Mike Burgard

COO

Rewst

Mar 2024 - May 2026 (2 years 3 months)

Served as COO for a venture-backed SaaS company focused on automation for managed service providers. Responsible for aligning strategy, operations, customer experience, and execution while helping scale the organization through a period of significant growth and organizational evolution.

Chief Information Security Officer

Evolving Solutions

Jun 2023 - Feb 2024 (9 months)

As the leader of the security practice, I built and developed a team that aligned security strategies with business growth. I established key performance measures, metrics, and thresholds to drive security effectiveness while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Beyond execution, I played a pivotal role in market analysis, thought leadership, and strategic direction, positioning the security practice as a competitive advantage. Developing and mentoring staff was a core focus, fostering a team with deep expertise and a strong culture of continuous learning. I also directed security services and compliance initiatives, ensuring they not only met regulatory requirements but also supported the organization’s goals. Recognizing

Chief Information Officer

Marco Technologies

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (4 months)

After successfully leading the organization’s security strategy as CISO, I was promoted to CIO, expanding my responsibilities to include technology alignment, legal oversight, risk management, audit, and compliance. This role allowed me to fully leverage my passion for making technology a transformative force in business—not just an operational necessity, but a driver of efficiency, innovation, and growth. In this dual role, I focused on ensuring that technology investments directly supported business objectives, breaking down silos between IT, operations, and leadership to create a more agile, execution-focused organization. By aligning technology strategy with business needs, I helped teams move beyond reactive IT management to a proacti

Cyber Committee Board Member

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Dec 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 2 months)

Chief Information Security Officer

Marco Technologies

Dec 2018 - Apr 2023 (4 years 5 months)

As Chief Information Security Officer, I was responsible for shaping and executing both internal security strategy and the organization’s go-to-market security approach. My passion lies in helping businesses identify and manage risk, particularly in incident response—ensuring organizations not only understand where they are today but have a clear, actionable path to a more secure future. I designed, led, and matured comprehensive security programs, leveraging frameworks such as NIST 800-series, NIST CSF, and CIS controls, while also overseeing SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, FFIEC, and CMMC compliance programs. Beyond compliance, I focused on building resilient security strategies that aligned with business objectives, balancing risk management with op

Director of Strategic Operations

Marco Technologies

Apr 2018 - Nov 2018 (8 months)

As Director of Strategic Operations, I played a critical role in strengthening the organization's security posture and optimizing its technology infrastructure—two initiatives that laid the foundation for my promotion to CISO. One of my primary focuses was preparing the company for SOC 2 compliance, ensuring security controls, policies, and risk management frameworks were in place. This work not only reduced risk but also positioned the company for greater market credibility, reinforcing security as a business enabler. At the same time, I led a major data center consolidation effort, reducing the company’s footprint from over ten data centers across the U.S. down to two. This initiative significantly improved operational efficiency, scala

Solutions Architect

Marco Technologies

Jan 2016 - Apr 2018 (2 years 4 months)

In this role, I focused on analyzing business systems and identifying opportunities for operational improvement, ensuring that technology and processes were aligned with strategic goals. By evaluating existing systems and recommending enhancements, I helped optimize workflows and improve efficiency across teams. I worked closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional solutions, developing clear process diagrams and logical operational steps to streamline execution. This role also strengthened my project management skills, as I defined and presented system solutions, established timelines, and ensured initiatives stayed on track in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Beyond technical problem-solving, I

Technology Manager & Information Security Officer

Fishback Financial Corporation

Feb 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)

As Technology Manager & Information Security Officer, I was responsible for leading IT operations, driving technology strategy, and strengthening cybersecurity measures to support business growth. I oversaw IT department operations, infrastructure performance, and team training, ensuring the organization remained resilient and scalable. A key focus of my role was guiding technology investments and system upgrades, working closely with the leadership team to align IT strategy with business objectives. I led technology selection and rollout initiatives, negotiating with vendors and managing service-level agreements to optimize cost and performance. Security was at the core of my responsibilities, as I developed and implemented cybersecurity

Enterprise Systems Engineer

Fishback Financial Corporation

Jan 2006 - Feb 2013 (7 years 2 months)

As an Enterprise Systems Engineer, I played a key role in optimizing IT infrastructure, improving system performance, and ensuring business continuity. I focused on streamlining troubleshooting processes, enhancing communication between the support team and end-users, and driving efficiency across the organization’s technology stack. I was responsible for evaluating and implementing new system designs, conducting feasibility analyses, and identifying opportunities for performance improvements. Through technical reviews and cost-benefit analyses, I recommended system updates that enhanced stability, security, and operational effectiveness. Vendor management was a critical part of my role, where I negotiated agreements, managed SLAs, and so

IT Network Administrator

BH Inc dba Britz Company

Jun 2002 - May 2005 (3 years)

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Network Technician & Assistant Network Administrator

Platte County School District

Sep 1999 - Sep 2002 (3 years 1 month)

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