Rick Jagodynski
About Rick Jagodynski
Rick Jagodynski is an experienced Enterprise Architect at Bodycote, with a background in information systems and automation. He has over three decades of expertise in IT management, system migrations, and project implementation across various industries.
Work at Bodycote
Rick Jagodynski has been employed at Bodycote since 2014, currently holding the position of Enterprise Architect. In this role, he has implemented significant projects including change management, service desk enhancements, hardware standardization, and email continuity and archiving solutions. Prior to his current role, he served as the IS Coordinator for North America from 2002 to 2014, where he managed an IT/IS team of nine and oversaw a budget of 3.5 million dollars, delivering enterprise services to 62 plants across North America.
Education and Expertise
Rick Jagodynski studied at Boston University and has achieved Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certifications. His educational background and certifications provide him with a strong foundation in information technology and enterprise architecture. His expertise includes managing complex IT projects, overseeing migrations, and implementing enterprise systems.
Background in Automation and IT
Before joining Bodycote, Rick Jagodynski worked at General Electric as an Automation Technician from 1982 to 1988 in Lynn, MA. This early experience in automation laid the groundwork for his later roles in IT and enterprise architecture. His career has included significant responsibilities in designing computerized automated control systems and leading major IT migrations.
Key Projects and Contributions
Rick Jagodynski has played a senior role in several key projects, including the migration to a global Microsoft Active Directory and the consolidation of 48 separate NT domains into one Microsoft 2003 North American domain. He was also involved in the major data center move to Windstream in Charlestown, MA, ensuring a complete enterprise system cutover. His leadership in ERP migrations includes work with MS Dynamics AX 2012 R2.
Leadership in IT Management
In his role at Bodycote, Rick Jagodynski has demonstrated leadership in managing IT/IS teams and overseeing large-scale budgets. His management of a team of nine and a budget of 3.5 million dollars highlights his capability in delivering enterprise services effectively. He has also led initiatives such as the MS Exchange 2007 cross-forest migration and the implementation of cloud backup solutions.