Jeff Scholz Email & Phone Number

Waukesha, Wi, Us

Responsible for C Suite and Board level business reviews; engaging business stakeholders to ascertain future needs; deep dives to resolve problem areas and simplifying systems; building deliverables; identifying, prioritizing and managing risks; team recruitment and management; as well as budgeting and forecasting.Led a diverse team responsible for: • Infrastructure – Designing, deploying and maintaining a secure and redundant computing and networking infrastructure for the main office, two warehouses and remote workforce• Web Development – Deploying custom java script and HTML modifying the stock ERP website offering and integrating the application suite• Digital Project Management – Managing and supporting the lifecycle for all on premises and cloud applications, websites, and infrastructure• End User Support – Providing customers with courteous, competent IT support

Started a small business focusing on increasing small business and home office security and productivity by analyzing problems then deploying affordable, dependable solutions.Key Accomplishments and Projects: Using IT Security Best Practices, analyzed security posture then advised staff on issues. Deployed solutions to address security vulnerabilities. Trained end users and executives in formal security awareness. Procured / deployed equipment including PCs, Macs, commodity and industry-specific printers and scanners, and networking [including multiple-building, campus-wide Wi-Fi]. Monitored system and network performance and availability. Projects included: Migrating and consolidating email systems. Optimizing QuickBooks for the Cloud to accommodate multiple users and multiple office locations. Deploying infrastructure (PCs, Macs, commodity routers, wifi, etc.).Security Principles in use:Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Triad; Due Care, Due Diligence; Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis; Countermeasure Selection; Types of controls; threat remediation; formal security awareness. Endpoint Security; Remote Access. Service Level Agreements; Incident Management; Business Continuity Planning; Disaster Recovery Planning; Patch Management; System Resilience

Nashville, Tn, Us

Key Accomplishments and Projects: Managed multiple large projects requiring collaboration with Business Stakeholders (executives and managers) and IT Teams including:- Building a secure, efficient network (new cabling, switches and routers) for remote users and 15 domestic locations,- Coordinating all IT aspects (server room, cabling, hardware, badge system) during large site relocation (300+ users),- Deploying VoIP (ShoreTel) including voicemail and call centers at multiple locations,- Deploying HID badge system to all sites,- Consolidation of: Windows Active Directory (7+ domains across 15+ locations); Email systems (4 distinct system and integrating BYOD using sandboxing); Data centers (collocated as well as in-office). Managed communications with all levels of the organization, from the Executive Team and project Stakeholders to end user notifications. Supervised teams and managed infrastructure (Call Center, Telephony, PCs, remote workers, networking, servers, storage, physical access). Provided end user support at 15+ locations (2500+ internal users; 500+ external clients). Deployed HIPAA HITECH and PCI compliant security infrastructure for medical data. Satisfied SAS70 Type I & II audits and remediation; Deployed FIPS 140-2 infrastructure encryption. Monitored and analyzed SIEM data. Created budgets and strategic plans reducing OpEx. Coordinated purchasing and vendor management for all IT and telephony needs.Security Principles in use:Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Triad; Due Care, Due Diligence; Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis; threat remediation; formal security awareness. Data ownership & custodianship; Data storage & archiving; Encryption. Implementation and operation of facilities, Server Room, and Data Center Security. IP Networking; VoIP; Endpoint Security; Remote Access; Virtualized Access. Access Management & Reviews. SLAs; Vendor Management; Incident Management; Access Control; BCP; DRP; Patch Management

London, England, Gb

Ensured error-free distribution of applications for the Vista Project. Fixed application packages that have failed Vista compatibility. Found solutions to remediate incompatible applications (retire, upgrade, work around). Worked closely with business owners and technical users to provide systems guidance.Security Principles in use:Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Triad; Due Care, Due Diligence.

Key Accomplishments and Projects: Managed Technical and Training aspects for the Role Based Access (RBA) Project- Designed an Identity Management system to integrate with Windows and Linux resources to automate LAN / Oracle request and approval processes resulting in increased customer productivity and increased change control tracking.- Leveraged automation (including using scripts and custom websites) to apply security controls based on functional role, and to track the Change Management Approvals (facilitating SOX compliance).- Deployed system, trained users on 5 continents within 12 months on time and budget. Managed a $7 million project to globally deploy standardized engineering project templates displayed in ASP web pages. Advised on Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning. Recommended network and PC Security settings based on DoD guidelines.Streamlined change management procedures; improved processes and tools. Coordinated global distribution of all standardized Windows and UNIX applications.Security Principles in use:Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Triad; Due Care, Due Diligence; Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis; Countermeasure Selection; Types of controls; threat remediation; formal security awareness. Data ownership / Data custodianship; Data storage / Data archiving; Encrypting Data at Rest / in Motion. Server room security; Restricted and Work Area security. Identity Management; Access Management; Password Management; Account Management; Profile Management; Directory Management; Role Based Access; Discretionary Access; Provisioning; Access Reviews. Managing Accounts and Roles

 Standardized the Application Packaging and Global Application Delivery System- Documented, built training materials, taught end users, led “train the trainer” sessions.- Resulted in standardized user experience with applications; substantial cost reduction for support and training; increased technology distribution reliability and system stability. Technical Advisor for a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) pilot resulting in an industry white paper co-authored with AT&T.Security Principles in use:Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Triad; Due Care, Due Diligence; Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis; Countermeasure Selection; Types of controls; formal security awareness. Server room security; Restricted and Work Area security. Identity Management; Access Management; Password Management; Account Management; Profile Management; Discretionary Access; Provisioning; Access Reviews. Managing Accounts and Roles

Redmond, Washington, Us

Windows 95 Help Desk Support Engineer (after intensive 5-week training conducted at Microsoft), consistently maintaining excellent call ratios. Promoted to Tier 2 & 3.Security Principles in use:Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Triad; Due Care, Due Diligence; formal security awareness. Password Management; Account Management; Profile Management.

Austin, Tx, Us

Presented Charitable Giving options to donors - including charitable trusts, annuities, funds, as well as outright gifts