Morgan Ellis

Morgan Ellis is a highly qualified candidate with 16 years of progressive IT experience, including 6 years as a Director in a manufacturing and distribution environment that mirrors the client's industry. They meet all core requirements, including a relevant Bachelor's degree, leadership of a 14-person team, and hands-on experience with ERP consolidation and cloud migrations. Their background in post-acquisition system integration and SOC 2 compliance aligns perfectly with the job's focus on growth and security.

The candidate exceeds the 12-year experience requirement (16 years total) and the 5-year leadership requirement (6 years as Director). They have direct experience in the manufacturing sector, which is critical for this role's environment, and have successfully led high-priority projects mentioned in the JD, such as ERP integration and infrastructure modernization. The score is not 100 only because the JD specifically mentions CMMC knowledge, which is not explicitly listed on the resume, though the candidate holds a CISSP.

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The candidate is a near-perfect match on paper and in screening, with relevant industry experience and a local presence.

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• Direct experience in manufacturing/distribution IT leadership
• Proven track record of 18% cost reduction through cloud migration
• Successful integration of acquired companies' IT systems
• Active CISSP certification and SOC 2 audit experience
• Local to St. Louis with experience managing multi-site operations

• Potential concern regarding the frequency of travel between plants
• No explicit mention of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) experience

• Specific experience or familiarity with CMMC frameworks
• Details on e-commerce platform management (B2B/B2C) mentioned in JD
• Clarification on the 'mild concern' regarding travel between sites

I am pleased to recommend Morgan Ellis for the IT Director position. Morgan currently serves as the Director of IT for a St. Louis-based manufacturer with 600 employees and 4 plants, making them an ideal industry fit. They have a proven track record of leading 14-person teams, executing complex Azure migrations that reduced costs by 18%, and managing the IT integration of acquired companies. With a BS in MIS, a CISSP certification, and extensive experience in ERP consolidation (Epicor/NetSuite), Morgan possesses the strategic vision and technical depth required to lead your technology operations and cybersecurity initiatives.

• Can you walk us through your process for integrating the IT systems of the 150-person distributor you mentioned in your resume?
• The JD mentions CMMC compliance; while you have a CISSP, what is your familiarity with the specific requirements of CMMC?
• Describe your experience managing e-commerce uptime and performance for B2B or B2C customers.
• How do you balance the need for high-level strategic planning with the 'hands-on' requirements of a manufacturing environment?
• You mentioned a question about travel between plants; what is your ideal balance between remote, office-based, and on-site plant support?