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J. Alex Lang

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Chief Information Officer at Transtar LLC.
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

J. Alex Lang is the Chief Information Officer at Transtar LLC, specializing in IT leadership for the freight rail industry. His expertise includes complex M&A integrations and IT spin-offs, notably separating Transtar from US Steel. He earned an MS in IT Management from Carnegie Mellon University and is described as enthusiastic and personable.

Outside of his CIO role, Alex is a passionate railroad enthusiast. He co-owns The Station Inn, a historic, rail-themed bed and breakfast in Cresson, PA. He is also an accomplished railroad photographer and has operated a freelance photography and web development business, serving various railroad clients.

He has seamlessly blended his high-level technology career with his personal passion for railroads, becoming both a CIO and a B&B owner catering to railfans.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Freight Rail Industry
Deeply involved in the freight rail sector through his CIO role and personal projects. Actively participates in industry groups like the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA).
IT Spin-Offs
Spearheaded the complex 15-month project to establish Transtar's entire standalone technology environment after its separation from US Steel, a major career highlight.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Chief Information Officer
Transtar LLC.
5-2022
Co-Owner
The Station Inn Bed & Breakfast
6-2017 - 9-2021
Vice President of Equipment & Technology
Carload Express, Inc.
3-2014 - 6-2017
Chief Information Officer
Carload Express, Inc.
9-2002 - 9-2021
Owner, Photographer, Web Developer
J. Alex Lang Productions
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Education
2003 - 2006
MSIT
Carnegie Mellon University
1995 - 1999
BMus
Lebanon Valley College
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