John Kowalkowski, MBA

John Kowalkowski, MBA

IT Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sr. Manager, Sales Engineering | Multi-Award Honoree | 4X Club Winner | Technical Evangelist | Security Advisor | Growth, Enterprise, and Strategic Global Accounts Expert | Lifelong Learner

  • Education

    • Western Governors University

      2021 - 2023
      MBA Information Technology Management 1st Place Capstone Project

      Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

    • UC Berkeley Executive Leadership Academy

      2024 - 2024
      Certificate Artificial Intelligence Completion

      Activities and Societies: Capstone Project - Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Application Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications

    • DePaul University

      -
      Bachelors of Science Computer Science

      Minor : Business Administration

  • Experience

    • Vision Enterprises, Inc.

      Jan 1998 - May 2005
      IT Manager

       Designed and advised on new technologies both internally and as consultant Supported IT infrastructure including security, network, servers, and clients End-user support on various applications and client hardware to include a 99+ client base Supported OS environments to host Business Intelligence platforms (Hyperion, Essbase, SQL)  Worked with BI developers to provide stable OS platforms on which to build customer solutions Managed L1, L2, L3 support staff

    • NBC News

      May 2005 - May 2014
      IT Supervisor
    • Learning the Curve

      Jan 2011 - Feb 2018
      Owner

      Learning the Curve specializes in a variety of Microsoft curriculum and technical courses. We deliver the material in a fashion that can easily be absorbed and demonstrated to get you on your way in practicing lessons learned. Let us help you lessen your technical learning curve, so you can quickly market and make yourself available for those technical positions you desire. We specialize in customized learning programs to cater to your specific needs and schedule. There are also computer introductory programs available if you are just entering the world of technology and need to get through the basics. Show less

    • NBCUniversal Media, LLC

      May 2014 - Feb 2018
      Information Security - Detection / Log Management -Domestic and International

      Splunk Architect II - InfoSec Engineer - Log Management - Security Tools, SIEM Solutionist Domestic/International, Champion

    • Splunk

      Feb 2018 - now

      Splunk Architect II, Security SME II, SANS(GMON), CEHv10

      • Sr. Manager, Solution Engineering

        May 2024 - now
      • Sales Engineering Manager

        May 2021 - May 2024
      • Sr. Sales Engineer III, Security

        Feb 2018 - May 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITIL Foundation v3

    • MCT, MCP , MOS, MCITP

    • Six Sigma Greenbelt

    • Splunk Certified Admin

    • CompTIA Security +

      CompTIA Security+ Network+ A+ Server+ HIT+ Trainer
    • Splunk Certified Power User

      Splunk
    • Splunk Security SME I

      Splunk
      Apr 2018
    • Sales Engineer III

      Splunk
      Mar 2018
    • Splunk Certified Architect II

      Splunk
      May 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • GIAC-GMON

      SANS Institute
      Jul 2018
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to John Kowalkowski, MBA
      FY25 Achievers Club Splunk Feb 2025 Quota accelerators FY25 198% Primary quota retirement, 106% Secondary Quota attainment.
    • Awarded to John Kowalkowski, MBA
      F24 Splunk Club Award (Circle of Excellence) Splunk Mar 2024 Top 50 selected and is presented to those who exceed their goals. Quota accelerators FY24 196% Primary, 106% Secondary
    • Awarded to John Kowalkowski, MBA
      The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) The National Society of Leadership and Success Apr 2023 BUILDING LEADERS WHO MAKE A BETTER WORLD
    • Awarded to John Kowalkowski, MBA
      Ethical Leadership Excellence Award WGU Sep 2022 For exemplary work in the Ethical Leadership course
    • Awarded to John Kowalkowski, MBA
      FY21 Circle of Excellence Club Award Splunk Feb 2021
    • Awarded to John Kowalkowski, MBA
      FY21 GLOBAL Recognition Pre-Sales Person of the Year Splunk Feb 2021
    • Awarded to John Kowalkowski, MBA
      Splunk Excellence Award Q3F21 Splunk Nov 2020 Recognition of employees excellence across the organization. This award is presented to those who exceed their goals while also exhibiting the core behaviors and Splunk values.
    • Awarded to John Kowalkowski, MBA
      Presidents Club - FY20 Splunk Feb 2020