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Jeremy Schumacher

@jeremyschumacher

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Innovative IT and security executive

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role in IT and security leadership

Innovative information technology and security executive with over 25 years of cross-industry experience. Proven track record of accelerating company growth by implementing strategic technology initiatives, driving digital transformation, and enhancing security maturity to optimize business operations.

Known for building and mentoring high-performance teams with a focus on implementing emerging technologies in a transparent and agile environment. Demonstrated success in transformational executive roles, particularly in navigating Private Equity, M&A, IPOs, and periods of organic growth.

Instrumental in guiding companies through significant growth and transformation, including a 3.5x revenue growth at Cadent, LLC, and a 400% revenue growth for a food and retail e-commerce shop. Proven ability to drive digital transformation, enhance security maturity, and optimize business operations through strategic technology initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Technology & Security Consultant

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Rivertown Technology Group

Oct 2011 - Present (13 years 8 months)

Provided technology and security consulting for SMBs, developing strategies to enhance operational growth. Achieved significant revenue increases for clients through e-commerce solutions and ensured compliance with PCI-DSS standards.

Security Security Compliance (PCI Growth Technology Consulting Inventory Management Client Engagement Product Development System Integration

Vice President, Information Technology & Security

Cadent, LLC

Jul 2014 - May 2024 (9 years 10 months)

Led Cadent's IT and security department, driving significant revenue growth and operational efficiency through digital transformation initiatives. Established a security program and implemented compliance measures, enhancing data governance and reducing vulnerabilities. Spearheaded cloud migration and modernized application architecture, improving scalability and performance.

Digital Transformation Security Data Migration Data Governance NIST CSF IT Compliance API Integration Team Leadership

Vice President – Information Technology

Westwood One, Inc. / CBS Corp

Sep 2005 - Oct 2011 (6 years 1 month)

Managed a $7M technology implementation project, overseeing IT infrastructure and support teams. Achieved significant cost savings and revenue increases through the development of a new distribution platform and ensured high uptime for critical systems.

Project Management Infrastructure Revenue Team Leadership Implementation Budget Management

IT Manager

CBS Radio, Inc.

Jul 2000 - Sep 2005 (5 years 2 months)

Defined technology strategy for multiple radio stations, ensuring compliance and building digital broadcast studios. Created the first internet stream for CBS Radio, enabling new revenue streams and enhancing broadcasting capabilities.