Jason Bray
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Accomplished IT professional with 19+ years of experience in financial environments (AEGON). Expertise in ITIL v4 Service Ownership (Incident, Change, Problem), managing critical Front Office applications (Bloomberg, Aladdin), and leading IT lifecycle programs. Proven track record in strategic vendor negotiation, P&L planning, and project delivery, driving operational excellence and stakeholder alignment. ITIL Service Delivery Management, Business Application Support, IT Project Management, Vendor Relationship Management, and Hardware Lifecycle Coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/IT Manager
Trucking Insurance Finance Company - Small Business/ Startup
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Oversaw all IT Responsibilities
- Setup and supported CRM, Phone, Accounting, and Email systems
- Vendor Management
Personal Health Sabbatica
02.2024 - 01.2024
- In February 2024 I prioritized a necessary leave for a health-related matter, which is now fully resolved
Senior Business Application Support/IT Service Delivery Manager
AEGON Asset Management
01.2019 - 01.2024
- ITIL Ownership for (Incident, Change, Problem) ensuring KPI’s being met
- Manager Software/Hardware assets in ServiceNow CMDB and Inventory Manager
- Created Process Documentation of software and IT business process
- Supported Front Office/Trade Desk Financial applications (Bloomberg, Aladdin, CapIQ)
- SaaS application Support and vendor management
- Worked with Stakeholders to ensure technology needs for Trade Desk were delivered
Senior IT Facility Specialist
AEGON Global Technology
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Project Management IT remote office opening/closing/construction projects
- Microsoft Project time management and planning
- AV Project Management: Audio Visual design, budgeting, ordering, and installation
- Reviewing and manage AV vendor quotes and proposals
- Working with AV manufactures and integrating new AV Products and Solutions
Senior Lifecycle Management Coordinator
AEGON Global Technology
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Planning divisional computer lifecycle replacements and Develop budget proposals
- Work with Business units and customers to schedule computer lifecycle replacements
- Procurement responsibilities: gather quotes and submitting orders
- Perform month reconciliation of hardware assets before month billing runs
- Keep process documentation updated and provide input to improve processes
Education
Microsoft Network Engineer Degree - Computer Information Systems
Hamilton College
Cedar Rapids, IA01.2002
Associate Arts Degree - undefined
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA01.2000
Computer Information Systems Degree - Information Technology
Hamilton College
Cedar Rapids, IA10-2002
Skills
- Software Applications: ServiceNow, Azure, Ariba, Microsoft O365, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Polycom Suite, Microsoft Project, Access, SQL,and AV Products, Bloomberg
Timeline
Business Owner/IT Manager
Trucking Insurance Finance Company - Small Business/ Startup
03.2025 - 09.2025
Personal Health Sabbatica
02.2024 - 01.2024
Senior Business Application Support/IT Service Delivery Manager
AEGON Asset Management
01.2019 - 01.2024
Senior IT Facility Specialist
AEGON Global Technology
01.2015 - 01.2019
Senior Lifecycle Management Coordinator
AEGON Global Technology
01.2006 - 01.2015
Associate Arts Degree - undefined
Kirkwood Community College
Microsoft Network Engineer Degree - Computer Information Systems
Hamilton College
Computer Information Systems Degree - Information Technology
Hamilton College