Clifford Gronauer

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Information Technology Professional

Leading technology innovation for high-growth organizations

Repeated success leading IT strategy with established and emerging technologies to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures. Skilled at launching transformative programs in network security, management development, infrastructure architecture, procurement and project management. Expert presenter, negotiator and businessperson. Able to forge solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. Experience with AWS, Azure, Google and private clouds.

Strategic & Tactical Infrastructure Planning Enterprise Architecture ERP Implementation & Optimization

Vendor Management Contract Development & Negotiation Multimillion dollar P&L Accountability

Full Life Cycle Project Management Cloud Security & Mobile Device Management Business Continuity

Regulatory Compliance Application Development & Management Disaster Recovery

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Optum Technology Eden Prairie, MN

Principal, Infrastructure & Operations Engineering 01/2022 – 07/2023

Manage critical projects for one of the world’s leading technology companies. Guided multifaceted, enterprise-wide, complex and strategic projects by ensuring scope is delivered according to deadlines, budget and quality standards. Provide expertise, leadership direction and coaching to agile teams.

Cultivate a complex web of communication across a matrixed agile organization, including technical and non-technical stakeholders and various levels of leadership.

Collaborative discussion, decision-making and conflict resolution while also shielding the team from external disruptions and mitigating risks.

Focused on shared infrastructure – VM’s, cloud (private, AWS, Azure) to minimize costs.

McCarthy-Bush Corporation Davenport, IA

IT Manager 07/2017 – 12/2021

An ambitious overhaul of all technical aspects for this diversified company (commercial construction, heavy highway, mining, metal fabrication) with locations in 7 states. Provide the vision and leadership for designing, developing and implementing IT initiatives that enable the company to compete more vigorously and profitably in a constantly changing and demanding marketplace.

Directed the company’s enterprise architecture and application evolution to ensure key business strategies and processes were driven by systems that enable change, growth and flexibility. Led, developed and implemented IT programs.

Implemented a new ERP system (Sage X3) for one of our subsidiaries in only 4 months.

Rebid a managed services contract and cut the cost in half.

Rebuilt network infrastructure to accommodate the demands of cloud implementation.

IT Consulting Mexico, MO

IT Consultant 06/2016 – 07/2017

Deliver executive-level consulting for large, complex mission-critical enterprise-class projects.

Implemented a new 70-seat call center to handle statewide inquiries from Medicare and Medicaid members and providers for a Fortune10 insurance company.

Guided management efforts for an enterprise data warehouse project for a large financial services company.

Ensured data security and integrity were built into the project plan to migrate from legacy systems to Oracle Financials in the cloud.

MFA Incorporated Columbia, MO

Manager of Information Systems 06/2013 – 05/2016

Highly successful tenure overseeing all information systems and software development for this $2B cooperative with over 200 locations in 5 states. Led cross-functional project teams comprised of various IT units and business departments, ensuring projects were accomplished within scope, budget and schedule requirements.

Implemented and supported a new ERP system while reorganizing staff for greater efficiency and effectiveness. Ensured PCI compliance during the transition.

Orchestrated Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (Simplivity), doubling performance.

Installed a VOIP system to replace the legacy analog phone switch, slashing telecom costs by over 25%.

Employed Agile and Scrum techniques in application development projects.

Established standards for application development and operations to improve quality delivery.

Revitalized a declining IT department by developing performance goals.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Jefferson City, MO

IT Manager 11/2001 – 06/2013

Analyzed emerging technologies and translated them into plans for an effective IT vision and strategy. Engineered the overall transformation of the enterprise architecture.

Revamped IT operations to ensure compliance with service level agreements established by the FBI.

Directed over 100 personnel with an annual budget exceeding $15MM.

Supported 2500 employees and 10K law enforcement users statewide with a 24x7 help desk.

Wrote winning applications for over $15MM in Federal grants.

Chaired the State Cybersecurity Committee for 6 years.

Led the development of governance models, technology roadmaps and frameworks.

Implemented a PMO within the organization.

Acted as CISO for this lead law enforcement agency in the state.

Replaced 95% of the application portfolio with a new ERP system using best of breed technology.

Gained a nationwide reputation for innovation and quality of service (see awards below).

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Finance – Keller Graduate School of Management; Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Management – Columbia College; Columbia, MO

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AWARDS

MIT Sloan CIO Award for Leadership Innovation Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity

ITIL V3 Certification FBI Information Security Officer Training Certificate in Federal Grants Management

Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership

Volunteer/Other: Chairman, Vandiver Village Board of Trustees Adjunct Professor – Finance and IT courses

Chairman, Audrain County Emergency Services Board Boy Scouts of America – Adult Leader MENSA member

Military Experience: US Army – Grade E-5. Awarded the Army Commendation Medal.

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