Michael Swartzendruber
Industry Consultant, Construction at SIS, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Alexander Hill (Haugstad)
Mick is much more than an exceptional leader in IT and technology in general - he has the technical chops to back it up. Whereas some Product Owners and Project Managers may have come up through the non-technical Business Analyst route, Mick started out and still does work in the trenches with developers and engineers. In my mind, this gives him an incredible edge over the general pool of people that may have similar resumes, but just don't quite 'get' what it takes to bring a product through the full lifecycle. Of course, he also excels at Product Ownership and Project Management; every team he is on is highly self-organizing, effective, and is never blocked on an item for very long if he has anything to say about it. He acts as an integral lifeline between the business and engineering teams, and will fight tooth and nail for both of them. Mick is someone you want on your team because of that tenacity and desire to bring his team to that next level. Finally, I have never seen anyone that is more passionate about being the first to learn about the hottest new technologies and strategies being used in the industry. Rest assured that if you heard about something in the last Microsoft conference you just got back from, Mick knew about it and knew what it would take to implement it a month ago. You want Mick on your team if you want to be more modern, organized, technical, or effective; or all of the above.
Joe Banken
Mick is a technical leader with great personal and management skills. His ability to organize work and drive it the finish makes him valuable at any company.
Alexander Hill (Haugstad)
Mick is much more than an exceptional leader in IT and technology in general - he has the technical chops to back it up. Whereas some Product Owners and Project Managers may have come up through the non-technical Business Analyst route, Mick started out and still does work in the trenches with developers and engineers. In my mind, this gives him an incredible edge over the general pool of people that may have similar resumes, but just don't quite 'get' what it takes to bring a product through the full lifecycle. Of course, he also excels at Product Ownership and Project Management; every team he is on is highly self-organizing, effective, and is never blocked on an item for very long if he has anything to say about it. He acts as an integral lifeline between the business and engineering teams, and will fight tooth and nail for both of them. Mick is someone you want on your team because of that tenacity and desire to bring his team to that next level. Finally, I have never seen anyone that is more passionate about being the first to learn about the hottest new technologies and strategies being used in the industry. Rest assured that if you heard about something in the last Microsoft conference you just got back from, Mick knew about it and knew what it would take to implement it a month ago. You want Mick on your team if you want to be more modern, organized, technical, or effective; or all of the above.
Joe Banken
Mick is a technical leader with great personal and management skills. His ability to organize work and drive it the finish makes him valuable at any company.
Alexander Hill (Haugstad)
Mick is much more than an exceptional leader in IT and technology in general - he has the technical chops to back it up. Whereas some Product Owners and Project Managers may have come up through the non-technical Business Analyst route, Mick started out and still does work in the trenches with developers and engineers. In my mind, this gives him an incredible edge over the general pool of people that may have similar resumes, but just don't quite 'get' what it takes to bring a product through the full lifecycle. Of course, he also excels at Product Ownership and Project Management; every team he is on is highly self-organizing, effective, and is never blocked on an item for very long if he has anything to say about it. He acts as an integral lifeline between the business and engineering teams, and will fight tooth and nail for both of them. Mick is someone you want on your team because of that tenacity and desire to bring his team to that next level. Finally, I have never seen anyone that is more passionate about being the first to learn about the hottest new technologies and strategies being used in the industry. Rest assured that if you heard about something in the last Microsoft conference you just got back from, Mick knew about it and knew what it would take to implement it a month ago. You want Mick on your team if you want to be more modern, organized, technical, or effective; or all of the above.
Joe Banken
Mick is a technical leader with great personal and management skills. His ability to organize work and drive it the finish makes him valuable at any company.
Alexander Hill (Haugstad)
Mick is much more than an exceptional leader in IT and technology in general - he has the technical chops to back it up. Whereas some Product Owners and Project Managers may have come up through the non-technical Business Analyst route, Mick started out and still does work in the trenches with developers and engineers. In my mind, this gives him an incredible edge over the general pool of people that may have similar resumes, but just don't quite 'get' what it takes to bring a product through the full lifecycle. Of course, he also excels at Product Ownership and Project Management; every team he is on is highly self-organizing, effective, and is never blocked on an item for very long if he has anything to say about it. He acts as an integral lifeline between the business and engineering teams, and will fight tooth and nail for both of them. Mick is someone you want on your team because of that tenacity and desire to bring his team to that next level. Finally, I have never seen anyone that is more passionate about being the first to learn about the hottest new technologies and strategies being used in the industry. Rest assured that if you heard about something in the last Microsoft conference you just got back from, Mick knew about it and knew what it would take to implement it a month ago. You want Mick on your team if you want to be more modern, organized, technical, or effective; or all of the above.
Joe Banken
Mick is a technical leader with great personal and management skills. His ability to organize work and drive it the finish makes him valuable at any company.
