Jonathan Stewart

About Jonathan Stewart

Strategic IT Executive | Infrastructure Leadership & AI EnablementWith 20+ years of infrastructure experience, I am a Senior Director with a proven track record of leading large-scale teams and global projects. I specialize in transforming IT from a foundational utility into a strategic engine for growth, bridging the gap between legacy systems and AI-driven operational excellence.Executive Leadership & AI EnablementMy recent leadership focus has been centered on AI enablement—architecting scalable, resilient infrastructures capable of supporting the intensive compute and data demands of Generative AI and enterprise automation. By aligning technical roadmaps with business objectives, I ensure that infrastructure is not just stable, but a proactive driver of innovation and efficiency.Strategic Infrastructure ManagementAs Director of Infrastructure for Save A Lot, I exercised full oversight of organization-wide strategy and multi-million dollar budgets. I orchestrated the successful launch of multiple infrastructure programs designed to enhance business operations, drive significant time savings, and optimize operational controls. My leadership focus is on building high-performance cultures where team efficiency and professional mentorship are the standard.Cloud Architecture & Engineering FoundationPrior to Save A Lot, I served in key management and engineering roles at Enterprise Holdings, where I spearheaded the deployment of private cloud environments across global colocation sites. This deep technical foundation in high-availability systems and global production environments informs my current approach to modernizing enterprise technology stacks.Industry EngagementI am deeply committed to the St. Louis tech ecosystem, serving as a Leader of the St. Louis VMware Group and on the advisory board of the Veblen Directors Program (VDP). These roles allow me to stay at the forefront of industry governance, emerging technology trends, and executive leadership best practices.Core Specialties:Executive Strategy: AI Readiness & Enablement, Enterprise IT Strategy, Global Budget Management (OpEx/CapEx), IT Governance, & Risk Management.Infrastructure & Cloud: Hybrid/Private Cloud Architecture, Capacity Planning for AI Workloads, Network Infrastructure, & Disaster Recovery.Operational Excellence: Business Process Automation, End-User Experience (EUX), Global Contract Management, & Change Management.Leadership: Mentoring, Coaching, High-Performance Team Building, & Cross-functional Collaboration.

Experience

1. Sr Manager of IT Infrastructure

   Fogo de Chão

   Mar 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Managed the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure for corporate support centers and restaurant locations. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of infrastructure with business goals and security policies. • Drove cloud efficiencies that simplified architecture and reduced spending. • Oversaw vendor relationships and contract negotiations, ensuring effective execution of the IT budget.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Southwestern Assemblies of God University

  B.S., Church Ministries

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Vrealize Automation
• Iis
• Dns
• Microsoft
• Microsoft Exchange
• Project+ Certified
• Vmware
• Vmware View
• Mcse
• Leadership
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Cloud Computing Iaas
• Sharepoint
• Team Management
• Certifications
• System Administration
• Operating Systems
• IT Management
• Dhcp
• Css
• IT Operations
• Html
• Security+ Certified
• Visio
• Linux
• Troubleshooting
• Disaster Recovery
• Technical Support
• Vmware Esx
• Confluence and Jira
• Vsphere
• Microsoft Office
• Windows 7
• Saas
• Powershell
• Vcp4
• Cloud Computing
• Servers
• Agile Methodologies
• Management