Tim Lysak

Tim Lysak has a diverse range of work experience spanning over two decades. Tim most recently served as the Chief Information Officer at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, where they led the IT department and played a crucial role in shaping the company's information technology strategy. Prior to this role, Tim held the position of VP of IT Infrastructure at the same company. Tim also worked as a Senior Solutions Engineer, where they provided technical expertise and solutions to meet the organization's business needs.

Before joining MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, Tim worked at Great American Insurance Group as a Senior Network Architect and a Senior Network Security Administrator. In these roles, they were responsible for network planning, design, optimization, and the installation of telecommunications systems. Tim demonstrated expertise in wireless and VoIP technologies and provided operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of network facilities.

Earlier in their career, Tim held the position of a Senior Security/Firewall Engineer at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Tim managed day-to-day firewall operations, performed vulnerability risk assessments, and monitored system performance. Additionally, they provided advanced systems administration and problem resolution support.

Tim's work experience also includes a role as a Senior Technology Sales Manager at Circuit City, where they were responsible for revenue, margin, and budget management. Tim maintained brand and merchandising standards and managed partnerships to enhance customer experience.

At the start of their career, Tim served as an Assistant Systems Administrator at Tampa Technical Institute. In this role, they assisted the Systems Administrator with various administrative tasks related to Windows, Unix, and Linux systems, network administration, and FTP server management.

Overall, Tim Lysak has extensive experience in IT leadership, network architecture, security, systems administration, and sales management. Tim has demonstrated the ability to adapt to different industries and deliver effective IT solutions to support organizational goals.

Tim Lysak earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Southern New Hampshire University from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they attended Polk State College from 2008 to 2010, where they studied Computer Science but did not obtain a degree. Tim also holds an AS in Information Technology from Remington College-Tampa Campus, which they completed from 1999 to 2002. In addition to their educational background, Tim has obtained several certifications, including Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) from Palo Alto Networks in May 2020, CompTIA Network+ from CompTIA in September 2018, CompTIA Security+ from CompTIA in June 2016, JNCIS-SSL from Juniper Networks in July 2013, and JNCIA-JUNOS from Juniper Networks (obtained month and year not specified).