Adam Mikesell
IT Leader, Information Technology and Services
Adam Mikesell is an IT Leader who turns Vision/Strategy into reality.
Adam Mikesell's Bio:
Adam Mikesell's Experience:
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Global IT Service Delivery Manager and IT Change Managemer at Fossil Group, Inc.
August 2015 - Present | Richardson, TX -
IT Service Director - Director IT Operations at Apollo Education Group
July 2011 - February 2015 | Dallas, TX -
Regional IT Director at Apollo Education Group
March 2007 - July 2011 | Denver, CO -
Director of IT at Apollo Education Group
June 2006 - March 2007 | Denver, CO -
Network Administrator II/I - Communications Engineer at Apollo Education Group
February 2005 - June 2006 | Phoenix, AZ -
Telecommunications Engineer at Apollo Education Group
October 2003 - February 2005 | Phoenix, AZ -
Telecom Coordinator/Engineer (contractor) at Apollo Education Group
July 2003 - October 2003 | Phoenix, AZ -
Internet Technical Support Specialist (contractor) at Apollo Education Group
March 2003 - July 2003 | Phoenix, AZ -
Test/Debug Technician (contract) at Intel Corporation
September 2002 - December 2002 | Phoenix, AZ -
Central Office Switch Technician at XO Communications
May 2001 - May 2002 | Phoenix, AZ -
Associate Communication Service Technician at Alcatel-Lucent
September 2000 - May 2001 | Phoenix, AZ -
Electronic and Hardware Technician at PDM Business Products
July 1999 - September 2000 | Phoenix, AZ -
Production Associate at Motorola
November 1997 - May 1999 | Phoenix, AZ
Adam Mikesell's Education:
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Western International University
2009 – 2012Master's DegreeConcentration: Innovative Leadership -
EXIN
2008 – 2008ITIL V3 Foundation -
Western International University
2004 – 2008Bachelor's DegreeConcentration: Management
Adam Mikesell's Interests & Activities:
Adam Mikesell has many interests and activities. Adam enjoys leadership theories, principles, application and development. He believes everyone is a leader in some capacity, whether they realize it or not. Leadership traits and skills can be learned and honed to positively impact others, both personally and professionally. He has dedicated much of his adult life and education on leadership and management, completing a Master of Arts in Innovative Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Management. Adam is interested in all aspects of technology, whether commercial or consumer. He has an insatiable desire to work and lead in technologies including inspiring others to create this enjoyment in their lives. Outside of the professional technology arena, he volunteers time to teach children about technology, assist people with disabilities, helping the elderly and assisting non-profit organizations. Adam enjoys spending time with his family, friends and community. He likes to be surrounded by family and friends in most of his activities. His list of favorites include: science fiction, fishing, hiking, barbecuing, cooking, cycling, movies, great TV, dining, board games, card games, video games, gaming, writing, blogging and learning. He spends many hours a week researching and learning about a variety of topics that interest him and sharing it with others. LEADERSHIP AND TECHNICAL ADDENDUM • Access and Identity Management • Application Management and Support • Asset Management • Audio/Video • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning • Business Intelligence (BI) • Change Management • Client and Relationship Management • Collaboration Technologies • Desktop Support • DevOps • End User Computing • Endpoint Management • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) • Enterprise Technologies • HRIS • Implementations • Incident Management • Infrastructure Architecture, Design and Engineering • Infrastructure Operations • Innovation • Integration • IT Controls, Compliance and Governance • IT Finance • IT Operations • IT Staff Management • ITIL/ITSM • Leadership • Managed Services • Operational Efficiencies, Optimization and Automation • Organizational Restructuring and Transformation • Performance Management • Platform Management • Portfolio Management • Process Engineering • Program Management • Project Delivery Management • Research and Development • Service Delivery Management • Service Desk • Strategy and Planning • Tools Management • Vendor Management