Professional Summary
Accomplished Director of Technology and Information Security with a proven track record at Coulee Bank, adept in Cybersecurity and Leadership. Spearheaded IT strategic initiatives, achieving a 50% reduction in IT spend at Midwest Rubber through cloud migration and process optimization. Renowned for fostering innovation, driving digital transformation, excelling in project management and team building.
Experience
- Director of Technology and Information Security, Coulee Bank, Minnetonka, MN (Mar 2023 – Present)
- Global IT Manager, Midwest Rubber, Plymouth, MN (Jul 2017 – Mar 2023)
- Senior Systems Engineer, Suburban Radiology, Bloomington, MN (Feb 2015 – Jul 2017)
- Network & Systems Administrator (Contract), Aerosim Technologies, Burnsville, MN (Aug 2014 – Feb 2015)
- Client Engineer (Contract), Old Republic Title, Minneapolis, MN (Jan 2014 – Aug 2014)
- System Administrator, Bethany College Of Missions, Bloomington, MN (Jul 2012 – Jan 2014)
- Junior System Administrator, The Goodman Group, Chaska, MN (Aug 2008 – Jul 2012)
Key Achievements
- Led cross-functional teams for successful IT project completion, improving overall efficiency
- Collaborated to define technology requirements and deliver customized solutions
- Reduced IT spend by 50% at Midwest Rubber through cloud migration & process optimization
- Developed and delivered Strategic IT Roadmaps aligned with company goals
- Streamlined IT processes through automation and innovation
- Ensured ongoing compliance with IT laws, regulations, and procedures
- Project Manager for HRIS migration for over 500 employees
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- IT Strategy
- Leadership
- Compliance (GDPR, FDIC)
- ITIL & ITSM
- Network & Infrastructure Management
- Vendor Relations & Management
- Project Management & Planning
- Coaching & Team Building
- Change Management & Process Improvement
- Digital Transformation
- Budgeting
- Data Analytics
Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2024)
- CIO Digital Transformation (2024)
- ISC2 - CC - Certified in Cybersecurity (2024)
- KCSv6 Certification (2023)
- GDPR (2019)
- EKEUDR1, EKEUDR2 Dreamweaver Certification (2007)
- Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (2012)
- Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (2010)
Education
- Minnesota School of Business, MN — Associate of Arts in Business Administration, Jan 2008