Stephen Backholm

About Stephen Backholm

Seasoned leader with proven success in aligning business need with technology solutions, reducing complexity, and getting things done. • Specialist in building data-driven, AI ready cultures. • Natural leader with a passion for building teams, defining a vision, and motivating staff to results. • Qualified and experienced board member with deep cybersecurity and business acumen. • Experienced operational executive with a proven track record of raising transparency and fostering collaboration. • Leader in RPA and process optimization • Advanced knowledge of SCRUM, Agile, and Kanban methodologies. • Experienced in advanced infrastructure management techniques including implementing and leading effective change management processes. • Expert in organizing and building effective governance structures. • Thorough knowledge of essential business functions including finance, budget, payroll, advertising, marketing, sales, and operations. • Proven project manager, with the ability to right-size the project management framework. • Deep understanding of modern cloud computing architectures, including virtualization, storage area networks, converged data networks, VoIP, message buses, and BI/DW platforms.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   True Cedar Llc

   Feb 2011 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   True Cedar helps organizations of all types leverage AI/data, manage cyber risk, harness the power of the cloud, and manage their core technology. Front to back technology management, cloud design & administration, cybersecurity oversight, and advanced AI & data strategy services. IT & Cybersecurity managed services, too. We work with firms of all sizes

Education

• Western Washington University

  BS

  2004 — 2006

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Executive Program

  2018 — 2019

• Grays Harbor College

  AA, AS

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Security
• Business Analysis
• Management
• Data Center
• IT Management
• Program Management
• Change Management
• Business Intelligence
• Pmp
• Systems Analysis
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Telecommunications
• Team Building
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Soa
• Networking
• Integration
• Governance
• Team Management
• System Administration
• Process Improvement
• Sdlc
• Active Directory
• Analysis
• Virtualization
• Leadership
• Databases
• Software Development
• Visio
• Cloud Computing
• Vendor Management
• Storage Area Networks
• IT Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Requirements Analysis
• Cisco Networking
• Business Process
• Servers
• Information Technology