Michael K.

IT Leader Driving Modernization, Security, Cloud, AI/Automation and Aligning Scalable, Secure Enterprise Technology Strategy & Innovation.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

Results-driven IT leader with extensive experience transforming enterprise infrastructure, operations, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI across complex, regulated, multi-site environments. I specialize in modernizing platforms, strengthening governance, and improving reliability through disciplined, data-driven execution supported by emerging technologies. Recognized for reducing downtime, streamlining processes, scaling hybrid and cloud environments, and building high-performing, collaborative teams grounded in trust, and clear communication.

Experience

  • IT Infrastructure Mgr at Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Author at Adventure Club books
    Nov 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

  • Owner & Founder at The Klement Gallery
    Jan 2005 - Present · 21 yrs 6 mos

    I have been photographing the world for over 10 years now and I have loved every minute of it. I strive to always find the most unique angles and breath-taking shots. In 2005 I decided to open my online gallery to offer beautiful art for a reasonable price. I feel art should be hung up, discussed and enjoyed and not about profit and markups.

  • Berger Allied Moving & Storage (5 yrs 9 mos)
    • Director Of Information Technology
      Jun 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Managing the Technology Team: - Employees, Performance, Reviews, Mentoring, Career Advancement Managing the Technology Dept: - Budgeting, Purchasing, Current & Long Term Planning, Licensing, Security, Support Implemented: - Security, Managed Detection & Response (anomily, AI and human driven) - Support Desk Ticket Mgmt System - Patch Management System - Monitoring, Alerting and Logging - HA and DR - Project Management - Low Code/No Code Platform - Digitalization - Forms Systems - Mobile Device Management System - Remote Support Mgmt System - Implemented & Updated Exitisting Policies & Processes - Incident Policy & Process - Breach Policy & Process - DR, Backup & Outage Policy & Processes - InfoSec Controls, ITAM, Security, Risk Mgmt, Access & Network Mgmt, SLA Policies

    • Manager of IT Operations
      Feb 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Manager of IT at Datatrend Technologies
    Jan 2015 - Feb 2019 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Online Profile at https://www.michaelklement.com/ Managing the technology team: - Employees, Performance, Reviews, Mentoring, Career Advancement Managing the technology dept: - Budgeting, Purchasing, Licensing, Support Migrated: - Migrated from Lotus Notes to Exchange - Migrated from Sametime to Skype - Migrated Whitenoise System - Migrated to new VPN client - Migrated to new printing system - Migrated Domain Controllers Implemented: - Microsoft Office 365 and Office suites - SharePoint build out from scratch - High available phone system - Building security system - Building camera security system - Online Form system - Online Support Portal - Online Ticket Portal - Online Knowledgebase - Conf Room Digital Signage - Disaster Recovery System - High Availability System - Paging System - Microsoft PowerBI - Sophos Security (Firewall, AV, Web Filtering, ATP and Intrusion, DOS, Flood and Portscan Protection) - Office 365 Protection (Spam, Malware, Link and Attachment Scanning and Filtering, Encryption, Data Loss Protection, Threat Intelligence, Cloud App Security) - Azure Cloud Infrastructure (VMs, VPN Tunnel, Cloud Storage, SQL Server, SQL DBs, Backups and High Availability) Supporting: Office 365, SharePoint, Exchange, Office Suite, Azure, Skype, Teams, VPN, Audio Bridges, Sophos Firewall, Phone System, Printers, Tape Backup Solution, Cloud Backup Solution, Building Security System, Camera Security System, Antivirus and Security, Netapp Storage Solutions, Cloud Storage Solutions, Online Form Solutions, Support Portal, Ticket System, VMware Cluster and VMs, Shared Drives, Licensing, Purchasing, Security, GreatPlains (GP 2015), Microsoft SQL, Salesforce, Quickbase, QuoteWerks, Concur, Microsoft Stream, PowerBI, MyAnalytics, Microsoft Flow, Microsoft PowerApps, Windows Defender ATP, Azure ATP, Office 365 ATP, Security Policies, Security Alert System