Robert Ziegler

Sr. Consultant, Product Architect

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

About

Innovative and results-driven IT Professional with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining integration solutions across diverse software systems. Adept at aligning technical solutions with business requirements and industry standards, ensuring seamless data flow and connectivity. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale projects, and driving the adoption of Agile methodologies and open-source technologies. Strong background in Middleware and Infrastructure engineering, with a focus on security, performance optimization, and strategic planning. Key Skills • System Architecture: Design, integration, performance optimization, security protocols. • Agile Methodologies: Scrum and Kanban, sprint planning, continuous improvement. • Technical Leadership: Team management, communication, decision making, strategic planning. • Market Analysis: Competitive analysis, customer insights, market strategy. • Customer Focused: Requirements gathering, user stories, validation, logical reasoning. • Project Management: Project planning, risk management, resource allocation, collaboration. • Innovation and Creativity: Problem solving, innovation, design thinking, creative problem solving.

Experience

  • Nationwide (19 yrs 7 mos)
    • Sr. Consultant, Product Architect
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      As a Product Architect for the Cybersecurity Operations Center, I design and implement advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect digital assets, focusing on Cyber Fraud, Threat Operations, Threat Detection & Response, Digital Forensics, Threat Informed Defense, and Integrations. My role involves developing strategies to detect and prevent fraud, overseeing threat intelligence, architecting proactive threat detection and response solutions, implementing threat-informed defense strategies, and managing the integration of various cybersecurity tools and platforms. My work ensures the protection of sensitive data and maintains the integrity of our digital infrastructure.

    • Sr. Consultant, Product Architect
      Aug 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integration solutions that ensure seamless communication between various software systems. This involves creating efficient data flow and connectivity across platforms, aligning with business requirements and industry standards. Also collaborates with stakeholders to develop integration strategies, manage technology selection, and ensure robust security measures. Key responsibilities include overseeing the integration architecture, managing middleware and API integrations, and ensuring high availability and performance of integrated systems.

    • Director, Infrastructure Engineering
      May 2014 - Aug 2022 · 8 yrs 4 mos

      Led the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and scalable infrastructure solutions. Oversaw a team of 48 engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-performance, secure, and reliable infrastructure services. Drove strategic planning, technology selection, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure initiatives with business goals. Drove the adoption of best practices in system architecture, cloud services, and automation, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and security protocols.

  • Director at WinBook Computer Corp
    Aug 1998 - Jul 2006 · 8 yrs

    Responsible for managing a division of Micro Electronics Inc., budgeting, forecasting and monthly reconciliation of the P&L statements to maintain positive gross margin. Manage all inventory locations to maintain proper sell through rates and generate markdowns as needed. Direct all Sales Managers, Supervisors, and associates on proper selling techniques and to maintain company standards with regards to customer service and support.