Liza Van Wyk
Summary
Highly motivated IT professional with extensive experience in information technology, asset management, and project management. Utilizes a diverse set of tools and technologies to optimize business performance, drive efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions. Successfully manages complex projects from inception to implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals while prioritizing risk management and compliance. Collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to integrate cutting-edge technologies and support strategic objectives. Committed to continuous growth and increasing service value through strategic technology initiatives and leadership. A thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities, adept at handling numerous projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and consistently meeting deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Administrator
Pella Windows & Doors of GA
05.2024 - Current
- Managed the lifecycle of IT and IT-driven projects, ensuring successful delivery from planning through execution, focusing on aligning technology initiatives with business goals and strengthening operational performance
- Diagnose, analyze, and resolve technical issues related to identity and access management, while optimizing and integrating these systems across various IT platforms
- Led efforts to ensure IT systems meet industry regulations and internal policies, focusing on data security, privacy, and ethical use of technology
- Supported the development and implementation of technology solutions that contributed to optimizing business processes, including the application of AI to improve workflows and efficiency
- Lead IT service development in collaboration with branch leadership, using technology as a competitive differentiator to support business goals and improve productivity
IT Asset Management Analyst
Casey's Store Support Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (marketing, finance, engineering, operations) on equipment receival and issuance
- Conducted training sessions on emerging retail technologies, future planning, and implementation
- Tracked and managed both physical and off-site inventory, including third-party sites
- Oversaw project lifecycle requirements, ensuring timely and efficient delivery
Associate IAM Engineer
Casey's Store Support Center
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed and configured Identity Management processes including authentication, authorization, and provisioning
- Monitored and assessed security violations and inefficiencies within IAM applications, ensuring compliance with GRC and SOX standards
- Developed Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) solutions
- Analyzed user requirements, translating them into system specifications and documentation
- Evaluated and proposed modifications or upgrades to existing systems, contributing to budget development and data modeling
Education
Master of Business Administration - Cybersecurity Management
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05.2021
Skills
- Active Directory Management
- OKTA Identity Management
- Thycotic Administration
- Oracle ERP Management
- PowerShell Automation
- Azure AD/DevOps
- Jira Project Management
- Microsoft 365 & Applications (Excel, Word, Access)
- SQL Data Analysis
- Tableau
- Chat GPT/CoPilot
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master
- Dean's List Member
- President of Iowa State Women's Basketball Club
- National Honor Society of Leadership & Success
Timeline
IT Administrator
Pella Windows & Doors of GA
05.2024 - Current
IT Asset Management Analyst
Casey's Store Support Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
Associate IAM Engineer
Casey's Store Support Center
05.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics
Iowa State University
Master of Business Administration - Cybersecurity Management
Drake University