Jim Schmidt

Jim Schmidt is an experienced Engineering Manager and Lead Engineer specializing in Database-Business Intelligence and Analytics at Northwestern Mutual, where tenure spans from April 2006 to the present. In this role, responsibilities include serving as a Senior Technical Product Manager, Product Owner under Agile and SAFe methodologies, and leading initiatives in Database Management and IT consulting. Prior to this, Jim held the position of Senior Manager for Network Engineering and Planning at Fidelity Information Systems, overseeing complex network and telecommunications infrastructure for numerous locations, including international support. Earlier experience includes roles at GE Capital ITS as an IT Services Program Manager and at Allied Computer Group, where Jim was a Senior Systems Engineer, notable for designing Wisconsin's first IP-based wide area network. Jim Schmidt holds a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.