Joe Markgraf
About Joe Markgraf
Joe Markgraf serves as the SAP Security Manager and Lead Consultant at Cintas, specializing in SAP technologies. With extensive experience in SAP security, he has held various roles in organizations like SAP National Security Services and Mentor Graphics, contributing to system performance and customer satisfaction.
Work at Cintas
Joe Markgraf currently serves as the SAP Security Manager and Lead Consultant for SAP Technologies at Cintas, a position he has held since 2022. He previously worked at Cintas in various roles, including SAP Basis & Security Consultant and SAP Basis & Security Manager/Lead Consultant. His tenure at Cintas has involved overseeing SAP security protocols and ensuring system integrity within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Joe Markgraf earned a Bachelor's degree in Business: Management for Information Systems and Computer Science from Oregon State University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. He has also pursued further education through SAP Education and holds a HANA Certification, showcasing his expertise in SAP Basis. His specialization includes areas such as encryption, system hardening, and auditing.
Background
Joe Markgraf has a diverse professional background in SAP technologies, having worked in various capacities since 2010. His experience includes roles at SAP National Security Services as a MaxSecure Technical Quality Manager, where he focused on aerospace and defense customers. He has also held positions at Mentor Graphics, Costco Wholesale, and SAP, contributing to system performance and security across multiple organizations.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Joe Markgraf has successfully implemented CRM systems at all North American Costco Wholesale membership desks, enhancing operational efficiency. He has provided technical guidance to numerous SAP customers, ensuring optimal system performance. Additionally, he has extensive experience in migrations, including On-Premise, Cloud, OS/DB, and HANA & Oracle Exadata database migrations.
Consulting Experience
In addition to his role at Cintas, Joe Markgraf is the Principal Consultant for Basis & Security at Markgraf Consulting, a position he has held since 2020. His consulting work involves providing advisement on GCP Cloud Migration and S/4 Implementation Projects in SAP Rise, demonstrating his commitment to delivering robust and reliable SAP systems.