Steve Gatton

About Steve Gatton

Experienced, hands on, technology executive. Proficient in implementing, supporting, and managing complex IT systems, providing rapid ROI and increased operational efficiency. I love working with and building high functioning teams that deliver innovative solutions. Specialties: Enterprise Systems Implementations (ERP/CRM/WMS)- Experience with vendor selection, project management, implementation, planning, and execution. Adept at developing strategies to reach successful go-lives and supporting post go-live continuous improvement initiatives. Experience working with vendors, partners, and business leaders to identify and implement custom modifications to support specific business needs. Dynamics AX/D365, Manhattan Associates Cybersecurity and Compliance - Creation of organizational polices and procedures. Experience working with a broad range of security systems and vendors, implementing defense-in-depth strategies. ISO 27001, PCI Level 1, HIPAA, Data Governance Many years of experience working in highly regulated environments. Experience building security teams to defend high value assets. Lead participant in responding to external audits. Digital Transformation - Proven experience migrating operations to the cloud. This includes ERP migrations, E-Commerce migrations, Data Warehousing, and implementation of cloud tools for robotic process automation (RPA). Experience with software-as-a-service (SAAS), platform-as-a-service (PAAS), and infrastructure-as-a-service (IAAS). Applications Development - Experience building custom software to solve operational challenges. Partner with business leaders to understand needs and gaps. Adept at using technology to create innovative and scalable solutions. Experience building commercial software to be sold as a service to business partners and customers. Team Building - I love working with and building highly functional teams. Experience building and leading Application Development, Infrastructure, Data Analysis, and Project Management teams.

Experience

1. Vice President of Information Technology & CISO

   Fechheimer

   Mar 2015 — Present

   Vice President of Information Technology for Fechheimer Brothers Company, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Fechheimer designs, manufacturers, sells, and ships tactical and dress apparel for police, law enforcement, public safety, oil and gas, and civilian use. A leader in the uniform industry since 1842. Major brands include Vertx, Flying Cross, Precision Uniform, and Justin FR. Responsibilities include enterprise software and service implementations, project management, development and support of corporate IT initiatives. Responsible for completing migration from legacy ERP system to integrated Microsoft Dynamics AX environment. Leader of modernization strategy for the corporate infrastructure including route/switch, phone system, and data center. Development and management of a skilled IT labor force consisting of development team, infrastructure team, and data analysts.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Applied Business, Computer Support Technology

Skills

• Project Management
• Virtualization
• Access
• Ssrs
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Professional Services
• Microsoft Dynamics Ax
• IT Management
• Leadership
• System Administration
• Wan
• Business Analysis
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Information Technology
• Software Project Management
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Microsoft Crm
• Telecommunications
• Microsoft Technologies
• Strategy
• Microsoft Exchange
• Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Products
• Vmware
• Management
• Software Development
• Process Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Ssis
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Business Process
• Database Administration
• Vendor Management
• Cloud Computing
• Disaster Recovery
• Data Center