Michael Hardwick

Michael Hardwick has extensive work experience in the field of information technology and management. Michael is currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at Universal 1 Credit Union since January 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Security Operations Manager at NCP Finance from February 2019 to January 2021.

Before joining NCP Finance, Michael worked as an Operations Manager at Opti-Vise IT from December 2016 to February 2019. Michael also served as the Director of IT at Technicote, Inc. from February 2014 to December 2016.

Michael's career began at Opti-Vise, LLC, where they worked as a Network Technician / IT Professional from October 2008 to February 2014. Michael started their professional journey at Systemax Manufacturing as a Gaming PC Product Manager in March 1999 and later took up the role of Buyer from 1999 to 2001.

Michael Hardwick completed their education in a chronological order. Michael first attended Ball State University from 1994 to 1997, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. Following this, from 2001 to 2003, they attended Edison State Community College and earned an Associate of Applied Business degree in Computer Systems Engineering. Lastly, from 2011 to 2013, they enrolled at Kaplan University, where they obtained a Master's degree in Information Technology with a focus on Information Security and Assurance. Additionally, they have obtained certifications such as CompTIA Security+ ce Certification from CompTIA in October 2020, and they also hold several certifications from Microsoft and CompTIA, although the specific dates of these certifications are not provided.