about
Hello — my name is Jefferson Burson and I am a technologist and generally curious human living in Harvard, MA.
Personal Interests:
- information technology | apple | AI | networking | cloud | python | data science
- lego robotics
- lunar science
- astronomy | astrophotography
- local geology
- science fiction | creative writing
- books | reading
- history | philosophy | foreign affairs
- nature photography
- climate Action
Social:
- Mastodon: @7robots@mast.hpc.social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7.robots/
- GitHub: https://github.com/7robots
Work:
- I am currently Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture for Harvard University.
https://enterprisearchitecture.harvard.edu/
- Since joining Harvard, I’ve worked in a variety of technology areas and initiatives:
- network services
- infrastructure, datacenter, and devops
- cloud networking and security
- a variety of university COVID efforts
- data quality and integration
- generative AI
Volunteer Interests:
- I currently volunteer as a Robotics Coach for the FIRST Lego Robotics program at Littleton Robotics FRC 6328
https://www.littletonrobotics.org/
- Formerly volunteered as a Co-Chair for the Town of Harvard’s Climate Initiative and co-authored the town’s Climate Action Plan
https://www.harvardsclimateinitiative.org/
- Formerly volunteered as an Associate on the Town of Harvard’s Planning Board
https://www.harvard-ma.gov/planning-board
- At various points in the past, I’ve also participating in the Scout Committee for Harvard’s Cub Scout Pack and a Boy Scout Troop in Merrimack, NH