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Jerry Voelker
Based in Madison
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About
A Bit About Me
Hello! I am a Senior Technical Program Manager in cybersecurity at Entegral in Madison, WI. I have had a varied career, starting out as a database analyst and later becoming a developer and data scientist. I am a very driven person and work very hard. I got into management and became a Director of Technology. I've long had an interest in cybersecurity and took the opportunity to join a SaaS company and build a cybersecurity program from the ground-up.
I am an entrepreneur and have started a few companies. Around 10 years ago, I started a digital marketing company called Digital Dreams here in Madison. We've been able to help small and medium businesses come to grips with the changing landscape of digital marketing and grow their businesses effectively and efficiently. I've also started an award-winning healthtech company called AccordRx that helps independent pharmacies get access to hard-to-find medications for their patients. I've been able to help over 2,000 people get access to their medications in a timely and affordable manner. I have a few side projects that keep me busy as well. Jirahelper is a place for people to go and learn more about how best to utilize Jira and the other Atlassian products.
Outside of my career, I love to learn. I went to college for 13 years and was able to turn that into a plethora of (sometimes useful) degrees. I worked my way through college in a variety of jobs (Schwan's, Kwik Trip, Office Max, Shopko, a variety of factories), and that experience taught me a lot about people skills. I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to learn - I went to a culinary school for a brief period, I got a degree in massage therapy, and even took a cake decorating class (I am TERRIBLE at it). If you want to learn more about me, you can check out the About Me page
15+
years
years
of experience
Resume
My Resume
Senior Technical Program Manager - Security
Hi, my name is Jerry Voelker and I have extensive experience in cybersecurity. I have been working at a SaaS company to implement a comprehensive risk and cybersecurity strategy and program. We have made great strides in the last few years and have been able to safely and securely serve our customers in the automotive, insurance, and financial industries.
- Name : Jerry Voelker
- Email : jerry@jerryvoelker.com
- Experience : 15+ years
- Freelance : Available
- Languages : English, French (passable), Spanish (passable)
2018 - Present
Senior Technical Program Manager - Security
Entegral
I have helped build the Information Security Office at Entegral and am responsible for charting the course for the future of security at Entegral. I have been responsible for the development and implementation of the security strategy and roadmap for our organization. I work with leadership to align security initiatives with enterprise objectives and business needs.
Accomplishments
- + Lead implementation of Security Operations Center
- + Designed and lead comprehensive cloud security program across AWS, Azure, and GCP
- + Marketplace startups
- + SaaS startups
2020 - Present
Founder
AccordRx
I started AccordRx as a way to address the pain points I heard from independent pharmacists around procuring hard-to-find medications for their patients and the waste that exists in our healthcare system. AccordRx allows independent pharmacies to order medications from each other, reducing waste and increasing access to medications for patients for their specific needs or in the event of a federal emergency.
Accomplishments
- + Won Wisconsin Innovates grant for healthtech startup
- + Saved independent pharmacies over $3M annually by preventing waste and unnecessary or expensive fees
- + Helped over 2,000 people with specific patient needs get timely and affordable access to their medication
2013 - 2018
Director of Technology
Compliant Pharmacy Alliance
I have helped build the Information Security Office at Entegral and am responsible for charting the course for the future of security at Entegral. I have been responsible for the development and implementation of the security strategy and roadmap for our organization. I work with leadership to align security initiatives with enterprise objectives and business needs.
Accomplishments
- + Lead and managed the development, systems and data analysts, DBA's, and infrastructure teams
- + Lead requirements gathering sessions with executive stakeholders, managers, support staff, and pharmacists
- + Responsible for the control of operational budget and expenditures
- + Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and testing of our backup and disaster recovery plans
- + Prepared, reviewed, and presented operational reports to executive leadership and board members
- + Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised IT staff
- + Built the marketing website
- + Created SSRS reports and wrote SQL to identify key insights that saved members $2.7M per year
- + Designed and created marketing material for conferences and sales team
2013 - Present
Founder and CEO
Digital Dreams
I started Digital Dreams more than 10 years ago to help small businesses and startups build their digital presence with websites that convert visitors to customers. We are an award-winning web design and development agency that has helped hundreds of businesses grow their online presence - and their bottom line. We now offer a full suite of digital marketing services to help our clients grow their businesses such as websites and applications, SEO, PPC, analytics, and print advertising.
