Joel Schaefer

Joel Schaefer is an experienced technology leader with a robust background in cloud solutions and infrastructure optimization. Currently serving as the Consulting Practice Manager at AHEAD since 2011, Joel oversees the delivery of comprehensive cloud solutions for enterprise clients. Previous roles include Principal Consultant at AHEAD, Engagement Director at Savvis, and Executive Director of Technology at Kaplan University, where strategic technology initiatives were driven. Joel also held significant positions at Kaplan Professional, directing application development and technology operations, and was the Network and Operations Manager at Dearborn Financial. Joel holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.