Mike Schleif
About Mike Schleif
Mike Schleif is a Senior Systems Administrator and Technology Solutions Provider with extensive experience in developing and administering web-based applications and custom scripts. He has worked for various organizations, including Sempris, LLC and UnitedHealth Group, and has a strong background in security compliance and data management.
Work at Sempris
Mike Schleif has been employed at Sempris, LLC as a Technology Solutions Provider in the role of Senior Systems Administrator since 2013. In this position, he manages proprietary systems that facilitate file exchange between Sempris and its banks, customers, and vendors. His responsibilities include administering systems across various platforms, including Sun, Red Hat (RHEL), CentOS, and Windows servers within a colocation environment. Prior to his current role, he worked at Sempris as a Solution Provider and Technical IT Consultant from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Mike Schleif holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Philosophy from Northwestern University, which he completed from 1973 to 1976. His educational background supports his expertise in technology solutions, particularly in systems administration and custom program development. He has extensive experience in creating and administering scripts in languages such as Bash, Perl, and PHP, as well as utilizing binary compiled languages.
Background
Before joining Sempris, Mike Schleif worked in various roles that contributed to his extensive experience in technology and marketing. He served as a Consultant and Solution Provider at Target for six months in 2009 and worked at UnitedHealth Group as a Solution Provider for five months in 2008 to 2009. His career also includes a position at MDS Resource, where he focused on inbound marketing and internet reputation management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mike Schleif has developed significant technological solutions, including a long-term secure SAN storage solution for local offices, data centers, and disaster recovery environments. He also created a File Mover System that securely exchanges files using various encryption standards, such as GPG, LUKS, PGP, SSH/SFTP/SCP, SSL, and dm-crypt. His work emphasizes security and compliance, particularly regarding sensitive personal information and credit card data.