Jaime Velez

About Jaime Velez

I’m a systems thinker and technology strategist with 25+ years of experience leading digital transformation across corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors.But I’ve come to believe something radical: Productivity isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters—with intention, clarity, and peace.After decades of managing high-stress, high-stakes programs, I’m now building something new: a movement toward calm systems, human-centered tech, and meaningful work.I write about calm systems, human-centered tech, and leveraging AI and productivity tools to simplify workflows and create space for what truly matters—health, family, and purpose.If you\'re feeling overwhelmed by digital life and crave a more intentional way to work and live—let’s connect. You’re not alone, and you’re not behind. You just need a new system.Visit my Personal Website to Learn More:

Experience

1. Vice President - Principal, Cyber Security Program Manager

   Northern Trust

   Oct 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Strategic Security Leadership – Collaborate with management and the security architecture team to develop and implement cybersecurity strategies that align with business objectives.• Process Optimization & Automation – Drive efficiency and productivity by streamlining business processes through automation, process re-engineering, and simplification.• Enterprise Security Architecture – Help establish and align enterprise-wide security architecture with business processes, IT systems, networks, and operations.• Effective Cybersecurity Risk Management – Ensure the organization focuses on managing cybersecurity risks effectively by enforcing technology and security standards, policies, and best practices—or ensuring gaps are mitigated or formally accepted when necessary.• Team Leadership & Collaboration – Provide leadership and guidance, fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and open communication.• Insightful Reporting & Analytics – Leverage Microsoft Power BI to provide actionable insights, enabling data-driven security and business decisions.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2006 — 2009

• Judson University

  Master of Arts (MA), Organizational Leadership

  2016 — 2017

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Certificate of Completion - Professional Education Digital Programs, Internet of Things: Roadmap to a Connected World

  2017 — 2017

• General Assembly

  User Experience Design Immersive (UXD5), User Experience (UX) Design

  2015 — 2016

• Nova Southeastern University

  Associate's degree, Computer Science

  1989 — 1991

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  2011 — 2012

Skills

• Iis
• Integration
• Sharepoint Designer
• Software Development
• Networking
• Solution Architecture
• Enterprise Content Management
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server
• Hospitals
• Information Technology
• Office 365
• Microsoft Technologies
• Saas
• IT Strategy
• Internet Information Services (Iis)
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Strategy
• Business Intelligence
• Healthcare Information Technology
• System Deployment
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Professional Services
• Salesforce.com
• Microsoft Office
• Windows Azure
• Troubleshooting
• .net
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Sharepoint Server
• Sharepoint
• Testing
• Healthcare
• Leadership
• Healthcare Management
• Consulting
• Agile Methodologies
• Active Directory