Jay M.

About Jay M.

Senior IT Executive and CIO-track leader with 20+ years of progressive experience driving technology strategy, systems integration, and infrastructure in high-growth, acquisitive, and private equity-backed environments across manufacturing, life sciences labs, healthcare, and services sectors. Proven in building lean IT functions from the ground up, unifying disparate acquired systems into cohesive enterprise platforms, and leading M&A technology consolidation to support aggressive growth and operational efficiency. Hands-on expertise in cybersecurity, data governance, vendor/MSP management, and hybrid cloud architectures including identity management. Skilled at partnering with CEOs, COOs, and boards to translate business priorities into scalable IT roadmaps, budgets, and metrics. Excels in multi-site operations, rationalizing vendors for cost savings, and implementing frameworks like ITIL, NIST-aligned cybersecurity, and ITSM for compliance and risk mitigation.

Experience

1. Director of Information Technology, North America

   Formica Group North America

   Mar 2023 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Senior IT executive leading North American IT organization for a global manufacturer. Built and executed IT strategy in a high-growth environment, focusing on systems integration, modernization, and M&A consolidation to drive growth and reduce risks. Defined and led IT roadmap for enterprise applications modernization, including core transactional (ERP, WMS, MES), digital platforms and integration layers; aligned with business goals for process rationalization, organic growth, and acquisition-driven expansion.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology

• Xavier University

  CPM, Project Management

Skills

• Sharepoint
• Business Process Improvement
• Infrastructure Management
• IT Strategy
• IT Operations
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Project Management
• Sql
• Windows
• Network Security
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Software Development
• Wan
• Project Planning
• Cisco Technologies
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Leadership
• IT Management
• Networking
• Disaster Recovery
• Vendor Management
• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Itil
• Infrastructure
• Data Center
• Edi
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Integration
• Active Directory
• Motivation
• Vmware
• Business Intelligence
• Security