WESTPORT, CT — First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker has announced the appointment of Alberto Vargas Jr. as the town’s new Director of Information Technology, effective Monday, August 4, 2025.

Vargas brings more than two decades of experience in digital transformation, enterprise modernization, and cybersecurity leadership across both public and private sectors.

Most recently, he served as Director of IT and Business Relationship Manager at ATG Entertainment. His work included multi-site cloud migrations, cybersecurity enhancements, and digital service modernization.

Previously, Vargas spent over eight years with the New York City Department of Finance, where he helped develop NYC’s first citywide mobile hearing platform—boosting digital accessibility by 67%.

Vargas holds an MBA in E-Commerce and Business Administration from Walden University and a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Fordham University, where he served as President Emeritus of the Student Organization of Latinos..

“Alberto is an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” said First Selectwoman Tooker. “His proven ability to modernize IT systems and his focus on user-centered innovation make him the right person to lead Westport’s digital transformation.”

“I’m honored to join the Town of Westport,” said Vargas. “Building on the strong foundation laid by Eileen Zhang, I aim to deliver secure, innovative, and community-focused technology solutions. To me, leadership means empathy in action.”

Vargas resides in Brookfield, Connecticut, with his wife and two children.