Steve Long
About Steve Long
Steve Long is the IT Infrastructure Manager at General Mills, overseeing global teams and various technologies in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Title and Current Role
Steve Long is the IT Infrastructure Manager at General Mills, based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. He has been holding this position since February 2015. In his role, he oversees the management and operation of IT infrastructure across the company.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Steve Long has extensive experience within General Mills, having served in multiple roles over the years. He worked as an IT Manager from 2012 to 2015, a Department Manager from 2010 to 2012, and a Staff Consultant from 2001 to 2010. His long tenure at the company highlights his deep familiarity with its operations and culture.
Experience at Pillsbury Company
Before joining General Mills, Steve Long worked as an IT Technical Analyst at Pillsbury Company from 1996 to 2001. Based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, this role provided him with foundational experience in IT infrastructure management.
Education and Qualifications
Steve Long holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS/MIS) from St. Cloud State University. He attended the university from 1994 to 1996, equipping him with the technical expertise and business acumen necessary for his roles in IT management.
Responsibilities and Expertise
Steve Long is responsible for leading globally distributed teams that manage over 210 connected sites at General Mills. He oversees the design, build, and operation of routing, switching, load balancing, wireless, voice services, and call center technologies. He utilizes vendor technologies including Cisco, HP/Aruba, F5, and Avaya in fulfilling these responsibilities.
Campus Recruitment Initiatives
Steve Long serves as the Campus Recruiting Lead for the University of Minnesota. He focuses on recruiting students specializing in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Systems. This role highlights his commitment to fostering new talent and maintaining a strong connection with academic institutions.