Jonathan MateoJM
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Jonathan Mateo

@jonathanmateo

Dynamic IT executive with 15+ years of transformative leadership experience.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am seeking a leadership role in IT where I can drive innovation and optimize performance while fostering a collaborative team environment.

I am a dynamic and transformational strategist with over 15 years of experience in the information technology sector. My career has been dedicated to bridging the gap between business and technology, delivering mission-critical IT solutions that enhance security, streamline efficiencies, and improve manageability within complex environments. I pride myself on being an influential team leader and a trusted senior advisor, fostering a culture of teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Throughout my career, I have held various leadership roles, including Information Technology Director at The Wanderlust Group, where I defined and implemented company-wide hardware and software solutions for 150 employees. My strategic approach has consistently resulted in optimized performance and cost efficiencies, particularly in managing vendor relations and structuring procurement processes. I have successfully spearheaded day-to-day IT operations, ensuring alignment with broader business goals while enhancing the end-user experience through innovative technologies like Okta SSO.

My educational background includes a B.S. in International Business from Johnson & Wales University, complemented by several certifications, including ITIL and A+. I have been recognized with the prestigious Presidential Award for my impactful contributions to Hasbro’s IT department, showcasing my commitment to excellence and my ability to drive significant value within organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

TG
Current

Information Technology Director

The Wanderlust Group

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Defined and implemented company-wide hardware and software to meet the needs of 150 employees, evolving standards and regularly evaluating vendors to deliver against changing business objectives. Designed and evolved Standard Operating Procedures around an ITIL infrastructure across multiple platforms to optimize the approach to hardware allocation, security, and image standardization. Spearheaded

UN

Information Technology Director

UNODe50

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Served as Technology Head for all US operations and stores, collaborating with counterparts in Spain to meet unified corporate and store-level requirements. Built and configured network connections between Headquarters, Stores, and Spain servers. Managed day-to-day IT operations, including administration and support of Google and O365 environments, ticket resolution, strategy planning, and frequen

TH

Information Technology Director

ThreatStack

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Pivoted from outsourced IT to an internal team to realize superior SLAs and elevate customer service. Designed and evolved Standard Operating Procedures around an ITIL infrastructure across multiple platforms to optimize the approach to hardware allocation, security, and image standardization. Built out an entirely new infrastructure to optimize performance and better align with company goals.

UP

Information Technology Operation Manager

UPSERVE

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Scoped business needs and built hardware and software solutions around them to deliver streamlined, modern, and high-performance technical operations. Developed and evolved internal Standard Operating Procedures focused on an ITIL infrastructure across multiple platforms. End-to-end project managed a new Denver office build-out to support a 50-person support team.

AA

Systems Engineer

Alex and Ani

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Supported seamless business operations by administering and managing an Active Directory and Office 365 environment, including onboarding, separations, and distributions. Administered the SAP/ERP environment. Elevated technical and business operations by onboarding new technologies, including Varonis and Zerto.

IN

Information Technology Manager

Insightsquared

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)

Identified and delivered against company-wide hardware and software requirements, before rolling out relevant Standard Operating Procedures to promote cohesive, standardized performance. Adopted a hands-on approach to managing day-to-day IT operations as a point of escalation for issues, inquiries, and updates, while effectively administering the Salesforce environment. Led the planning and timely

HA

Senior Technician/Supervisor/Project Manager, Client Computing

Hasbro

Jan 2009 - Jan 2013 (4 years)

Serviced C-level executives with high-quality technical support, including Mac and Windows platforms. Orchestrated a complex OS migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 across a 3,000-machine corporate office. Led a seven-person team in rolling out an upgrade from XP to Windows 7, and a further Mac OSX upgrade using tools including SCCM, Casper, and Jamf.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Johnson & Wales University logoJU

Johnson & Wales University

B.S. in International Business, International Business

Studied the fundamentals of international business, including global markets, trade, and cross-cultural management. Gained insights into strategic planning and operational aspects within a global context.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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