Sean Cadogan
Bio
Sean Cadogan is a technology leader, former educator, and strategic advisor with over two decades of experience driving high-stakes transformation and empowering individuals to reach their highest potential. As a former manager of global IT initiatives, Sean optimized a $200 million technology portfolio; deploying AI, automation, and process engineering to save over 150,000 hours of technical effort. He built high-performing global teams responsible for evaluating technical risk, financial impact, and strategic alignment, distilling complex data into actionable roadmaps for C-suite executive decision-making. Today, as CEO of Froootpizza LLC, Sean translates enterprise-grade decision-making frameworks and his extensive professional network into personalized career coaching and advisory services. He designs custom strategies and tools that align directly with his clients' core strengths, values, and long-term ambitions. Whether guiding college students and recent graduates navigating their entry into the job market, or advising early/mid-career professionals and managers seeking upward mobility, strategic clarity, and leadership development, Sean brings a rare blend of technical acumen and empathetic insight. Education: Graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Villanova University. Background: Former College Counselor, Adjunct Instructor, and Global Tech Leader. "My vision is simple: to make your biggest career goals actionable, structured, and accessible so you have every opportunity to thrive."
Experience
I am a PMP-, ITIL-, and CSM-certified technology executive and educator holding a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from MIT and a Master’s from Villanova University. Throughout my two-decade career at The Vanguard Group, most recently as Manager of Technical Project Management, I optimized a $200 million technology portfolio and deployed enterprise AI and automation solutions that saved over 150,000 hours of engineering effort. Parallel to my corporate leadership, I am deeply committed to developing the next generation of talent. My background spans over 20 years as an MIT Educational Counselor, an Adjunct Professor of Software Engineering and Data Mining at Ursinus College, and an elementary school educator at St. Simon Stock School. Today, I bridge the gap between complex enterprise execution and personal career development, equipping students, emerging leaders, and professionals with the strategic tools needed to thrive.
Expertise
Career Planning, Project and Program Management, Enterprise Strategy, Emergency Preparedness, Complex problem solving, College Selection Criteria, Self Evaluations, Decision Making Strategies, Network Access.
Can Help With
Interview preparation, Navigating office politics, Planning a pivot to a new industry, Overcoming burnout, Emergency Preparedness Triage, Complex Decision Making, and Providing access to experts in various industries. Typical Engagement starts with an Initial Triage and self assessment. Followed by a structured 3-Session Framework: 1. Deep dive into goals w initial recommendations, 2. Interim check-in on progress, 3. Final coach recommendation
Credentials
McKinsey&Company: (Business Strategy and Adaptability & Resilience), Project Management Professional (PMP), ITIL Foundation Level, Scrum-certified, BS Electrical Engineering from MIT, MSEE from Villanova, Eagle Scout w bronze and silver palms