Sean Otmishi is a visionary IT and education leader with over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, higher education consulting, and workforce development. As the co-founder and managing partner of TAF Solutions LLC, Sean specializes in delivering enterprise-grade tools and strategies tailored to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them navigate complex technological landscapes at affordable costs.
As the Dean and Executive Director of Workforce Technology at Houston Community College (HCC), Sean led transformative programs and partnerships that positioned the institution as a national leader in workforce education and technology innovation. His accomplishments include:
Sean cultivated strategic partnerships with global leaders in technology, including Intel, Nvidia, Apple, Mace VR, GRIMM, and Nutanix, to integrate cutting-edge tools and resources into HCC’s programs. These collaborations provided students with hands-on experience in advanced technologies such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, ensuring workforce readiness and academic excellence.
Sean also played a key role in HCC’s Apple partnership, launching the Coding and Design School and the HCC Teacher Coding Academy as part of Apple’s Community Education Initiative. These initiatives empowered students and educators to develop mobile applications using Apple’s Swift programming language and contributed to workforce readiness in technology-driven careers.
Additionally, Sean led HCC’s international collaboration with Saigon Technical Institute in Vietnam, aligning Computer Science programs with accreditation standards. His efforts included onsite visits to train faculty, support student success, and ensure compliance with global academic benchmarks.
Sean has been instrumental in workforce development, securing and managing over $2 million in state and federal grants, including:
These funds supported initiatives such as tuition scholarships, certifications, and the deployment of advanced technologies, enhancing student success and career readiness. Sean also oversaw the creation of Houston Community College’s first Security Operations Center, in partnership with GRIMM, featuring the Car-Hacking Workbench and ICS Cyber Range to provide hands-on training in cybersecurity.
At IBM, Sean served as a Global Security Vulnerability Management Consultant within the X-Force Red team. His responsibilities included conducting vulnerability assessments, strengthening client security postures, and reducing data breach risks through robust cybersecurity policies. He is proficient in tools such as Qualys, Rapid7, and Tenable, and has implemented NIST guidelines to improve patch management processes.
Sean holds numerous professional certifications, including:
Sean’s formal education includes:
