-- Omar Valerio, Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer at Westminster Christian School, received the “Excellence In Education Award” at the Winter Edition of the Education 2.0 Conference. This event was held from December 8–10, 2025, at the InterContinental DFC, Dubai. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to educational technology leadership, digital transformation, and cybersecurity in academic environments.
Omar Valerio is an experienced CIO, CTO, and CISO with over three decades of experience in the education industry. He is skilled in data centers, infrastructure, Windows, servers, AD, GPO, M365, Cisco, VMware, Hyper V, OS X, databases, DNS, project management, cybersecurity architecture, ethical hacking, and data wiring. He holds a BS NSE and is a specialist in IT, network, and software systems engineering from Barry University.
His focus areas include network systems engineering and security. His credits include Microsoft MVP, MIE Expert, Microsoft Showcase School Mentor, and speaker at Tech Mentor, Live 360, E2 Education Exchange, Microsoft Showcase School Summit, MISBO, Lenovo, FCIS, ISTE, FETC, and other major industry events.
Accepting the award, Omar shared, “I'm humbled and honored to receive the Excellence in Education Award at the Education 2.0 Conference. It feels incredible to be recognized for the hard work and dedication I’ve put into my career. Thank you, Education 2.0 Conference, for this opportunity. I also want to thank God for reaching another milestone in my career, all to HIS Glory. I want to thank my wife and kids for their support and understanding during times when I was busy working, studying, and traveling to speak at different conferences around the world. I appreciate my parents, who always told me never to give up and to keep preparing myself. To my entire family in Nicaragua and all my colleagues at Westminster Christian School - Miami, FL, thank you for supporting my vision. Finally, I want to thank everyone who told me success was not possible. To you, I say thank you for fueling my drive to prove you wrong. To all students out there, strive to be everything you can be. Always believe in and follow your vision. Whatever you dream of becoming in life is always possible; never give up, and let the challenges along the way motivate your journey to make your dreams come true. Let’s continue empowering learners around the world.”
This recognition reinforces his role as a leader in educational technology, underscoring his commitment to technology excellence, cybersecurity leadership, and forward-thinking digital strategies.
About Education 2.0 Conference
The Education 2.0 Conference is a three-day international education platform that brings together educators, policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders to explore the forces shaping the future of learning. Centered on collaboration and knowledge sharing, the conference focuses on practical insights, equitable progress, and sustainable education frameworks. Through keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, and curated networking sessions, the event highlights innovative approaches to addressing modern educational challenges. Hosted in global locations such as Las Vegas, Singapore, and Dubai, the conference serves as a hub for thought leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and the recognition of excellence across the global education ecosystem. For more information, visit www.education2conf.com.
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