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James Grommersch is currently working as the Chief Technology Officer at the City of Burleson since April 2022. In this role, they have focused on aligning IT services with the current and future needs of the City, improving service quality, and developing a high-performing team of IT professionals.

Prior to this, they worked as a Firearms Instructor at Delta Defense LLC / USCCA starting from November 2020.

From September 2019 to April 2022, James served as the IT Manager at the City of West St. Paul. James led the IT department in various functions including office systems, data security, and network infrastructure. James also collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategic IT plans.

Before joining the City of West St. Paul, James worked as an Information Technology Manager at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum from November 2017 to September 2019. James led IT functions and operations and played a crucial role in improving stakeholder outreach and engagement.

From May 2016 to November 2017, James served as an IT Project Manager / Business Analyst at MN.IT Services. James supervised cross-functional teams and provided strategic direction for various projects. Additionally, they worked as a Senior Desktop Support Technician at MN.IT Services from October 2015 to May 2016, where they configured, maintained, and provided support for computer workstations and other equipment.

James's career in the IT field began in 2013 when they worked as a Senior Computer and Device Support Technician at the University of Minnesota. James provided customer support for the university community and managed computer lab facilities.

Earlier in their career, James served in the United States Marine Corps from June 2009 to May 2013. James held positions such as a Logistics Squad Leader, Infantry Team Leader, and Infantry Radio Operator. In these roles, they gained leadership training and experience in managing personnel and equipment.

Before their military service, James worked as a Network Administrator at ACA International from September 2005 to March 2008. James maintained computer networks and resolved hardware and software issues.

James began their career as an IT Field Technician at Carver Scott Educational Cooperative from August 2003 to September 2005. James oversaw the performance of computer systems and provided support to users.

Overall, James Grommersch has a diverse and extensive background in IT management, project leadership, and technical support across various industries.

James Grommersch, CGCIO, CGEIT, CSM, MOT has a strong educational background and a range of certifications in various fields. James completed their Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree in Management of Technology from the University of Minnesota between 2017 and 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Management of Information Systems, General from Dunwoody College of Technology from 2015 to 2017.

James also holds an Associate's degree in Network Development from Brown College, which they obtained between 2004 and 2006.

In addition to their formal education, James has acquired multiple certifications. James received the Certified Government Chief Information Officer designation from CompTIA's Public Technology Institute in May 2023. James also obtained the Certified Range Safety Officer certification from USCCA Training in May 2023.

Furthermore, James is certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT) by ISACA, which they obtained in July 2022. James has completed training in the Introduction to Incident Command System from FEMA in November 2021. James also holds the ITIL Foundation Level v4 certification from PeopleCert, which they obtained in July 2021.

Furthermore, James obtained the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance® in March 2019. In May 2017, they received the Security+ certification from CompTIA and the Cloud Essentials certification, also from CompTIA, in April 2017.

James possesses the Business Analysis Certificate from the University of Minnesota, obtained in December 2016, and the Project+ certification from CompTIA, obtained in December 2016 as well. James has the CompTIA Network+ ce certification, acquired in July 2015, and the ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice, which they obtained in July 2015. Finally, they hold the CompTIA A+ ce certification, obtained in June 2015.