Kurt Schmidt

Built Atser’s cybersecurity and compliance program from the ground up, achieving StateRAMP Moderate authorization and leading a secure migration from AWS to Azure. Established IT governance, risk management, and DevSecOps practices. Integrated Zero Trust, PIM, Sentinel, and secure IaC pipelines to protect regulated operations and public-sector SaaS delivery.

Led PCI-DSS alignment and cybersecurity transformation for critical business systems. Implemented security policy frameworks, SIEM operations, MFA, and vulnerability management. Managed offshore teams, launched awareness training, and built incident response and business continuity programs to secure cloud-hosted infrastructure and eCommerce systems.

Designed and built the entire IT and cloud infrastructure from scratch to support multiple Shopify-based eCommerce businesses. Deployed secure Azure environments, managed platform operations, led offshore development, implemented Zero Trust, and launched multiple storefronts—culminating in a successful business exit.

Supported HPE’s hybrid cloud and identity modernization strategy. Designed and deployed ADFS for Azure integration, implemented the Enhanced Security Administrative Environment (ESAE), and led DNS infrastructure redesign. Delivered secure, scalable identity solutions aligned with enterprise architecture goals.

Contributed to the ADMA project, managing AD and messaging infrastructure operations. Enforced security policy, led patching and backup efforts, and delivered DR and network performance improvements across a global energy enterprise.

Directed enterprise services for messaging, identity, and collaboration across 50,000+ users. Led O365 migration, SharePoint rollout, and integration of 50+ mergers. Built and automated IAM solutions, reduced domain controllers from 120 to 4, and drove $1M+ in annual cost savings through automation and consolidation.