John U.

About John U.

John U has a long 20+ year career in Information Systems, with the last 10 years as a Cloud Enterprise Infrastructure Manager. A focus on business growth through, acquisitions, technology and intelligent strategies has been required. I have experience managing IT departments, supporting multiple locations, and growing software and services for organizations. I have managed teams in Networking, EDI software development, Azure system administration, help desk, and have been the DBA and Cyber/Risk Security Administrator. I have experience in IT Infrastructure Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Leadership, Network Infrastructure, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). I have implemented cyber programs, developed and delivered technical business continuity and disaster recovery programs, and provided response plans for cyber-attacks. I have working experience with server hardware, network hardware, and working directly in Azure on all systems and deployments. I have experience in team and people management, including team health, performance management, recruitment, and project management. I have experience in public speaking, team development, and company culture.

Experience

1. Enterprise Infrastructure Information Systems Manager

   Magnum Transportation

   Dec 2014 — Present · Fargo, ND, US

   Manage a Networking team and related projectsManage a EDI development team and related projectsManage a Azure System administration team and related projectsManage a Help desk team and related projects.Responsible as the company DBA and Cyber Security AdministratorOn call 24/7Job Duties:Plan and manage, hardware, system software and networks to align with business strategies and priorities Cyber security CIS 20 studies as well as growing needs to secure down the enterprise. This includes cyber insurance requirements and planning year to year with CFO• I am a member of the executive risk management team working on business strategy year to year• I develop and deliver technical business continuity and disaster recovery programs• Provide response plans for cyber attacksInfrastructure team meetings about Azure hardware, system software and cloud networks to align with business strategies and priorities • Provide recommendations in cloud technology, ERP software, system enhancements and other work group/work flow changes that will improve process and customer experiencePeers: Interact with CFO, VP and President in the planning of information systems projects• Selection and acquisition of new software products• EDI development setups that generate revenue• ERP upgrades for 5 unique divisions• Weekly executive round tableManage technology budgets, vendors and contract negotiation. Responsible for people management of the IT team including team health, performance management, and recruitment.Work with EDI developers on scrum team meetings to focus on our biggest revenue generating customers

Education

• Gallup Pole University

  Associate's degree Project Management, Project Management

  2002 — 2003

• Prometric Microsoft

  Microsoft Certifications, Computer Software

  1998 — 2020

• Capella University

  Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

• Minnesota State Moorhead

  Associates Degree - Windows Networking, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Web Development
• Technical Support
• Vbscript
• Microsoft Exchange
• Firewalls
• System Administration
• Hippa
• Game Design
• Hipaa
• Email Migration
• Management Consulting
• Ibm Servers
• Contract Management
• Active Directory
• Unix
• Health Insurance
• Project Management
• 3d Studio Max
• Vpn
• Db2
• Barracuda Spam Firewall
• Microsoft Project
• Security
• Cisco Vpn
• Autocad
• Aca Core
• Testing
• Sharepoint
• Leadership
• Software Documentation
• Ocr
• Ms Project
• Management
• Itil Process
• Sap R/3
• Edi
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Pc
• Snorkeling
• Online Advertising