Kevin Belz
About Kevin Belz
Kevin Belz serves as the Senior Manager of Corporate IT at Transfix, where he has worked since 2016. With extensive experience in IT management across various companies, he has played a significant role in technology integration and operational improvements.
Work at Transfix
Kevin Belz has served as Senior Manager of Corporate IT at Transfix since 2016. In this role, he has been instrumental in managing the company's IT infrastructure and services, contributing to the growth of the on-demand freight shipping platform. His responsibilities include overseeing the migration of company applications to JumpCloud’s SSO platform and later to Okta, as well as building and supporting a Meraki network across multiple locations. Belz has played a significant role in enhancing the company's IT capabilities and ensuring efficient operations.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining Transfix, Kevin Belz held several key positions in IT management. He worked at WeWork as Director of Technology, Service Desk for nine months in 2015-2016. Prior to that, he served as Senior Manager of IT at Cinedigm from 2012 to 2015. His earlier roles include HelpDesk Supervisor at CBS: College Sports Network from 2002 to 2008 and HelpDesk Technician at U.S. News & World Report from 1997 to 1999. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in IT support and management.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Belz earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Fordham University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background complements his extensive experience in IT management. Belz has developed expertise in various areas, including application migration, network management, and IT service desk implementation. His skills are further demonstrated through his management of secure platforms and the transition of mobile device management systems.
Achievements in IT Operations
Throughout his career, Kevin Belz has achieved significant milestones in IT operations. He played a key role in scaling a startup trucking brokerage tech firm from 50 to 550 employees by effectively managing IT platforms across multiple offices. He also developed and improved a contact center phone system for a team of 200 agents, enhancing customer experience through advanced features. Additionally, Belz has managed compliance efforts, including preparing the company for a SOC2 audit by overseeing the Vanta platform.
Vendor Management and Contract Negotiation
Kevin Belz has experience in vendor management and contract negotiation, having negotiated multiple contracts with application and hardware vendors. His ability to maintain valuable relationships with external parties has been crucial in ensuring the availability of necessary resources for IT operations. This aspect of his role has contributed to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the IT services he manages.