ANDREW RIEHEMANN
Morgan,UT
Summary
Enterprise technology and mission-systems executive with 25+ years of progressive leadership experience across defense, government, aerospace, and commercial environments. Proven record defining technology strategy, leading complex mission-critical systems, strengthening cybersecurity, and aligning technology investments with organizational performance, mission requirements, and long-term growth.Strategic advisor to CEOs, boards, and executive leadership teams on technology strategy, enterprise architecture, modernization, cybersecurity risk, investment, strategic partnerships, and capability expansion. Experienced in developing technology roadmaps and governance frameworks while translating complex technical requirements into actionable enterprise strategy.Deep Department of Defense and national-security experience, including responsibility for information systems supporting the nation's nuclear missile force and leadership of technology organizations supporting the Minuteman ICBM sustainment mission. Combines enterprise-level strategic leadership with deep technical expertise across systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud transformation, infrastructure, data, applications, and operational resilience.
Overview
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Certification
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27
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Information Officer
DAWSON GLOBAL
Layton, Utah
01.2012 - Current
- Executive management team member with enterprise-wide responsibility for technology strategy, cybersecurity, information systems, architecture, modernization, and technology operations.
- Advise the CEO, board, and executive leadership on technology strategy, investments, emerging capabilities, enterprise risk, and growth opportunities.
- Develop and execute enterprise technology roadmaps and modernization strategies across cloud, infrastructure, applications, data, cybersecurity, and systems integration.
- Lead enterprise architecture, technology governance, and cybersecurity strategy, addressing interoperability, scalability, information assurance, risk, compliance, and lifecycle investment decisions.
- Established executive technology KPIs, dashboards, and risk reporting to measure performance and organizational value, enhancing transparency in cybersecurity exposure and investment effectiveness.
- Directed technology operating and capital planning, leading strategic vendor selection, negotiation, partnerships, and integrations to optimize technology resources and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Partner across Finance, Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Security, and Business Development to align technology investments with mission and enterprise priorities.
- Led technology organization development, recruiting, mentoring, and accountability, overseeing Microsoft GCC High, Azure, infrastructure, ERP, data integration, and digital workplace platforms to align skills with enterprise needs.
- Ensure enterprise systems and security architecture support NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and CMMC 2.0 requirements; represent the organization with government, defense, technology, and industry stakeholders.
Information Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) Manager
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SPACE SYSTEMS
Hill Air Force Base, Utah
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Led information systems and technology operations supporting the Minuteman ICBM sustainment mission across nationwide engineering and production environments.
- Supervised 18 employees and subcontractors supporting engineering and production facilities across the United States.
- Maintained mission-critical data and network environments and managed a portfolio of more than 40 custom-developed applications supporting contract and operational requirements.
- Assisted in development of strategic and operational technology plans aligned with program requirements and business objectives.
- Oversaw disaster-recovery planning and represented the department on the Emergency Response Team, strengthening continuity and operational resilience.
- Chaired the Change Control Board, governing technology changes through approval, testing, implementation, and documentation processes.
- Delivered approximately $800,000 in savings over three years by implementing a custom SharePoint application for management of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
- Served as project lead for a major data-center relocation, increasing infrastructure redundancy and establishing a more scalable environment for the ICBM sustainment mission.
- Supported the contract recompete team as a data analyst and technical writer for the guidance subsystem.
Information Systems Manager
HOIKE NETWORKS
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Led information systems operations, technical teams, service delivery, and expansion of managed technology services.
- Supervised and mentored eight direct reports responsible for systems performance monitoring, backups, troubleshooting, desktop management, software testing, and deployment.
- Established the team's vision, technology roadmap, priorities, and operating direction.
- Supported multiple product lines and enterprise technology capabilities, including document management, data-center operations, network services, and outsourced technology environments.
- Expanded company service offerings into network outsourcing and managed network services for key Honolulu-area clients, including the Board of Water Supply.
