Jake Kienholz, Crisc
About Jake Kienholz, Crisc
Jake Kienholz is the Director of IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity at Core Health & Fitness, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in IT management and cybersecurity, having held various leadership roles in multiple organizations over the past two decades.
Work at Core Health & Fitness
Jake Kienholz serves as the Director of IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity at Core Health & Fitness, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's cybersecurity posture and overseeing IT infrastructure. Kienholz previously worked at Core Health & Fitness from 2018 to 2022 as the Manager of Global IT Infrastructure & Head of Cybersecurity. His current responsibilities include pursuing ISO 27001 certification and implementing InfoSec Security Awareness campaigns to train employees on cybersecurity best practices.
Education and Expertise
Jake Kienholz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Linfield University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He also completed his high school education at San Ramon Valley High School, graduating in 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, which he has developed through various roles in the technology sector.
Background
Kienholz has a diverse professional background in IT and cybersecurity, with experience spanning over two decades. He began his career as a Desktop Support Engineer at Immersion Corporation in 2000. Over the years, he has held various positions, including Infrastructure and Operations Analyst III at Ubisoft and Global IT Director at SET Creative. His entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding Happy Robot, where he served as President from 2016 to 2018.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jake Kienholz has implemented significant initiatives to enhance cybersecurity and IT infrastructure. At Core Health & Fitness, he developed a comprehensive Risk Management strategy that includes a Risk Register and Incident Response Plan. He has also established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to measure the effectiveness of the security program. His work with internal product development teams focuses on ensuring the security of next-generation connected consoles.