Scott Themer
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Dynamic IT leader with extensive experience excelling in cybersecurity strategies and cloud computing solutions. Proven track record in IT project management and vendor relations, driving successful technology implementations. Adept at fostering strategic partnerships and enhancing data protection, ensuring robust IT infrastructure and continuity planning for organizational success. MS Cert. AZ-900 Credential ID B5E2BB94385C9333
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Information Technology
EIIA
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Provide IT support services internally to staff while also assisting trusted third-party vendors and Member institutions on technology-related issues or concerns.
- Involved with projects that include the design, documentation, analysis, maintenance, and/or implementation of technology-based solutions.
- Hands-on management and systems engineering position that has duties both as an IT Director and as a System Admin & Network Engineer.
- Participate and assist in all technology-based systems, including but not limited to, software, hardware and virtual systems. Identify and resolve problems, define user needs, and recommend and implement alternative solutions.
- Maintain and update IT business continuity and disaster recovery procedures/policies.
- MS licensing purchasing, updating and tracking.
- IT Employee Onboarding, purchasing and providing of office and work from home computing equipment.
- IT budgeting.
- Manage the enterprise information technology security for all staff including all controlled production and user acceptance testing systems.
- Asset management.
- Vendor management and technical contact with all trusted third-party vendors for technology related concerns.
- Active Directory, Entra, Exchange, SQL, Endpoint security, Email security, MS Office products, PowerShell.
IT Systems Administrator
EIIA
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 01.2024
- Managed Azure and AWS cloud services, on-premise servers, and Office 365 applications to ensure reliable access and performance.
- Provided IT support to staff and collaborated with third-party vendors and member institutions to resolve technology-related issues efficiently.
- Contributed to design, analysis, maintenance, and implementation of technology-based solutions across multiple projects.
- Created Power BI reports to visualize data trends, enabling informed decision-making across projects.
- IT help-desk for all technology-based systems, including but not limited to, software, hardware and virtual systems. This may include identifying and resolving problems, defining user needs, and recommending and implementing alternative solutions. Current systems include: Azure services, Active Directory, Firewall, Managed and Unmanaged switches, Access Points, VPN.
- Update all controlled systems with the latest software or firmware patches and hotfixes to minimize risks of malware or access by unauthorized individuals.
- 1) Support the Executive Director of IT/Risk Management in maintaining and updating EIIA’s IT business continuity and disaster recovery procedures/policies
IT Manager/Systems Administrator
Hunter Douglas Metals
Homewood, IL
09.2012 - 02.2018
- Secured and operated computer systems, hardware, and software, enhancing overall security posture.
- Managed and maintained SQL Server, Exchange Server, and Active Directory, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Managed Avaya IP Office Phone system, printers, firewalls, backups, and disaster recovery to ensure continuous operations.
- Evaluated and purchased PCs, laptops, monitors, and software for all employees to support operational needs.
- Managed relationships with external IT vendors, ensuring high-quality service delivery and support.
Software Systems Analyst
NMMA Inc
Chicago, IL
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Administered and developed association management software applications, resolved issues, supported SQL Server, and created Crystal/SQL reports to enhance system functionality.
- Analyze and document business processes, recommending refinements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Delivered web application support and developed in HTML and XML to enhance user experience and functionality.
- Managed Great Plains accounting software to maintain accurate financial operations.
Senior Systems Programmer
The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.1994 - 06.2011
- Led project management efforts during major student system implementation
- Managed projects and conducted quality reviews while modifying programs using Transact-SQL; created and adjusted Crystal Reports to meet project specifications.
- Provided technical leadership and conducted quality assurance reviews to enhance project outcomes on complex initiatives.
- Collaborated with internal and external consultants and vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of project results.
- Prepare detailed specifications from which programs are written and instruct, direct and check the work of other applications systems analysis and programming personnel.
- Developed applications in Unix / Unidata / Pick based operating system.
Education
Certificate - Project Management
University Of Chicago Graham School of General Studies
Chicago, IL09-1998
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology with concentration in Electronics
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois09-1986
Skills
- IT project management
- Information technology leadership
- Cybersecurity strategies
- Cloud computing solutions
- Data protection strategies
- Azure virtual machines
- Active Directory administration
- Firewall configuration
- Infrastructure planning
- Data analytics leadership
- Enterprise collaboration tools
- Strategic vendor partnerships
- Licensing management
- IT onboarding
- Continuity planning
- Critical thinking
- IT infrastructure management
- IT vendor relations
Timeline
Director, Information Technology
EIIA
01.2024 - Current
IT Systems Administrator
EIIA
07.2018 - 01.2024
IT Manager/Systems Administrator
Hunter Douglas Metals
09.2012 - 02.2018
Software Systems Analyst
NMMA Inc
06.2011 - 09.2012
Senior Systems Programmer
The University of Chicago
05.1994 - 06.2011
Certificate - Project Management
University Of Chicago Graham School of General Studies
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology with concentration in Electronics
Eastern Illinois University