Personal Information
Name: Mike McDermott
Company: Zirous
Location: Johnston, IA, USA
Professional Background
Position: CEO at Zirous
Experience: Over 30 years of business leadership and progressive information system management experience.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, _Iowa State University_ (1982-1986)
- Masters of Science in Computer Science, _The Johns Hopkins University_ (1987-1989)
- Additional Education, _University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management_ (details on time period or degree not specified)
Career Path and Leadership
Zirous, Inc.
- Joined: 2001
- Role: Chief Executive Officer
- Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of Zirous.
- Orchestrating the development, communication, and execution of strategic solutions for clients' business problems.
- Leveraging extensive knowledge in strategic and tactical solutions and strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Previous Roles:
- Director of Software Development, ING (1996-2000)
- Director, Unix Integration Services (1996)
- Software Developer, St. Joseph's Hospital (1994)
Other Endeavors:
- Business Owner, Pikes Peak Bike Tours – Providing scenic tours in the U.S.
Company Profile: Zirous
Industry: IT Solutions
Founded: Over 35 years ago
Headquarters: West Des Moines, IA
Specializations:
- Marketing Technology
- Extended Reality
- Data Management
- Managed Services
- Service-Oriented Architecture
- Identity Management
- Development and infrastructure implementation
Notable Achievements:
- Named a 2024 Inc. Best Workplaces honoree.
- Oracle Platinum Partner
Key Team Members Reporting to Mike McDermott:
- Mike Spear, Vice President of Sales
- Elias Karthan, Chief Operating Officer
- Doyle Freeman, Chief Technology Officer
Professional Network and Achievements
- LinkedIn Connections: 500+
- Engagement on LinkedIn: Active participation, including posts about company achievements and local events, such as the Iowa State Fair’s first activated mural and the Evelyn K. Davis Y-ExCL 2023 Graduation.
Social Media:
- Twitter: @zirous_mikem (Moderate activity, joined December 2010)
Contact Information
LinkedIn Profile: [Mike McDermott LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikemcdermott)
Twitter Profile: [@zirous_mikem](https://twitter.com/zirous_mikem?lang=en)
For further insights regarding opportunities for collaboration and to understand how Zirous's IT solutions can align with your business objectives, consider exploring Mike McDermott’s professional posts and engagement on LinkedIn. His extensive experience and the strategic direction of Zirous present a strong potential for collaboration aimed at enhancing technological capabilities and business efficiency.
