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Bloomington, Minnesota, Us

Transitioned from a broad technology leadership position as CIO to a focused, high-impact role as Vice President of Information Services, specializing in cybersecurity and cloud technologies, to drive the company's cloud-first transformation and fortify its data security posture.Lead the organization's cybersecurity initiatives, implementing cutting-edge security protocols and measures to safeguard sensitive information against emerging threats, demonstrating a proactive approach to risk management and operational resilience.Championed the adoption of cloud technologies, aligning with Azure’s robust platform capabilities to enhance business agility, foster innovation, and achieve cost efficiencies, marking a pivotal shift in the organization's IT strategy.Developed comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies, significantly reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, fortifying the organization's trust and reliability in its digital offerings.Fostered strategic partnerships with leading technology providers and stakeholders, enhancing the organization’s capability to leverage the latest in cloud and cybersecurity innovations for sustained growth and security.Drove the strategic planning and execution of IT initiatives, aligning with the organization’s long-term goals and objectives.

Bloomington, Minnesota, Us

• Directed the technology infrastructure and software engineering functions of the company.• Architected strategy to scale development operations, built container-first development practices, created Dev/Ops pipelines, implemented Agile/Scrum methodologies, and effectively parallelized development teams.• Developed people and process leaders in software engineering and information technology to streamline daily operations with a focus on long-term efficacy and profitability.• Executed on designs for a multi-site, highly available, hybrid public/private cloud infrastructure to benefit from both delivery speed and economies of scale.• Managed a hierarchal organization consisting of 4 direct reports with 79 indirect reports including local, remote US, and offshore technologists.• Implemented a greenfield information security, governance, risk management, and compliance program, including a robust Incident Response Program, designed to achieve the company’s first SOC 2 Type II report.• Crafted capacity budget planning across development initiatives along with information technology infrastructure planning to enable 30% YoY revenue growth and increased client retention.• Performed cross-departmental and cross-functional leadership trainings, encouraged critical thinking, and empowered teams to take accountability and ownership for their successes.

Bloomington, Minnesota, Us

• Lead the functioning of the technical support center, including managing between 25 and 35 personnel in all support tiers. • Oversaw a team of 6 developers and 4 Dev/Ops engineers through the full software development lifecycle, including custom consulting & development using WCF, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL, and CSLA.• Designed, implemented, and oversaw logistics processes for case resolution timeframe improvements, quality enhancements, and increased levels of customer satisfaction. • Provided training and mentorship on Microsoft SQL Server to support staff and acted as a technical resource for internal departments needing database assistance. • Performed database administration of production OLTP databases, including schema design, procedure optimization, indexing strategies, and High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR).• Utilized Foglight, SQL Profiler, Database Engine Tuning Advisor, and manual reviews of query execution plans for performing optimizations.• Designed, created, and monitored Information Systems alarms with PRTG and Foglight to improve emergency response times.• Coordinated with I.T. department on mission-critical outages, security concerns, and infrastructure requirements.

At Geekland IT, my mission is to provide businesses with reliable, affordable, and efficient managed IT services packed with robust cybersecurity. Driven by a passion for cybersecurity and advanced cloud technologies, I founded Geekland IT to specialize in these areas, ensuring our clients are equipped with the most robust defenses and innovative technologies. My approach focuses on a proactive stance towards cybersecurity, employing the latest in risk management techniques and compliance measures to safeguard information against current and emerging threats.With a passion for innovation and problem-solving, I drive our mission to empower businesses with reliable, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure, helping them achieve their operational goals and thrive in a competitive landscape.

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Bloomington, Minnesota, Us

• Oversaw the daily operations of the company including sales, support, funding, payroll, human resources, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounting and recordkeeping, legal staff, and administrative staff.• Responsible for over $1 million dollars per week in accounts receivable factoring.• Managing a staff of 10 direct reports.• Coordinated efforts of sales, implementation, development, web services, and support for new clients.

Bloomington, Minnesota, Us

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