Adam Wickersham, MBA
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Dr. Oliver Degnan
Adam was instrumental to my experience in the Executive MBA program at UWM Lubar School of Business. Adam is an executive leader who brings strong business acumen to introduce executives to the EMBA program. He is a dedicated mentor and guide to professional students. He listens and promotes an open culture of thoughtworks to move innovative thinking forward in academia. Thank you, Adam, for your ongoing support and guidance - which has ultimately led to my doctorate in business administration.
J. Dietenberger
Adam is an accomplished IT Executive Leader as well as Academic Director & Teaching Instructor. Versed in Business, IT, Strategy, and Innovation Management endeavors, Adam is a "go-to" individual for IT Leadership endeavors. Spanning the spectrum of challenges that face organizations and IT Departments, Adam has "been there and done that" with regards to addressing them head on, with strategy, and a portfolio of well-established and tested solutions.
David Fox, MBA
Adam is an exceptionally efficient leader and strategic business leader. He effectively managed the Technology Support team while working with the senior business leaders to enhance the IT Department. Dedicated, motivating, and drive, Adam is an exceptional asset to any organization. His dedication and deep enthusiasm are apparent to whomever he works with. I’ve had the privilege to work with him as a college as well as on multiple projects at Robert W Baird. Adam and worked together on the Corporate Technology Refresh project in which him and his team played a key role in the configuration and deployment of the technology. He is hard working and dedicated to ensuring each business initiatives are successfully implemented. I am delighted to have worked with him and would be honored to do so again if the future allows.
Dr. Oliver Degnan
Adam was instrumental to my experience in the Executive MBA program at UWM Lubar School of Business. Adam is an executive leader who brings strong business acumen to introduce executives to the EMBA program. He is a dedicated mentor and guide to professional students. He listens and promotes an open culture of thoughtworks to move innovative thinking forward in academia. Thank you, Adam, for your ongoing support and guidance - which has ultimately led to my doctorate in business administration.
J. Dietenberger
Adam is an accomplished IT Executive Leader as well as Academic Director & Teaching Instructor. Versed in Business, IT, Strategy, and Innovation Management endeavors, Adam is a "go-to" individual for IT Leadership endeavors. Spanning the spectrum of challenges that face organizations and IT Departments, Adam has "been there and done that" with regards to addressing them head on, with strategy, and a portfolio of well-established and tested solutions.
David Fox, MBA
Adam is an exceptionally efficient leader and strategic business leader. He effectively managed the Technology Support team while working with the senior business leaders to enhance the IT Department. Dedicated, motivating, and drive, Adam is an exceptional asset to any organization. His dedication and deep enthusiasm are apparent to whomever he works with. I’ve had the privilege to work with him as a college as well as on multiple projects at Robert W Baird. Adam and worked together on the Corporate Technology Refresh project in which him and his team played a key role in the configuration and deployment of the technology. He is hard working and dedicated to ensuring each business initiatives are successfully implemented. I am delighted to have worked with him and would be honored to do so again if the future allows.
Dr. Oliver Degnan
Adam was instrumental to my experience in the Executive MBA program at UWM Lubar School of Business. Adam is an executive leader who brings strong business acumen to introduce executives to the EMBA program. He is a dedicated mentor and guide to professional students. He listens and promotes an open culture of thoughtworks to move innovative thinking forward in academia. Thank you, Adam, for your ongoing support and guidance - which has ultimately led to my doctorate in business administration.
J. Dietenberger
Adam is an accomplished IT Executive Leader as well as Academic Director & Teaching Instructor. Versed in Business, IT, Strategy, and Innovation Management endeavors, Adam is a "go-to" individual for IT Leadership endeavors. Spanning the spectrum of challenges that face organizations and IT Departments, Adam has "been there and done that" with regards to addressing them head on, with strategy, and a portfolio of well-established and tested solutions.
