Jeffrey Kramer

About Jeffrey Kramer

Jeff Kramer has been a business entrepreneur and technology leader for over 37 years, with proven success in the areas of business development and strategic planning to drive the use of information technology to enable businesses to reach their customers, markets, and core objectives. Jeff has developed and executed programs for a wide range of clients, including modern startups, telecommunication service providers, Software Service companies and global Fortune 500 organizations. Jeff approaches the challenges business face with an extensive knowledge and strategic use of technology to support automation, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence, while also solving traditional organizational challenges such as team development and mentoring of managers to reach their leadership goals. In addition, Jeff has extensive knowledge in regulatory compliance and cyber security, two significant issues modern-day companies face every day. Jeff was one of the founding partners at Syzygy Solutions, a bespoke consulting firm focused on enabling technology, data management, and cybersecurity, which merged with Aprio. Jeff is currently the VP Technology and Digital Factory at Kason, where as a key executive leads an agile team to empower the digital transformation of Kason into an Industry 4.0 leader.Specialties: Transformational Leadership – Business Development – Solution Selling & Strategies - Revenue Growth – Sales and Marketing Leadership – Team Building – Strategic Planning - Customer-Centric Relationships – Contract and Vendor Management – Enterprise Information Technology – Global Information Security – Cyber Security – Secure Application Development – Global Privacy – IT Process Improvement – Global Networking – Enterprise Risk Management – Program and Project Management – Regulatory Compliance – Budget Planning / Execution - Talent Acquisition - Sales - Negotiations - IT Governance Certifications Held: CISSP, CISA, CSSLP, CGEIT, PMP, CIPP, CRISC, PCI-P, CCIE #4651, MCSE

Experience

1. VP Technology and Digital Factory

   Kason Industries

   Nov 2023 — Present · Newnan, GA, US

   I am excited to embark on the next chapter of my journey as the VP Technology and Digital Factory at @Kason. This role is not just a position for me, but a commitment to pioneering the future of manufacturing through Industry 4.0 innovations.My focus will be on building agile teams that are not only lean and value-driven but also adept in leveraging the myriad of digital capabilities available today. The goal is to transform traditional manufacturing processes into a modern digital factory landscape, where efficiency, innovation, and customer value are at the forefront.I am looking forward leveraging my executive leadership skills by leading with agility and harnessing the power of digital transformation to create a sustainable, future-ready manufacturing ecosystem. Here\'s to a journey of innovation, growth, and transformative leadership!

Education

• Capella University

  Bachelor's degree, Information Systems

  2000 — 2008

• Capella University

  Master's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Project Management
• Computer Security
• Internal Audit
• Information Security Management
• Professional Services
• Customer Service
• Cisa
• Network Security
• Strategic Leadership
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Information Security
• Business Intelligence
• Consulting
• Security Audits
• System Deployment
• Governance
• Business Continuity
• IT Management
• Information Technology
• Telecommunications
• Cobit
• Negotiation
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Iso 27001
• Data Center
• Application Security
• Penetration Testing
• Cisco Technologies
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Disaster Recovery
• Cissp
• Business Development
• Program Management
• IT Operations
• Pre-Sales
• Infrastructure