Oren Birks

About Oren Birks

As a seasoned, versatile technology executive, I infuse a value focus into the IT organizational DNA. Driving business value is the core of what we do and informs technology strategy, scaled growth, modernization, transformation, and operational excellence programs. With 25 years of experience in IT leadership roles at Fortune 500s corporations, mid-market private companies, and in the US military, I\'ve touched all areas of IT, including enterprise applications and business systems, IT infrastructure, global operations, cybersecurity, governance, project management, and service delivery.I am described by my peers and the business leaders with whom I engage as a \"wonderful partner [who is] engaging, solutions oriented and committed to excellence\", as having an \"entrepreneurial spirit\", and as a strategic problem solver who brings a \"consistent focus on what was best for the company\".As a leader, I believe strongly in creating an environment with clear expectations and high accountability balanced by a style that is collaborative, empathetic, and empowering. I am committed to investing in the next generation of technology leaders by coaching and mentoring them in shaping a technology vision that aligns with business needs, helping them communicate effectively with business and technology stakeholders, and prioritizing business enablement.My proven track record includes leading: Transformation Programs (Cloud, Tech Stack, IT Operating Model) Digital & Data Innovation Cybersecurity & SecOps Hardening M&A Integration Strategic IT Management Project Management ITIL Service Desk Infrastructure Architecture Enterprise Integration Strategies Lean Six Sigma for Service Enterprise Data Warehousing Capital / Operations Budgets Service Level Agreements (SLA) DR & BCP Solutions DevOps / Agile SDLC Management Regulatory Compliance Cloud & Mobile Computing Team Building & LeadershipSend me an e-mail to o••••••••@yahoo.com and let’s talk about what I can bring to your team.

Experience

1. Chief Information Officer

   SouthernCarlson

   Feb 2023 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

Education

• The University of Kansas School of Business

  Master of Business Administration, Information Technology, Strategy

  2009 — 2011

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Science - AS, Information Systems & Applied Science

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Management, Information Systems

  2006 — 2007

Skills

• Wireless Networking
• Server Architecture
• Ibm Pseries
• Telecommunications Management
• System Administration
• Microsoft Exchange
• E-Commerce
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Technologies
• Start-Ups
• Network Optimization
• Sccm
• Project Management
• Cisco Technologies
• Enterprise Data Management
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Project Planning
• Active Directory
• Executive Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Enterprise Content Management
• Vmware Esx
• Dell Boomi
• Program Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Itil
• Software Development
• Windows 7
• Security
• Business Continuity Planning
• Cisco Call Manager
• Roi Optimization
• Information Technology
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Technical Support
• Business Analysis
• Mentoring
• Service Oriented Architecture Design