Accomplishments
- + Helped over 400 businesses increase their customer conversions by 18%
- + We are proud to have won two awards and have been nominated for two more
- + We provide over 200 graphic design templates to suit a variety of needs
- + We partner with industry leaders and award-winning copywriters to ensure your success
2008-2013
PTS Analyst | Data Scientist
Menards
I started at Menards as a PTS Analyst where I was responsible for forecasting sales across 16 departments in over 270 stores each day by the hour. I also was responsible for auditing time-off requests against company policies. I was able to build a tool to automate this process and save the company $800k/yr. I started their data science group and was responsible for improving sales forecast accuracy to within 4%, allowing them to staff the stores more efficiently and provide better service.
Accomplishments
- + Devised and led a project to implement a payroll-to-sales project at a major retailer - saving the company $8M/yr
- + Lead the creation and formation of a data science team at a major retailer and improved sales forecast accuracy to within 4%
- + Built a tool that checked the vacation requests of over 40,000 people against over 200 policies to save $800k/yr in payroll
2016 - Present
Founder
Jirahelper
I started Jirahelper as a way to help businesses and individuals with their Jira needs by providing focused documentation and best practices. We provide a variety of services including Jira administration, Jira consulting, Jira training, and Jira support. We have helped over 100 businesses and individuals get the most out of Jira and the Atlassian ecosystem. Jirahelper has been a great way to give back to the community and help others succeed.
Accomplishments
- + Helped over 50 people get their certification from Atlassian
- + We have started multiple Atlassian communities to help people learn more about Jira
- + We have participated in multiple product feedback sessions with Atlassian to help further shape both new and existing products
- + We are in the process of creating a new framework for businesses to follow to get the most out of their product teams
2013
Master of Project Mangement
Keller Graduate School of Management
I continued my education towards this degree to equip me with advanced skills in planning, executing, and overseeing projects across diverse industries. The curriculum covers project leadership, risk management, resource optimization, and advanced project methodologies, preparing graduates for leadership roles in delivering successful and efficient projects.
Accomplishments
- + Graduated with distinction and maintained a GPA of 4.0
- + Helped lead a project to rollout robots in Amazon's warehouses, reducing operating costs by 8%
- + Helped lead a project to design, implement, and test an emergency alert system for a city of 650,000
2012
Master of Information Systems Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
I wanted to develop expertise in the strategic utilization of information technology to meet organizational goals. The curriculum covered skills in system analysis, database management, cybersecurity, and leadership. Attaining this degree helped prepare me for managerial roles where I have been able to effectively align people and technology solutions with business objectives.
Accomplishments
- + Graduated with distinction and maintained a GPA of 4.0
- + Devised an led a project to implement an electronic health record (EHR) system at a regional hospital network
2010
Master of Computer Science
Keller Graduate School of Management
I pursued this degree to gain advanced knowledge in computer science and to develop the skills to design and implement complex software systems. The curriculum covered advanced programming, software engineering, database management, and cybersecurity, preparing me for leadership roles in delivering successful and efficient projects.
Accomplishments
- + Graduated with distinction and maintained a GPA of 4.0
- + Created a utility that allowed a Fortune 500 company to digitize their accounting process at a Fortune 500 company
- + Helped lead a project to design, implement, and test an emergency alert system for a city of 650,000
2008
Bachelor of Science Technical Management
DeVry
I continued my education towards this degree to equip me with advanced skills in planning, executing, and overseeing projects across diverse industries. The curriculum typically covers project leadership, risk management, resource optimization, and advanced project methodologies, preparing graduates for leadership roles in delivering successful and efficient projects.
Accomplishments
- + Graduated with distinction
- + Led a project that performed statistical analysis on the size of an outstanding bill versus the time it takes to pay for QSCA Management to drive decision-making for the Accounts Receivables department
Present
Road to the CISO
University of Georgia
I have helped build the Information Security Office at Entegral and am responsible for charting the course for the future of security at Entegral. I have been responsible for the development and implementation of the security strategy and roadmap for our organization. I work with leadership to align security initiatives with enterprise objectives and business needs.
