I'm a proven IT leader with 20+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, and global team leadership, including 10+ years managing distributed teams in regulated Life Sciences SaaS environments.
Currently serving as Senior Manager in IT at Sparta Systems (a Honeywell Company), where I lead global infrastructure, cybersecurity, platform engineering, and digital transformation initiatives. I thrive at the intersection of people, process, and technology building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and aligning IT execution to business strategy.
When I'm not leading teams or architecting infrastructure, I write about enterprise tech at jermsmit.com covering cloud, virtualization, security, and disaster recovery since 2007.
- Built & led global IT teams across the US and India infrastructure, ops, security, and platform support
- Directed cloud transformations on Azure & AWS, including enterprise M365 migrations and hybrid architecture
- Led SOC 2 & ISO 27001 audit prep with clean outcomes in a regulated Life Sciences environment
- Navigated Honeywell acquisition of Sparta Systems Inc, maintaining team stability and service continuity
- Enabled global work-from-home during COVID and led post-COVID return-to-work technology initiatives
- Opened a Center of Excellence in India as part of a broader enterprise expansion strategy
Cloud & Productivity
Identity & Security
Virtualization & OS
Automation & Scripting
Frameworks & Compliance
ITIL · SOC 2 · ISO 27001 · ISO 9001 · Agile/Scrum · Change Management
| Leadership | Technical | Governance |
|---|---|---|
| Global Team Leadership | Enterprise Infrastructure | SOC 2 / ISO 9001/27001 |
| IT Strategy & Roadmap | Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS) | Business Continuity & DR |
| Digital Transformation | Cybersecurity & Identity | Budget & Resource Management |
| Stakeholder Communication | Vendor & Contract Management | Policy & SOP Development |
"Strong communicator and collaborator who bridges technical and business stakeholders across all levels."