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Leif Thomas is listed as Innovative Digital Transformation Leader | Information Systems Director | Cybersecurity | Information Security at The Ohio Art Company, based in Greater Fort Wayne, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Leif Thomas.
Leif Thomas previously worked as Director, Information Systems at The Ohio Art Company and Director Of Information Services at Global Orange Network. Leif Thomas holds Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Management Information Systems from Purdue University.
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As a Director of Information Systems I oversee all functions in IT that cross through traditional silos of technology service delivery that includes information security as well as project management, architecture, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, product management, and data governance.I am an experienced and seasoned information systems executive with a passion for security and helping an organization achieve their risk management goals. My strong background in manufacturing and technology provide a well balanced approach to supporting business initiatives and managing risk appropriate to the organization’s risk tolerance. In addition to a deep understanding of current technology and trends, I am a strong team leader that embraces the challenge of: team building, setting expectations, coaching and monitoring progress. As an individual contributor - I bring strong cybersecurity aptitude, analytical skills, research, analysis, and problem solving. Expert in identification of business process shortcomings with opportunities to streamline workflows, improve quality, reduce costs and increase productivity through the use of technology.
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Bryan, Oh, Us
Established the first formal Information Security Program for the Ohio Art Company including policies, procedures, technology platforms, compliance solutions, and awareness programs. Work closely with decision makers across all departments and divisions to recommend, implement and support efficiency driven, cost-effective technology solutions within the organization.
Managed cross-cultural, multilingual and international systems integrations, software implementations, and project team development. Accountable for developing the cybersecurity systems, processes and awareness training programs. Responsible for the design and deployment of the information infrastructure incorporating business resiliency, security, data integrity, and continuity with partners and clients worldwide.
Delivering custom-tailored IT consultancy services covering a variety of business technology strategies. Demonstrated strategic guidance on IT initiatives, including risk management, disaster recovery planning, business continuity planning, IT assessment and planning services. . Expert in identification of business process shortcomings with opportunities to streamline workflows, improve quality, reduce costs and increase productivity through the use of technology for clients across a spectrum of industries.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, Us
Focused efforts on hiring, developing and mentoring a staff of 12 business analysts / developers with a departmental budget of 1.2 million. Managed complex long-term project life cycles with an emphasis on project scope, client expectations, analyst scheduling, terms, conditions and financial agreements. Responsible for product and service development within the professional consulting division. New service channel creation yielded a Supply Chain Management business unit within the domestic and European marketplace producing a profit in the first 18 months with 3 million in annual sales.
Boston, Ma, Us
Accountable for user training, deployment and version enhancement of a client server In-Warranty credit system. Project yielded a reduction in the warranty claims cycle from 30 days to three days and the population of scrap information to the data warehouse for PPM analysis. Developed a software-oriented New Product Introduction (NPI) QA program for the Industrial Control Systems division. System implementation encompassing a network of 33 plants in three countries. Quality Assurance program included the development of implementation methodologies, risk management programs, and project monitoring/reporting.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, Us
Managed the Information Systems (MIS) and the technology corridor for the European operations. Accountable for the operational support and continued expansion of the Wide Area Network (WAN), in Europe. Developed and implemented corporate worldwide information security policies. Accountable for identifying current issues and risks associated with global electronic environments in which the corporation operated. Developed corporate Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards and operational procedures for conducting business with customers and vendors.Black
Towson, Md, Us
Conceived and implemented an automated EDI processing system resulting in a 27% increase in customer service efficiency and a 31% reduction in EDI order entry and invoicing for the $90 million Automotive Fasteners Division. Coordinated a restructuring of operational procedures for a $25 million company within the corporation. Achieved a 32% increase in inventory cycle count accuracy, a six-fold reduction in order creation lead-time and a system implementation of MRP/MPS. Contributed to a cross-divisional management task force charged with restructuring Black & Decker's Fastening Technologies MIS environment to a decentralized single order entry system network. Established overall direction for this $1.5 million project by designing software interfaces and cross-divisional data flows.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, Us
Analyzed business procedures among five multi-site integrated wire extrusion operations and created an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) System development plan, identifying $12 million in excess inventory, and a projected $0.5 million in annual overtime cost savings. Analyzed and recommended restructured daily workflow and operational procedures for a human resource services company resulting in annual $200,000 savings and a 30% increase in processing capacity. Managed the analysis, design, development and implementation of an ERP system for a major copper recycling company with production plants in Indiana and Texas.
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Leif Thomas works for The Ohio Art Company.
Leif Thomas is listed as Innovative Digital Transformation Leader | Information Systems Director | Cybersecurity | Information Security at The Ohio Art Company.
Leif Thomas is based in Greater Fort Wayne, United States while working with The Ohio Art Company.
Leif Thomas has worked for The Ohio Art Company, Global Orange Network, Freelance Technology Consulting, Cornerstone Solutions, Inc., and General Electric (Ge).
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Leif Thomas holds Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Management Information Systems from Purdue University.
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