Aage Tengesdal Csm, Cisa, Cissp
About Aage Tengesdal Csm, Cisa, Cissp
Aage Tengesdal is a technology leader specializing in cloud, network, and voice engineering. He has extensive experience in various roles, including positions at McDonald's Corporation, TIAA Bank, and the United States Navy, and currently works at The Suddath Companies.
Work at Suddath
Aage Tengesdal has been serving as the Technology Leader for Cloud, Network, and Voice Engineering at The Suddath Companies since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's technological infrastructure and ensuring efficient cloud and network solutions. His responsibilities include developing and deploying innovative technologies to support business operations. Tengesdal has implemented a cloud-based disaster recovery solution using Nutanix (XI LEAP), which enhances the resiliency of premise-based data centers. He also initiated a cloud-based Virtual Contact Center build-out through Twilio, facilitating growth for 200 agents.
Previous Experience at TIAA Bank
Prior to his current position, Aage Tengesdal worked at TIAA Bank as the Director of Network & Telecommunication Infrastructure Services from 2012 to 2020. Based in the Jacksonville, Florida area, he managed the bank's network and telecommunication systems. During his tenure, he consolidated data center and branch office networks and server infrastructure of an acquired company into existing on-premise data centers. This effort included creating security zones and VMware environments to support migration.
Military Background in the United States Navy
Aage Tengesdal served in the United States Navy for 30 years, holding the rank of Chief Petty Officer from 1981 to 2011. His military career provided him with extensive experience in leadership and technical operations. This background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in technology and network engineering.
Education and Certifications
Aage Tengesdal holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Roosevelt University and an Associate of Science degree from Prairie State College. He has also earned several professional certifications, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). These qualifications reflect his commitment to continuous learning and expertise in technology management.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Aage Tengesdal has led various significant projects. He developed a solution with Microsoft Teams to migrate all VOIP communications from on-premise PBX systems to cloud-based functionality across US, EMEA, and APAC locations. Additionally, he updated the edge network to SD-WAN technologies through VMware products and deployed multi-factor authentication solutions for secure access to premise data centers and Azure instances.