It Support Project

RASMUS JENSEN, MSOL, PMP

Calhoun, GA 706-***-**** **********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/rasmus-jensen1 ACCOMPLISHED MULTI-INDUSTRY LEADER, ENTREPRENEUR, INNOVATOR Driving transformational results through technical insight, strategic planning, and leadership

Manufacturing innovator with breadth of experience ranging from conceptual design to lab-scale piloting to scaling to large- volume production. In-depth knowledge of components of manufacturing units, in standing up with sustainability and in planning for efficient on-going support

Expertise in devising and leading the implementation of enterprise-wide strategies encompassing an array of technologies with a design thinking mindset as a guide and an ability to situationally appropriate select leadership approaches and styles

A demonstrated record of success establishing relationships and motivating teams to produce outstanding results, whether in manufacturing R&D, standing up production facilities, education or leading PMO teams in the IT space

A passion for education and professional development that has translated into a stint in secondary technical education Professional Experience

2019 to Present • GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ATLANTA, GA Georgia Department of Corrections sets the exceptional standard for protecting the public. PMO Manager

Strategic as well as tactical PMO leader directing the daily operations of a top strategic program for Office of Information Technology. Leads vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of Program Management operations, effectively managing a team of ten full time Project Managers and Business Analysts working in facilities across the state. Builds strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and outside vendors.

Key Achievements and Engagements

• Establish the PMO, hiring professional staff, designing formal policies and processes, building templates, and developing appropriate metrics to ensure customer success of multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Produce reporting strategy for communications to multiple levels of Agency and state government (CIO of Department of Corrections, Commissioner and external state government entities).

• Devise strategies that integrate communications frameworks to provide insights to state leaders, vendors, and other key stakeholders to streamline and standardize PMO operations.

• Lead teams of program managers, project managers and business analysts responsible for major initiatives impacting statewide facilities’ operations and services.

• Focus management efforts on ensuring all activities are coordinated, critical path activities achieved, and projects are successfully completed on time and within budget, meeting all project objectives.

• Write grants and manages budgets (up to $10m USD) for special projects for the department, including for offender education, offender tracking, and Body worn cameras.

• Direct first-in-nation livestreaming Body worn camera deployment (including hardware and software, integrations with current technologies), laying the groundwork for behavior modification practices that increased safety for both officers and offenders.

• Rescue mid-flight J-pay Offender Tablet integration project that generates ~$20m USD in revenue/year, finishing the at-risk project within budget and schedule.

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2016 to 2018 • GORDON COUNTY COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY CALHOUN, GA GCCCA Serves the High Schools of Gordon County with multiple Career and Technical Education Pathways Technology Pathway Instructor

Developed and instructed courses in: Digital Technologies Foundations, Networking, Web Design, IT Project Management, IT Support, and Industrial Control and Automation.

2005 to 2019 • EMPRO SERVICES, INC ROME, GA

Empro Services, Inc is a contracting company handling industrial control system fabrication projects internationally. Program Director – Concept Design and Implementation Led multiple medium-to-large engagements, expanding on the core services to include manufacturing system design and installation, as well as provisioning facilities for these. Most engagements leaned heavily on prior thermoplastics experience and opened the door to expand into full-facility and organizational leadership for clients with authority over enterprise-level, international programs with budgets of up to $40m USD. Key Achievements and Engagements

• Oversaw and led a complex program portfolio consisting of five project areas, including hardware, materials, facilities, logistics, and R&D.

• Managed enterprise programs with specific focus on risk management due to ongoing development efforts and changing market/regulatory conditions.

• Drove process development and scale to production; partnered with senior leaders to mitigate risk and remove obstacles to meeting deadlines and budgetary requirements.

• Managed the acquisition of competing manufacturer, negotiating a $6m USD savings by researching the value of existing business and capacity for processing and adjusting the starting point of negotiations.

• Ensured appropriate communication with all stakeholders, both internal and external, regarding impacts to scope, status and budget.

2003 to 2008 • THERMOFLEX TECHNOLOGIES CARTERSVILLE, GA ThermoFlex Technologies was a Research and Development firm, focusing on thermoplastic fabric coatings VP Extrusion System Development

Founding partner and original “napkin pitch” creator for the core technology developed. Early career experience gained that led to years of increasingly challenging and rewarding opportunities. Key Achievements and Engagements

• Led the development of hybrid technology, utilizing off-the-shelf manufacturing components in new and innovative ways to achieve necessary functionality for product design and innovation.

• Led refurbishment and installation of manufacturing systems in existing structure, including utility upgrades and structural modifications.

• Negotiated vendor contracts and managed relationships. RASMUS JENSEN Page 3

Education & Professional Certifications / Development UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS

Master of Arts in Teaching

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts Degree in History

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

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