Michael Hardwick

About Michael Hardwick

I am a results-driven Chief Information Officer with a proven track record of leading technology strategy, cybersecurity programs, and digital transformation initiatives in the financial services sector. My focus is on aligning IT and security operations with business objectives to deliver resilience, regulatory compliance, and innovation.I thrive on leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of security awareness, and partnering with business leaders to balance risk and opportunity. Whether it’s reducing vulnerability exposure, enhancing third-party risk management, or driving cloud adoption, my goal is to deliver technology that empowers the organization and protects its most critical assets.

Experience

1. Chief Information Officer

   Universal 1 Credit Union

   Jan 2021 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

Education

• Edison State Community College

  Associate of Applied Business, Computer Systems Engineering

  2001 — 2003

• Kaplan University

  Master's degree, Information Technology - Information Security and Assurance

  2011 — 2013

• Ball State University

  Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Computer Hardware
• Virtualization
• Software Installation
• Storage
• Tcp/Ip
• Help Desk Support
• Windows 7
• Technical Support
• Network Security
• Disaster Recovery
• Networking
• Troubleshooting
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Operating Systems
• Comptia a+ Certification
• Microsoft Exchange
• Network Administration
• Vpn
• Servers
• IT Service Management
• Cisco Technologies
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• System Administration
• Cisco Systems Products