Jeffrey Wenzel
About Jeffrey Wenzel
Jeffrey Wenzel is an Information Technology Operations Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, with a background in embedded hardware systems and extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. He previously held senior engineering roles at Nokia and Motorola, accumulating over 50 years of experience in IT and engineering.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Jeffrey Wenzel serves as the Information Technology Operations Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2021 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing IT operations, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of technology systems within the organization.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Wenzel worked at Nokia for a total of three years as a Senior Engineering Specialist from 2017 to 2020 in Naperville, Illinois. Prior to that, he spent 30 years at Nokia as a Senior Systems Engineer from 1990 to 2020 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. His extensive experience at Nokia contributed to his expertise in embedded hardware systems.
Education and Expertise
Wenzel earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in information technology, particularly in debugging, QA/C-QE for embedded hardware systems, and proficiency in the LTE life cycle.
Career at Motorola
Before his tenure at Nokia, Wenzel worked at Motorola as a Software Engineer for 21 years, from 1990 to 2011, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. His role at Motorola allowed him to gain significant experience in VoIP networks and client/server architectures, further enhancing his technical skills in the IT field.
Professional Skills and Recognition
Wenzel is recognized for his exceptional teamwork and individual contribution skills. He has a proven track record in enterprise data management and high throughput services, which are critical in his current and previous roles. His extensive experience in debugging and QA/C-QE has contributed to achieving organizational goals.