Michael Graif
About Michael Graif
Michael Graif is an IT Audit Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2020, with a background in IT auditing and business analysis across various organizations in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Current Role at Patterson Companies
Michael Graif serves as the IT Audit Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing IT audit processes and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. His position is based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where he contributes to the company's operational efficiency and risk management strategies.
Previous Experience at Hennepin County
Michael Graif held multiple positions at Hennepin County. He worked as a Senior IT Specialist in Enterprise Development for four months in 2014. Following this, he served as Principal IT Auditor from 2014 to 2019, where he focused on auditing IT systems and processes. He also worked as a Senior IT Business Analyst (eGov) for one year from 2013 to 2014, contributing to the development of electronic government services.
Education and Credentials
Michael Graif has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hamline University between 2018 and 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completed from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he studied Public Administration at Hamline University, achieving a Master's degree from 2010 to 2013. He has a Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Certificate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and is pursuing a Business Process Improvement Certificate from the University of Minnesota CCE.
Career at HealthPartners
Before joining Patterson Companies, Michael Graif worked at HealthPartners as an IT Audit Supervisor for ten months, from 2019 to 2020. In this role, he was responsible for leading audit initiatives and ensuring the integrity of IT systems within the organization.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Michael Graif began his career as a Learning Technology Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Division of Information Technology from 2005 to 2007. He also worked as a Web Project Manager at Greater Twin Cities United Way for eight months in 2012. His early experiences contributed to his expertise in IT and project management.