James Oudekerk Email Address

Manager of Information Technology

Nortech Systems Incorporated (www.nortechsys.com), based in Maple Grove, Minn., is a full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider of wire and cable assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, and higher-level complete box build assemblies for a wide range of industries. Markets served include industrial, medical and aerospace/defense. The company has operations in the U.S., Latin America and Asia. Nortech Systems Incorporated is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol NSYS.

Experienced leader with 16+ years of experience in the information technology industry managing all aspects of the IT realm from implementing a new corporate domain to assuring software compliance. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, leading cross-functional teams, recruiting, mentoring new talent, driving projects to successful completion and lowering overall IS expense for the entire organization. Critical thinker capable of taking complex issues to the essential elements for better understanding and decision making with the ability to define technical issues to users in non-technical terms. Analyzed and created budget to align with planned growth to ensure technology is available as customers join the organization. This includes but is not limited to staffing needs, upgrade expenses, training, and new technologies available to help facilitate a smooth transition from one organization to another. Proven ability to recruit, hire, and mentor staff in a team-oriented environment reporting directly to the CFO and CEO on technology needs and cost saving initiatives to help reduce the IT impact on the organization along with ROI and lean process initiatives. Results oriented, self-motivated team contributor with a proven ability to successfully lead cross-functional departmental groups. Strong interpersonal skill that builds trust with employees and customers all while using the team approach within the company. Specialties: VM Ware, Novell, Exchange, All MS servers & desktop OS's, CISCO, CISCO IP telephony, Watchgaurd, Sonic Wall, 3COM, Symantec Products, SharePoint, Active Directory, WAN, LAN, MS Project Server, Trend, Mcafee