KMKarl Mikula
@karlmikula
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Professional with 15+ years experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Professional with over 15 years of experience in building effective recovery strategies. My expertise lies in fostering strong cross-functional leadership and leveraging technical experience to create meaningful dialogue among diverse stakeholders. This approach ensures optimal resiliency for organizations of all sizes.
Throughout my career, I have established or refreshed more than 15 Crisis Management, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery programs across various industries globally. My accomplishments include conducting over 20 Business Impact Analyses and transitioning organizations to modern BC/DR management platforms. I am also the inventor of the Classic Car VIN Decoder, which significantly increased policy sales.
Currently, as a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Consultant, I focus on increasing organizational resiliency by aligning preparedness planning with risk mitigation strategies. I provide training and mentorship in areas such as Risk Management and Crisis Management, ensuring that organizations are well-prepared to handle disruptions and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Consultant
MIK Consulting
Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
As a consultant, I enhance organizational resiliency by aligning preparedness planning with risk mitigation strategies. I coach clients through recovery plan exercises and establish compliance frameworks to ensure continuous improvement in security and privacy. My role involves evaluating existing programs and presenting improvement roadmaps to executives.
Senior Risk Manager
Hagerty Insurance
Jan 2011 - Jan 2020 (9 years)
Oversaw the Enterprise Risk program, implementing Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Cyber Security initiatives. I led a team to identify organizational risks and facilitated risk evaluation sessions, significantly improving the company's resiliency and compliance.
Sr Manager of Data and Business Intelligence
Hagerty Insurance
May 2006 - Jan 2011 (4 years 8 months)
Led a Data Management team to deliver innovative information solutions, utilizing AGILE methodology to develop a large Data Warehouse. Implemented SaaS platforms and automated testing, significantly improving operational efficiency and driving sales growth.
Sr Consultant of Enterprise Architecture
Troux Technologies
Jan 2005 - May 2006 (1 year 4 months)
Provided consulting services in enterprise architecture, focusing on aligning IT strategies with business goals. Developed frameworks and methodologies to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Sr Applications Developer
Michigan National Bank
Jun 1995 - Dec 1996 (1 year 6 months)
Developed and maintained applications to support banking operations, focusing on enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Technology Specialist
The Dow Chemical Company
Sep 1987 - Jun 1995 (7 years 9 months)
Specialized in technology solutions to enhance operational processes within the organization. Focused on implementing innovative technologies to improve productivity and efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saginaw Valley State University
Information Systems
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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