- Served as a technology advisor to the Island Insurance Board of Directors, translating technology issues and opportunities for senior business leadership.
- Improved operational practices for infrastructure management, service delivery, system reliability, and customer technology support.
Network Engineering Manager
CTA — MICROSOFT PARTNER
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Led network engineering, consulting, customer technology delivery, and technical workforce development for a Microsoft Partner serving commercial and government customers.
- Managed a $4 million operating budget and 20 direct reports across network engineering and technology services.
- Built and expanded the company's network engineering division through technical consulting engagements, classroom instruction, and new service capabilities.
- Served as prime contractor on a 40,000-seat migration for U.S. Army Pacific Command, working with Dell Professional Services to execute a large-scale enterprise technology transformation.
- Developed monitoring capabilities to measure system performance and service-level agreement compliance.
- Automated weekly classroom computer configuration and setup processes, improving operational efficiency and supporting technical training delivery.
- Supported office and infrastructure design initiatives for customers requiring scalable network and technology environments.
- Managed network infrastructure for the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, supporting business-critical hospitality technology operations.
- Led engineers and technical personnel responsible for customer infrastructure, network implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Johnson State College
Johnson, Vermont01-1992
Skills
- Enterprise Technology Strategy & Architecture: Enterprise Technology Strategy Technology Roadmaps Enterprise Architecture Systems Integration Technology Governance Modernization Digital Transformation Strategic Technology Investment
- Cybersecurity & Compliance: Cybersecurity Strategy Information Assurance NIST Cybersecurity Framework NIST SP 800-171 CMMC Security Operations Cyber Risk Management Executive Risk Reporting Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure GCC High Cloud Technology Enterprise Infrastructure AVD VMware Intune SSO Network Architecture Data Center Operations
- Data, Applications & Platforms: Data Integration Data Migration ERP SQL Custom Application Development SharePoint DevOps Product Development
- Executive & Business Leadership: Executive Technology Advisory Board Communication Technology Investment Strategic Partnerships Vendor Negotiation M&A Technical Due Diligence Technology KPIs Portfolio Governance Budget Management Organizational Leadership Team Development
Accomplishments
- Enterprise Growth & Technology Strategy — Helped enable the growth of a defense contractor from approximately $80 million to $450 million in revenue in under 10 years by aligning technology capabilities, infrastructure, security, and business systems with organizational growth.
- Mission-Critical Defense Systems — Led and supported information systems, applications, infrastructure, and technology operations associated with the Minuteman ICBM sustainment mission and the nation's nuclear missile force.
- Large-Scale Technology Transformation — Served as prime contractor on a 40,000-seat technology migration for U.S. Army Pacific Command, working with Dell Professional Services.
- Technology Investment & Business Value — Delivered more than $4 million in operating cost savings through streamlined technical solutions and led development of custom applications that avoided approximately $2 million in third-party fees.
- Technology-Enabled Growth — Integrated custom Proposal and Capture Management technology supporting a 52% proposal win rate, connecting technology capabilities directly to business development and growth.
- Cybersecurity & Risk Leadership — Early adopter of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and volunteered the company for the Department of Defense Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment Program (JSVAP) in preparation for emerging cybersecurity certification requirements.
- Operational Resilience — Established a secure remote-workforce strategy prior to COVID-19, positioning the organization to maintain operations and scale remote capabilities during the pandemic.
Certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — ISC2, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) — Microsoft, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) — Microsoft, Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) — Novell, Security Clearance: Secret — Active
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- VERMONT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
- Ethan Allen Firing Range, Mountain Warfare School (10th Mountain)
Timeline
Chief Information Officer
DAWSON GLOBAL
01.2012 - Current
Information Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) Manager
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SPACE SYSTEMS
01.2008 - 01.2012
Information Systems Manager
HOIKE NETWORKS
01.2005 - 01.2007
Network Engineering Manager
CTA — MICROSOFT PARTNER
01.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Johnson State College