Mike Glesener

About Mike Glesener

I am a visionary yet pragmatic technology leader who thinks strategically while driving execution tactically. Strengths that set me apart… Business/Technology strategy developer for senior executives, providing constructive candor and insight that guides decision making and executable roadmaps. Driven agile change leader that brings your business strategy to life through prioritized iterations of change - able to dynamically respond to unforeseen risks and opportunities while rallying teams around new directions and changing organizational plans. Skilled communicator who can inspire and deliver narratives in written, spoken, and visual media - I use a humble yet confident approach to turn empathetic listening into efficacious communicating. Powerful relationship builder who has served as trusted advisor with C-suite and senior level leaders. Unique experience gained through several large digital, process, organizational, talent, and leadership transformations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Enterprise Arch. & IT Strategy • Tech Investment Roadmap • Digital Solution Implementations • Innovation & Startup Incubation • IT Operations and Resiliency• Dev Ops & Cloud Computing• Strategic & Tech. Partnerships • EA Standards & Systems • Tech Governance and Risk Mgmt.• Software Engineering & Security • Enterprise Applications • Metrics & Budgeting• Staff Training, Growth & Retention • Executive Collaboration & Vision • M&A Technology Assessment

Experience

1. Technology Architecture Leader

   Compassion International

   May 2025 — Present · US

Education

• Saint John's University

  Economics

  1981 — 1982

• UW Foster School of Business

  MBA, Finance and Technology

  2007 — 2010

• Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics

  BA - Management Information Systems, Minor - Computer Science

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Program Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Business Analysis
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Sdlc
• Architectures
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• IT Strategy
• Process Improvement
• IT Management
• Sharepoint
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Process Improvement
• Sql
• Visio
• Business Requirements
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Management Consulting
• Business Intelligence
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Software Project Management
• Business Process
• Architecture