Ank Kleis

Ank Kleis has extensive experience in mainframe systems programming and IT infrastructure management, currently serving as a Senior IBM Mainframe Systems Programmer at Primerica since November 2020. Prior roles include Lead z/OS Infrastructure Engineer at Thrivent Financial, where Ank managed the implementation and administration of mainframe environments, and Senior Software Analyst at Foot Locker, overseeing complex mainframe systems. Ank's career also features leadership positions such as Director of Hosting Services at Schneider National, responsible for strategic IT operations, and Senior Manager of Systems Administration at McLeod USA. Ank's professional journey began at MCI, managing telecommunication services. Ank holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Simpson College, graduated in 1980.