Objectives
- + Identify the career development and path of a cybersecurity professional to become a CISO
- + Gain an in-depth understanding of the role and function of a CISO in planning and leading cybersecurity at an organization
- + Identify the development of a cybersecurity governance program and the role the CISO plays in it
- + Understand the strategic responsibilities of the CISO in overseeing an organization's cybersecurity program
Present
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certification
I am going through the effort to get a Google Cybersecurity Professional Certification to help me understand how to protect an organization's data and systems. I am gaining a deeper understanding of how to identify and analyze potential threats and vulnerabilities, and how to apply technical and non-technical solutions to protect an organization's data from cyber attacks in our GCP environment.
Certification Goals
- + Identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities as well as the techniques to mitigate them
- + Protect networks, devices, people, and data from unauthorized access and cyberattacks using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
- + Gain hands-on experience with Python, Linux, and SQL to assist in cyber threat detection and response.
2018
SAFe Scrum Master
Scaled Agile
I worked to get a SAFe Scrum Master certification to help me understand how to apply Scrum and the SAFe framework in the enterprise. I learned how to facilitate and enable Agile teams to deliver value in the SAFe enterprise. I learned how to support and coach Agile teams by helping them to deliver value in the SAFe enterprise.
Skills
- + Empower and lead an Agile team
- + Facilitate Agile events like iteration planning, team sync, and iteration retrospectives
- + Servant leader to enable high-performing, engaged, and continuously improving teams
- + Know how to facilitate Scrum events
- + Know how to support PI execution
- + Know how to coach teams to improve constantly
- + Know how to implement DevOps for continuous flow and delivery
2020
Professional Scrum Master III
Scrum.org
I continued my Scrum Master certifications to obtain a PSM III in an effort to validate my knowledge and deep understanding of how to apply Scrum, Scrum practices, and the Scrum Values. The PSM III tests your ability as a Scrum Master in a variety of complex team and organizational situations.
Skills
- + Deep understanding of the Professional Scrum Competencies and Focus Areas
- + Understanding and applying the Scrum Framework
- + Developing people and teams
- + Managing products with agility
09 2020
Wisconsin Innovates
Winner
01 2018
Goodfirms Marketing
winner
01 2019
Entegral Hackathon
Nominee
01 2017
Addy Award
winner
Businesses
My recent
work
You can learn more about each of the companies that I have. I have been able to leverage my skills, drive, and initiative to successfully launch and grow multiple businesses.
Service
My Areas of
Expertise
Professional Senior Technical Program Manager in cybersecurity that specializes in designing and implementing a comprehensive risk and cybersecurity strategy and program.
Testimonials
Clients Feedback
I had the pleasure of working with Jerry as our cybersecurity program manager and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Jerry's expertise and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity is unparalleled. He was able to thoroughly assess our company's cybersecurity posture and provide valuable insights and recommendations for improvement. Thanks to Jerry's guidance and leadership, we were able to achieve our goal of obtaining SOC 2 Type 2 certification. His attention to detail and dedication to ensuring the security of our company's data was truly impressive. I am grateful for Jerry's contributions to our team and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a skilled and knowledgeable cybersecurity program manager.
John Webber
CEO
Our collaboration with Jerry was instrumental in achieving ISO 27001 certification for our company. He masterfully guided our team to rewrite our security policies and he was instrumental in guiding the team in designing and implementing new processes, ensuring compliance with the highest standards. His ability to communicate complex security concepts in a clear and concise manner was invaluable. Jerry's expertise and dedication were evident throughout the process, and his guidance was instrumental in achieving our goal.
Imani Fitzgerald
Founder
Our experience working with Jerry was exceptional. He played a pivotal role in helping our software company plan and execute a thorough penetration test exercise. His expertise in security protocols, risk assessment, and vulnerability analysis was evident throughout the process. Jerry meticulously coordinated with our development and operations teams, ensuring that the test covered all critical areas of our applications. Thanks to his guidance, we successfully identified several vulnerabilities and gaps in our security posture. He provided actionable recommendations that allowed us to address these issues promptly, significantly enhancing our overall security.
Jeff Anderson
CISO
We had the privilege of working with Jerry and he played a significant role in helping us to secure our cloud infrastructure. He helped us to implement CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform), CIEM (Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management), and DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) to ensure that our organization significantly improved our security. His strategic guidance, meticulous planning, and hands-on execution led to the identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities across our cloud-native applications. Jerry's ability to bridge technical and business aspects was instrumental in aligning our security efforts with our overall business goals.
Stanley Zimmerman
CISO
Worked with more than 50 of the largest brands
