
Adam Rasmusson
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About me
Global Technology | Technology Strategy and Transformation | Information Security | Information Technology Business Relationship Management
Education

Northwestern University
2009 - 2011MS Information Technology"Northwestern University’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program is uniquely designed for information technology professionals who want to improve and broaden their technical skills, while learning the application of business principles. This combined skill set defines MSIT graduates—the ability to bridge the gap between fundamental technologies and business strategies—ensuring that they bring impactful value to the business. The classes in the MSIT program, with… Show more "Northwestern University’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program is uniquely designed for information technology professionals who want to improve and broaden their technical skills, while learning the application of business principles. This combined skill set defines MSIT graduates—the ability to bridge the gap between fundamental technologies and business strategies—ensuring that they bring impactful value to the business. The classes in the MSIT program, with its 70% technical and 30% business and management curriculum, are taught by tenured Northwestern professors from a number of disciplines and departments, as well as IT industry leaders. Both the part-time and full-time MSIT options give IT professionals a cross-functional perspective of information technology and its place in business operations, ultimately helping them implement better IT solutions that reflect the demands of today's evolving marketplace."—MSIT website: msit.northwestern.edu Show less

Western Michigan University
2000 - 2004BS Print/Imaging MarketingActivities and Societies: Graphic Arts Society, Technical Association of the Graphic Arts Now known as the Graphic and Printing Science program
Experience
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Specialty Print Communications (SPC)
Jun 2003 - Aug 2003Intern.webp)
Specialty Print Communications (SPC)
Jan 2005 - Dec 2011Maintained voice and data services connecting three locations in two states. Responsible for all technology at these sites. Tasked with ensuring that technology purchases help to maintain consistency and compatibility, and improve efficiency at an appropriate cost. Accomplishments include a successful VoIP system implementation and a server virtualization project.Experience administering the following: - Windows domain environment, utilizing Active Directory, Exchange, SQL Server, and Windows Server - Virtual servers running on VMware vSphere - ProCurve-based Ethernet network with POE - ShoreTel VoIP-based unified communications system - 100+ Windows and Macintosh workstations - Business applications including BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Kaspersky Enterprise Security, Kodak Prinergy, Microsoft Data Protection Manager, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and PrintStream ERP Show less
Network Administrator / Director of Information Technology
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011Account Manager
Oct 2006 - Jan 2008IT Manager
Jan 2005 - Oct 2006

United Airlines
Dec 2011 - Nov 2015Leads a team that:— Consolidates data from across the IT division, including data on finances, projects, resources, and operations; the team then transforms that data into information that IT leadership uses to gain visibility into the division's performance, and ultimately make better decisions— Provides analysis of key metrics and data sets to various groups within the division— Facilitates the discussion between metric owners to enable goal setting and tracking— Owns the reporting dashboard that gives visibility to the division's key measures— Uses process expertise to recommend improvement initiatives to executives and relevant stakeholders——Subject Matter Expert for HP Executive Scorecard application and the IT division's performance metricsLean Six Sigma Green Belt trainedNew Leader Acceleration Program (NLAP) participant Show less — Responsible for the delivery of the Information Technology organization’s process improvement and strategic change initiatives— Drive cross-functional teams of employees who have the collective skills to develop and implement significant improvements and new business and technology opportunities— Design, develop, and integrate IT processes and procedures utilizing best practices and industry standard frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT, PMBOK, CMMI)— Responsible for the design and implementation of dashboards and reports to support IT leadership in decision-making— Consulting services include Lean Six Sigma (Continuous Improvement) analysis, business process architecture, workflow optimization, and best practices research——Lean Six Sigma Green Belt trained Show less
Manager, IT Performance
Nov 2012 - Nov 2015Analyst, IT Process Optimization
Dec 2011 - Nov 2012

DHR Global
Nov 2015 - Nov 2021Results Achieved:— Drove a multi-year transformation to hybrid-cloud infrastructure, resulting in an improved end user experience, lowered operational expenses, and a firm that was better positioned for the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic— Tailored annual technology spend to align with corporate strategy, e.g., achieving +$100k in annualized OPEX savings for 2020 while simultaneously scaling for growth into 2021— Developed and implemented information security, incident, disaster recovery/business continuity, data protection (GDPR), and risk management policies— Transitioned the organization to a modern, global CRM and candidate management platform— Centralized and modernized telecom/collaboration capabilities— Improved endpoint deployment and management via new tools and processesResponsibilities:— Leads strategic and tactical planning for the global IT function, ensuring that the IT function is focused on projects and tasks that are complementary to the company-wide strategy— Oversees planning and implementation of all business information systems in a highly distributed environment— Leads the budgeting process for the global IT function ensuring that resources are appropriately focused and prioritized— Manages key IT vendor relationships encompassing hardware, software, network, and telephony— Serves as primary corporate spokesperson for information management— Explores new technologies for future planning and potential implementation— Primary resource for data privacy and data protection regulation (GDPR) activities organization-wide— Manages a team of associates globally Show less — Leads strategic and tactical planning for the global IT function, ensuring that the IT function is focused on projects and tasks that are complementary to the company-wide strategy— Oversees planning and implementation of all business information systems in a highly distributed environment— Leads the budgeting process for the global IT function ensuring that resources are appropriately focused and prioritized— Manages key IT vendor relationships encompassing hardware, software, network, and telephony— Serves as primary corporate spokesperson for information management— Explores new technologies for future planning and potential implementation— Primary resource for data privacy and data protection regulation (GDPR) activities organization-wide— Manages a team of associates globally Show less
Vice President, Global Technology
Jan 2019 - Nov 2021Director, Global Technology
Nov 2015 - Dec 2018

Heidrick & Struggles
Dec 2022 - nowDirector, IT Business Relationship Manager
Licenses & Certifications

ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
ITIL v3Sept 2012- View certificate

The High Performing BRM Designation
Barkley Consulting GroupSept 2023 - View certificate

Business Relationship Management Professional - BRMP®
APMG InternationalApr 2023 - View certificate

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Scrum AllianceJun 2020
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