John Schmidt

John Schmidt has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. John started their career in 2004 as a Technical Support Representative at Convergys. Later, they worked as a Programmer Analyst, Software Designer, and Load Tester at Safeway from 2007 to 2010. John then transitioned to becoming an Independent Technical Consultant at Marwin Agencies from 2008 to 2010. In 2010, they joined Norima Consulting Inc as a Project Manager. After that, they worked at IMRIS as a Systems Analyst from 2011 to 2012, and as a System Architect from 2012 to 2013. John then joined Strategic Information Group in 2013 and held multiple roles including Managed Services Manager from 2013 to 2017, Director of Managed Services and Infrastructure from 2017 to 2021, Director of Services and Infrastructure (SIGSERV) in 2022, and is currently serving as the Senior Director of Strategic Services and IT Security. Overall, John Schmidt has gained extensive experience in various roles and industries throughout their career.

John Schmidt's education history is as follows:

- In 2023, John received the "Certified in Cybersecurity™" degree from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Their field of study was Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.

- In 2021, John earned several certifications from New Horizons Computer Learning Centers - Englewood. John obtained the following degrees: "ITIL 4 Specialist - High Velocity IT (HVIT)", "ITIL 4 Specialist - Drive Stakeholder Value (DSV)", "ITIL 4 Specialist - Direct, Plan & Improve (DPI)", and "ITIL 4 Specialist - Create, Deliver & Support (CDS)". The field of study for these certifications was Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

- In 2021, John also completed the "ITIL 4 Foundation" certification from Invensis/Axelos. This certification was also in the field of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

- In 2016, John obtained the "Project Management Professional" degree from Capital PM Group Inc. Their field of study was Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

- In 2012, John earned the "QXtend Fundamentals" degree from QAD Inc. The specific field of study for this degree was QAD QXtend.

- In 2008, John received a certificate in "Software Performance and Load Testing" from Hewlett Packard.

- In 2005, John completed a diploma in "Computer Analyst/Programmer" from Red River College Polytechnic.