatives, convertible securities, multi-asset strategies, and sustainable investments, and Rod's role centers on protecting sensitive financial data and ensuring regulatory adherence within these capital markets sectors.
Prior to joining Calamos Investments, Rod held positions as a Senior Systems Support Specialist and an IT Analyst/Data System Administrator & Developer at NBCUniversal, where he managed complex information systems and supported operational technology initiatives. His expertise spans both cybersecurity and broader IT system administration in large-scale, regulated environments.
Rod possesses specialized training in cybersecurity from the Department of Homeland Security/CISA FedVTE program, as well as formal education in audio engineering and video editing from the Illinois Institute of Art and general studies at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College. Through his security focus at Calamos, Rod has contributed to safeguarding the technology infrastructure supporting equity, fixed income, and alternative asset management operations.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Investments | Information Security Analyst | Nov 2022 to Present | Skills:
- Azure Security Compliance Framework
- Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark Compliance Auditing
- NIST SP800, ISO 2700x Compliance Frameworks
- Qualys VMDR Vulnerability Management
- Firewall ... |
| Calamos Investments | Sr. Systems Support Specialist | Jan 2022 to Nov 2022 | • Tech Risk Remediation
• LAPS Configuration and Management
• Vulnerability Response
• Project Management
• Direct Broadcast Studio Operations
• Systems, Development Release, and User Support
• ... |
| NBCUniversal | IT Analyst - Data System Administrator and Developer | Feb 2020 to Jan 2022 | •Vulnerability Management and Response
•Cybersecurity Auditing and Risk Mitigation
•Log Analysis
•Crisis Response
•White-Glove Support
•Salesforce, PowerBI (Reports and Dashboards)
•Zabbix, Prom... |
| NBCUniversal Media, LLC | IT Support Analyst | Developer | May 2019 to Jan 2022 | •Technical support for end user population of 400+ at NBCUniversal in Chicago.
•Maintain the infrastructure, address security needs, provide desktop support, and other technology
related duties. ... |
| NBCUniversal, Inc. | Producer, Advertising and Promotions | Mar 2015 to May 2019 | • Windows Office, Dalet, Adobe Suite, Mediator, LMX, Dell Systems and Mac in daily tasks.
• Interface with IT, News, Creative Services, Sales, Operations, and Management regularly.
• Perform basic pe... |
| Univision Communications Inc. | Bi-lingual Commercial Producer and Editor | Mar 2014 to Mar 2015 | •Work with Sales Department and Creative Director to produce and deliver client spots according to
•Ensure that clients needs are met and projects is ready to air on schedule.
•Convert and compress... |
| EDMC | Media Technology Support Specialist | Dec 2010 to May 2013 | •Created and launched a Social Media collaboration platform: “TheA3Online” a student network to find
team members for larger productions, allowing for seamless team communication.
•Performed deskto... |
| United States Marine Corps | Cryptography NCO and Multi-channel Equipment Operator | Jun 2002 to Jun 2005 | Communications, Cryptography Non-Commissioned Officer
Secret Level Security Clearance
•Inventory, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Highly Classified Encryption Devices (AN/CYZ 10).
•Point of con... |
| Pressure Point Recording Studio | Assistant Audio Engineer | Aug 2012 to Dec 2013 | •Record Bands and Artists from Loretta Washington, Lil Reese, Lil Durk, and Zamarella to Folk bands, Gospel
and Latin Music. Post Production for commercials (assistant.)
•Setup complex audio signal... |
| The Illinois Institute of Art -Chicago | Graduate | Jul 2010 to Sep 2013 | Graduated with A Bachelors of Applied Sciences in Audio Production. |
| Fredman Expediting / J. Sitko Construction | Consultant and Draftsman | May 2007 to Jul 2009 | •Built strong customer relationships and up-sold, often increasing contract totals by thousands of dollars.
•Called clients regularly to ensure they were kept informed and that all their needs were be... |
Education
Department of Homeland Security / CISA - FedVTE
CyberSecurity Trainee, Cybersecurity
2018 — 2021
Illinois Institute of Art
Audio Production, Audio Engineering/Video Editing
2010 — 2012
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Gen Eds., General Studies
2007 — 2009
Others at Calamos Advisors LLC (44)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Vice President - Investment Consultant -RIA and BANKS | Denver, CO , United States |
 | Equity Trader | Naperville, IL , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Oak Park, IL , United States |
D Doug Berman | Vice President - Senior Investment Consultant | Jupiter, FL , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Consultant | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Co-Chief Investment Officer, Senior Co-PM, Head of Alternatives and Co-Head of Convertibles | Chicago, IL , United States |
G Glen Ingalls | SVP and Co-Portfolio Manager | Oakland, CA , United States |
 | Research Associate | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Senior Vice President, Senior Co-Portfolio Manager | Naperville, IL , United States |
J Joe Mariano | SVP, Head of Global Trading and ETF Capital Markets | Naperville, IL , United States |
