Jeff Nicolet
About Jeff Nicolet
Jeff Nicolet serves as the Manager of IT Governance at Cintas, where he has worked since 2002. He has extensive experience in IT audits, regulatory compliance, and disaster recovery planning, with a career spanning over four decades in various roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Cintas
Jeff Nicolet has served as the Manager of IT Governance at Cintas since 2002. In this role, he oversees IT governance frameworks and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. His responsibilities include managing Sarbanes-Oxley controls and collaborating with both internal and external auditors to facilitate IT audits. His long tenure at Cintas highlights his commitment to maintaining robust IT governance practices within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to his role at Cintas, Jeff Nicolet held various positions in the IT consulting and engineering sectors. He worked at Kforce Inc. as a Consultant from 1997 to 2000. Earlier in his career, he served as a Supervisor at Ernst & Whinney from 1979 to 1985 and as a Senior Systems Engineer at Rockwell Automation from 1985 to 1987. Additionally, he worked as a Consultant at Jones Day from 1998 to 1999 and as a Senior Analyst at American Greetings from 1989 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Nicolet studied at Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Management Information Systems and Computer Science from 1974 to 1978. His expertise includes developing and managing Sarbanes-Oxley controls, cross-referencing process controls with regulatory standards such as COSO, Cobit, ITIL, and ISO. He also possesses skills in Six Sigma methodologies, which enhance his capabilities in process improvement.
Specializations and Skills
Jeff Nicolet specializes in disaster recovery and business continuity planning, ensuring that organizations can maintain operations during unexpected disruptions. He manages PCI self-assessment and oversees monthly scan results, which include project management of remediation tasks. His comprehensive understanding of IT governance and regulatory compliance positions him as a knowledgeable resource in the field.