Experience
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SIS, LLC
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Industry Consultant, Construction
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Sep 2023 - Present
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APi Group
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United States
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Facilities Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Segment IT Director - Engineering
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Jul 2022 - Sep 2023
* Manage agile innovation team responsible for Power Platform and data analytics solutions, internal and external system integrations, RPA, and D365 CRM* High Code / Pro Code handled in the Azure Stack (C#, .NET, Azure Service Bus, Data Lake, Synapse Workspace, Data Factory)* Lead DevOps culture change, as well as Azure DevOps CI/CD and work management implementation* Partner with APi HQ to determine segment level technology needs as part of global work modernization project* Serve as Cloud, Power Platform, and D365 Solution Architect* Lead D365 CRM implementation, development, and support for the segment Show less
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Construction Technology & Innovation Leader
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2022
* Led segment wide innovation team to identify, define, and execute on projects (Integrations and Power Platform focus)* Led D365 Sales (CRM) upgrade - requirements and development* Drove and Defined business requirements for Azure Stack Integrations & Conversions Engine / Data Mesh* Led Azure DevOps and Agile Development Practice Adoption (Scrum & Kanban)* Developed and Rolled out Power Platform products within the segment* Oversaw relationships and partner with vendors to drive business value* Automated Business Processes and Report Generation using SSIS and PowerShell Show less
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Lead Data and Systems Analyst
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Mar 2018 - Dec 2019
* Lead the design, development, and implementation of Extract Transform Load (ETL) processes to support the migration of data from 35+ companies, from a variety of legacy systems, to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012* Work with the businesses to define requirements and translate these to technical requirements to pass along to developers* Manage cutover and go-live tasks for the Data Migration team, and ensure the plan is followed* Lead team change on move to an Agile working environment (technical and non-technical)* Assist, grow, and develop the skills of the Business Analysis community across the family of 35+ companies a part of the APi Group family Show less
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Lift Brands
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Analyst
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
* Drive Agile ceremonies, including Retros, Stand-Ups, Grooming, and Planning/Prioritization sessions. * Gather requirements for current and future stories, from numerous stakeholders * Write and organize stories and epics within JIRA * Facilitate the transition from ColdFusion to Umbraco * Build custom reporting functionality for C-Suite tracking * Responsible for the website, MyProfile, Intranet, and Franchisee Portal * Drive Agile ceremonies, including Retros, Stand-Ups, Grooming, and Planning/Prioritization sessions. * Gather requirements for current and future stories, from numerous stakeholders * Write and organize stories and epics within JIRA * Facilitate the transition from ColdFusion to Umbraco * Build custom reporting functionality for C-Suite tracking * Responsible for the website, MyProfile, Intranet, and Franchisee Portal
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Cognizant
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Uzbekistan
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Analyst
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May 2017 - Nov 2017
• Worked with the team to understand and implement SAFe Agile framework• Led Requirement Analysis sessions for upcoming and current stories• Performed backlog grooming/prioritization sessions with all major stakeholders• Assisted in QA activities• Facilitated planning poker, sprint retrospective, and sprint planning activities
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Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions Consultant
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Aug 2015 - May 2017
• Managed multiple IT/Software Development projects simultaneously• Coordinated the upgrade of numerous systems from VB6 to C#• Drove the upgrade of SolidWorks and AutoCAD company wide, including updating APIs, LISP routines, and background jobs to comply with the newer versions• Facilitated the development and roll-out of an internal competency management system• Ensured both Offshore and On-Site teams were aligned and operating on the same page
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Buffalo Wild Wings
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Bartender, Server, Cashier, Cook, Expo
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Nov 2010 - May 2015
• Provided exceptional customer service in a high stress environment • Managed a large section of tables in the bar during high volume events • Oversaw kitchen and ensured food quality and timelines • Provided exceptional customer service in a high stress environment • Managed a large section of tables in the bar during high volume events • Oversaw kitchen and ensured food quality and timelines
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Diversified Insurance Solutions
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Benefits Enrollment Assistant and Website Manager
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May 2012 - Feb 2013
• Built new clients' benefits enrollment websites using 'bswift' • Managed existing websites and updated them for upcoming enrollments • Upgraded existing client sites to include HTML/CSS formatting • Provide customized and personal assistance to clients' employees during benefits changes or enrollments • Assisted in internal software and systems upgrades • Built new clients' benefits enrollment websites using 'bswift' • Managed existing websites and updated them for upcoming enrollments • Upgraded existing client sites to include HTML/CSS formatting • Provide customized and personal assistance to clients' employees during benefits changes or enrollments • Assisted in internal software and systems upgrades
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Head Kitchen Trainer
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Mar 2009 - Aug 2011
• Ensured a great customer experience through customer interactions and food quality • Trained new employees • Helped build the store from the lowest grossing store in the chain to the highest within 1 year of opening • Ensured a great customer experience through customer interactions and food quality • Trained new employees • Helped build the store from the lowest grossing store in the chain to the highest within 1 year of opening
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Education
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2010 - 2015
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor’s Degree, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics -
2017 - 2020
University of St. Thomas
Master of Science - M.S., Software Management -
2017 - 2019
University of St. Thomas
Masters Certificate - Business Analysis
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