Kirk Menzel

Background

About Kirk Menzel

Kirk Menzel: Former CIO, CFO and Practice Coordinator who has guided diverse organizations in the achievement of significant business objectives through a proven management approach that emphasizes the proper alignment of people, process and technology. Extremely effective at translating critical enterprise goals into pragmatic strategies and realistic implementation plans designed for maximum return, with the highest degree of quality and lowest possible exposure to risk. Fast track management career marked by a demonstrated ability in building culture, vision and operational excellence within mid and large tier organizations. Managerial Abilities: Results driven technology leader with extensive experience improving quality in IT Products by targeting SDLC controls deficiencies, usage of test management tools, and proper utilization of automation for executing functional, performance, and security based testing. Extremely effective at developing and implementing complex financial and technical business practices, strategic planning, risk identification/mitigation, integration of systems and deliverance of enterprise-wide platform upgrades, conversions and releases. Release/Program/Project Management: Adept at identifying key initiatives that support strategic corporate goals, defining scope/approach/objectives, detailing benefits, resource selection, responsibility (RAIC) coordination, monitoring progress and managing risks, while continually communicating progress. Accomplished at representing business justification, soliciting sponsorship funding and maintaining stakeholder commitment on schedule/timing, impact considerations, change controls and key deliverables. Master of Business Administration - Queens College: 1988 BS: Accounting & Information Systems - Appalachian State University: 1984 Board Affiliations: ASU – CIS Advisory and Muscular Dystrophy Association Specialties: Quality Management – IT Testing & SDLC Risk, Security & Compliance Technology Enterprise Risk Management – Frameworks Information Security - IAM/Data Privacy Large Program & Project Management QA Testing - Best Practices & Tool Usage Information Lifecycle Management – ILM Internal Controls – Process & Policy New Technology – Integration & Adoption Regulatory and Compliance – IT Risk Relationship Management - IT Services Vendor Management – Sourcing Agreements