Kenneth Carr-Kedziorski

Kenneth Carr-Kedziorski is a Security Architect with over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in designing and supporting solutions for large enterprises across traditional, collocation, and cloud data center environments. He possesses a diverse skill set covering Windows/Linux desktop and server management, SAN, LAN, WAN, and firewall support, acquired through years of serving enterprise clients. Kenneth excels in leadership, coaching, team building, project management, and effective verbal and written communication.

Kenneth pursued his education by studying for an Associate's degree in Applied Science in Electronics at DeVry Institute of Technology.

Throughout his career, Kenneth has held various important roles in renowned organizations. He is currently the Manager of IS Security and Risk at Northwestern Medicine. Previously, he served as an Architect focusing on Compliance and Data Security with a specialization in PCI-DSS at Transformco and Sears Holdings Corporation. Kenneth also worked as an Advisory IT Architect with a focus on Engagement Solutions Architecture, Security, and Asset Management at IBM Global Business Services. His prior roles at IBM included Deskside Team Lead for 3rd Level Support, Onsite Deskside Team Lead for the IBM Help Desk, and Sears Tire Store Help Desk Team Lead. Moreover, Kenneth established his consultancy, KGC Services, Inc., and gained experience as a Consultant, Owner, and Founder. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Sears Retail Help Desk Call Agent, a Part-time Assistant Manager at Blockbuster, and a Customer Service Technician at Lanier Worldwide.