David Fox, MBA
Adam is an exceptionally efficient leader and strategic business leader. He effectively managed the Technology Support team while working with the senior business leaders to enhance the IT Department. Dedicated, motivating, and drive, Adam is an exceptional asset to any organization. His dedication and deep enthusiasm are apparent to whomever he works with. I’ve had the privilege to work with him as a college as well as on multiple projects at Robert W Baird. Adam and worked together on the Corporate Technology Refresh project in which him and his team played a key role in the configuration and deployment of the technology. He is hard working and dedicated to ensuring each business initiatives are successfully implemented. I am delighted to have worked with him and would be honored to do so again if the future allows.
Dr. Oliver Degnan
Adam was instrumental to my experience in the Executive MBA program at UWM Lubar School of Business. Adam is an executive leader who brings strong business acumen to introduce executives to the EMBA program. He is a dedicated mentor and guide to professional students. He listens and promotes an open culture of thoughtworks to move innovative thinking forward in academia. Thank you, Adam, for your ongoing support and guidance - which has ultimately led to my doctorate in business administration.
J. Dietenberger
Adam is an accomplished IT Executive Leader as well as Academic Director & Teaching Instructor. Versed in Business, IT, Strategy, and Innovation Management endeavors, Adam is a "go-to" individual for IT Leadership endeavors. Spanning the spectrum of challenges that face organizations and IT Departments, Adam has "been there and done that" with regards to addressing them head on, with strategy, and a portfolio of well-established and tested solutions.
David Fox, MBA
Adam is an exceptionally efficient leader and strategic business leader. He effectively managed the Technology Support team while working with the senior business leaders to enhance the IT Department. Dedicated, motivating, and drive, Adam is an exceptional asset to any organization. His dedication and deep enthusiasm are apparent to whomever he works with. I’ve had the privilege to work with him as a college as well as on multiple projects at Robert W Baird. Adam and worked together on the Corporate Technology Refresh project in which him and his team played a key role in the configuration and deployment of the technology. He is hard working and dedicated to ensuring each business initiatives are successfully implemented. I am delighted to have worked with him and would be honored to do so again if the future allows.
Credentials
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Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself
LinkedInDec, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Smarter Cities: Using Data to Drive Urban Innovation
LinkedInOct, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Strategic Thinking
LinkedInApr, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Management Excellence at Microsoft: Model, Coach, Care
LinkedInMar, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Business Intelligence for Consultants
LinkedInFeb, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Digital Technologies Case Studies: AI, IOT, Robotics, Blockchain
LinkedInMar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Emotional Intelligence
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Lubar School of BusinessJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Leadership and Change Management
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Online and Blended Teaching Program
Center for Excellence in Teaching and LearningSep, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Post-Crisis Leadership Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationJul, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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ITIL v3
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VMware VCP5-DCV
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Cisco CCNA
-Jan, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008
-Jan, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
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El Paso Water
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United States
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Air, Water, and Waste Program Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Utility Assistant Chief Information Officer of Infrastructure
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Nov 2023 - Present
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Adjunct Faculty
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2016 - Present
Teaching undergrad and grad courses in IT Management, Entrepreneurship, HTML coding, and Professional Practice.
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Director of the Lubar College of Business Graduate Programs
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Sep 2021 - Nov 2023
During my time as Director of the Graduate Programs, I have been able to increase Applications by 156%, Admissions by 158%, and Enrollment by 79%. I also created and implemented 12 new programs for student involvement, 1 new student organization, increase of ranking on the US News poll, and serve on 2 university level boards.
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Director, Executive MBA Program
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2017 - Aug 2021
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Interim Director of the Executive MBA Program
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2017 - 2017
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Taskforce Uplift
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Advisory Board Chairman
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Jan 2022 - Present
Assisting in building an integrated coalition of resources focused on providing services that "uplift" the trajectory of the children and families of those who served, amplifying the positive impact they will make on the future of America. Assisting in building an integrated coalition of resources focused on providing services that "uplift" the trajectory of the children and families of those who served, amplifying the positive impact they will make on the future of America.
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AW Consult
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Managing Director
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2005 - Present
Our IT consulting group focused on small businesses. We performed the role of their outsourced IT networking, security and IT repair solution. Our IT consulting group focused on small businesses. We performed the role of their outsourced IT networking, security and IT repair solution.
