Arick Helmlinger

Background

About Arick Helmlinger

I’m an IT Director with 12+ years of experience defining enterprise technology strategy, driving ERP optimization, and leading secure digital transformation in highly regulated manufacturing environments. My career has centered on aligning IT with business objectives to reduce costs, strengthen compliance, and enable growth. I’ve directed initiatives spanning Infor CSI ERP, data warehouse modernization, BI dashboards, and cybersecurity compliance (NIST 800-171, CMMC Level 2). These efforts have improved data integrity, reduced reporting cycles by 30%, supported 200+ ERP users, and ensured system uptime across critical business operations. As a leader, I excel at building high-performing teams and partnering with executives to solve complex challenges. I thrive on translating business goals into actionable IT strategies — from cloud migration and governance to operational efficiency and risk management — while managing multi-million-dollar IT budgets and ensuring measurable ROI. I’m passionate about positioning IT as a strategic driver of organizational performance, and I welcome opportunities to collaborate on forward-looking technology initiatives that deliver sustainable business impact.