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Jeffrey Mesch

Jeffrey Mesch

Canton,MI

Summary

Dynamic IT leader with over 20 years of experience driving technology strategy, cybersecurity, and infrastructure innovation. Expert in project management, staff leadership, and physical security systems, delivering solutions that boost efficiency and user experience. Skilled in strategic planning, cross-functional problem-solving, and building partnerships to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Technology

Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Detroit, MI
08.2016 - Current
  • Served as a primary point of contact for staff across departments, resolving operational challenges and securing resources, improving productivity by 30%.
  • Replaced Empower with Populi student information system, enhancing data accessibility, reporting efficiency, and operational efficiency by 20% for 500+ users.
  • Designed and implemented a physical access control system, reducing unauthorized access incidents by 25%.
  • Led campus network redesign using Extreme Networks equipment, improving reliability by 40%.
  • Implemented Zoom Phone system, streamlining communication for 200+ users with 95% uptime.
  • Orchestrated migration to Instructure Canvas LMS, increasing user adoption by 60%.
  • Centralized identity management, reducing logins by 90% and support tickets by 30%.
  • Launched centralized application portal, boosting utilization by 50%.
  • Presented authentication solutions at industry conferences, enhancing institutional reputation.
  • Managed $600,000+ annual IT budget, aligning with strategic goals.
  • Advised the president on institutional operations as a member of the senior leadership team.

Associate Director of Technology

Henry Ford Learning Institute
Dearborn, MI
07.2012 - 08.2016
  • Overhauled IT procurement, saving 30% ($150,000) annually.
  • Led IT operations across five locations in MI, IL, and TX, managing a team of five.
  • Designed a 1:1 iPad program, improving student reading scores by 30%.
  • Migrated 500+ users to Gmail, streamlining communication.
  • Secured $300,000 annually through USAC E-Rate program.
  • Directed building renovation projects, collaborating with architects and contractors.

Director of Technology

Father Ryan High School
Nashville, TN
07.2007 - 07.2012
  • Implemented a new student information system, improving data access for faculty, staff, and parents.
  • Pioneered social media in education, increasing engagement by 40%.
  • Upgraded servers and networks, reducing energy costs by 50%.
  • Chaired Diocesan Technology Committee, shaping policy for 19 schools.
  • Managed $300,000 annual budget, advancing technology use in the classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Science - undefined

University of Wisconsin

Skills

  • Network Design
  • Cybersecurity
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Operations Management
  • Identity Management
  • Data Privacy
  • Physical Security Systems
  • Cloud Computing
  • Machine Learning

Certification

  • Certified Professional in Management, American Management Association
  • Google Project Management Professional Certificate
  • C++ Certified Associate Programmer, C++ Institute
  • Machine Learning Specialization, DeepLearning.AI
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, In Progress, 2025-12-01

Professional References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Technology

Sacred Heart Major Seminary
08.2016 - Current

Associate Director of Technology

Henry Ford Learning Institute
07.2012 - 08.2016

Director of Technology

Father Ryan High School
07.2007 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - undefined

University of Wisconsin

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