John Blancuzzi

About John Blancuzzi

I’m an operations-minded IT executive in manufacturing. For 25+ years, I’ve helped teams run faster and safer by improving systems, reliability, and day-to-day execution.Today, as VP of Information Systems at Cupid Foundations, I lead IT strategy, cybersecurity, systems modernization, databases, and BI & Analytics — with a focus on what actually helps the business.I’m not big on buzzwords — I prefer delivering improvements people can feel.I also use AI/LLMs as a practical tool (with guardrails). I’ve built and trained use-case-specific LLM solutions—like accounting transaction identification—and use AI to speed up prototyping and analysis with controlled inputs, validation, and human review.• Lead teams supporting operations + corporate users in multi-site environments.• Drive change across cybersecurity, BI/Analytics, and operational workflows — with a bias toward simple, measurable improvements.• Keep enterprise systems stable, secure, and usable (where downtime is expensive).• Open to conversations around manufacturing IT leadership, plant/enterprise modernization, cybersecurity, and BI & Analytics, and responsible AI adoption.Best way to reach me: DM here on LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Vice President of Information Systems

   Cupid Foundations, Inc. - Cupid Intimates

   Sep 2021 — Present · US

   Set strategy for plant + enterprise systems with a focus on uptime, risk reduction, and scalability (multi-site / 300+ users).• Lead IT team supporting production + corporate users; prioritize uptime, fast resolution, and clear ownership.• Own database performance + reliability to support operations, reporting, and decision-making.• Deliver BI/analytics that turns operational data into decision-ready reporting for leaders.• Partner with operations to simplify workflows and remove friction on the plant floor.• Build a practical culture: lead by example, ship improvements, measure what matters.

Education

• Northwestern Oklahoma State University

  B.S., Business, MIS

• Northwestern Oklahoma State University

  B.A.A.S., Technical Management

Skills

• System Administration
• Program Management
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Operating Systems
• Data Center
• Sales
• Disaster Recovery
• Strategic Planning
• Network Security
• Integration
• Product Development
• Information Technology
• Network Design
• Security
• Leadership
• Windows
• Management
• Business Analysis