Mike Gronholz, MBA, CISSP, CISM, PMP has a diverse work experience in information technology and security. Mike currently holds the position of Director of Information Technology and Security at Flight Data Systems and FreeFlight Systems since October 2021. Prior to this, they worked as an Information Technology Security Specialist at EZLynx from January 2019 to September 2021. Mike also served as the Enterprise Services Manager at Medieval Times from February 2018 to January 2019 and as a Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer at The CORE Team - Supreme Lending NMLS# 399111 from January 2017 to February 2018. Earlier in their career, they held the role of Director of Technology at Supreme Lending in 2016 and served as an Infrastructure Architect at Nerium International from October 2015 to May 2016. Mike has also gained valuable experience as a VP of Infrastructure - Europe at Cardtronics from October 2013 to June 2015 and as a Senior Systems Engineer at Cardtronics and Suncoast Schools FCU. Mike started their career as an Infrastructure Support Specialist at EOG Resources from May 2007 to November 2008.
Mike Gronholz has an extensive education history and additional certifications. Mike obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business from Dallas Baptist University from 2010 to 2012. Prior to this, they completed a Bachelor of Business Studies in Business Administration and Management, General from the same university, spanning from 2009 to 2012.
Before joining Dallas Baptist University, Mike pursued an education in Environmental Science at Texas Christian University from 2008 to 2010. Mike also holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Business from Tarrant County College, which they earned from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, they completed an AAS degree in Business Computer Systems from Darton College between 2000 and 2002.
Apart from their educational accomplishments, Mike has obtained various certifications in different professional fields. In 2023, they acquired certifications such as the Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute, the Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) from ISACA, and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)². In 2007, they attained a CompTIA Security+ Certification from CompTIA.
Furthermore, Mike has additional certifications in diverse areas, including CCNA from Cisco, Divemaster (DM) from PADI, ITIL Foundation Level from AXELOS Global Best Practice, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Open Water Scuba Instructor from PADI, and VCP from VMware. Specific details regarding the obtained month and year are not provided for most of these certifications.
October, 2021 - present
Global Director Of Information Technology And Security at AVROKO
Director Of Information Technology And Security at SET SEG
Director Of Information Technology And Security at Ellis & Winters LLP
Director Of Information Technology and Security at Miller Canfield
Director Of Information Technology And Security at Visonex
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