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MoreTalent
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board Member
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2019 - 2023
https://moretalent.com/adam-wickersham-joins-moretalents-advisory-board/ https://moretalent.com/adam-wickersham-joins-moretalents-advisory-board/
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MATC
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Adjunct Professor of Economics
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2014 - 2021
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CFO
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2016 - 2020
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USA Track & Field
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Track Official
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2004 - 2018
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City of Milwaukee
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Legislative Fiscal Analyst Lead
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2014 - 2017
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RaceTorch LLC
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United States
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Chief Executive Manager & Inventor
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Oct 2014 - Nov 2016
RaceTorch LLC is focused on creating electronic starting devices for sporting events. Many events currently use guns to start races and with the desire to remove guns from campuses nationwide, RaceTorch LLC was born. Currently in beta form, the new starting device uses a synchronous strobe and tone system to simulate the start of a race. For example, when starting a track meet, the referee currently fires a gun. Spectators can see the smoke from the gun and the athletes hear the… Show more RaceTorch LLC is focused on creating electronic starting devices for sporting events. Many events currently use guns to start races and with the desire to remove guns from campuses nationwide, RaceTorch LLC was born. Currently in beta form, the new starting device uses a synchronous strobe and tone system to simulate the start of a race. For example, when starting a track meet, the referee currently fires a gun. Spectators can see the smoke from the gun and the athletes hear the noise of the gun's report, the bang. Medical professionals have stated that without hearing protection, the athletes are subjected to noises well above healthy levels. The RaceTorch solves these issues. With the electronic starting device, guns are removed from campuses, the location of high school and university athletic events, and the noise level is brought down to safe levels. Gun shells are replaced with batteries and speakers. A school using the RaceTorch has no recurring costs when using rechargeable batteries with an ROI of only 1.3 years. RaceTorch LLC believes that the final version of my invention will be ready for its first sales in December 2014. If you are interested in more information, please send me an email at adam.wickersham@gmail.com Show less RaceTorch LLC is focused on creating electronic starting devices for sporting events. Many events currently use guns to start races and with the desire to remove guns from campuses nationwide, RaceTorch LLC was born. Currently in beta form, the new starting device uses a synchronous strobe and tone system to simulate the start of a race. For example, when starting a track meet, the referee currently fires a gun. Spectators can see the smoke from the gun and the athletes hear the… Show more RaceTorch LLC is focused on creating electronic starting devices for sporting events. Many events currently use guns to start races and with the desire to remove guns from campuses nationwide, RaceTorch LLC was born. Currently in beta form, the new starting device uses a synchronous strobe and tone system to simulate the start of a race. For example, when starting a track meet, the referee currently fires a gun. Spectators can see the smoke from the gun and the athletes hear the noise of the gun's report, the bang. Medical professionals have stated that without hearing protection, the athletes are subjected to noises well above healthy levels. The RaceTorch solves these issues. With the electronic starting device, guns are removed from campuses, the location of high school and university athletic events, and the noise level is brought down to safe levels. Gun shells are replaced with batteries and speakers. A school using the RaceTorch has no recurring costs when using rechargeable batteries with an ROI of only 1.3 years. RaceTorch LLC believes that the final version of my invention will be ready for its first sales in December 2014. If you are interested in more information, please send me an email at adam.wickersham@gmail.com Show less
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Vice President, Problem Management & IT Service Support
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2013 - 2014
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Vice President, IT Service Support
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2013 - 2013
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Special Assistant to the City Attorney
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2012 - 2013
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Senior Network Coordinator & Automation Systems Supervisor
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2005 - 2012
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Milwaukee Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Electronics Technician
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1998 - 2005
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US Army
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intel Analyst & Arabic Interrogator
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1991 - 2004
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Education
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Executive MBA, Strategic Change Management -
1998 - 2005
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
BA, Economics & International Relations -
University of Baghdad
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, International Relations -
1991 - 1993
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Associate of Arts - AA, Arabic Language and Literature -
1988 - 1991
Craig High School
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