Kiel Engstrom

I%27m a current operator, not a career advisor: I run TeamLogic IT Moline, a managed IT services firm I own — 350%+ revenue growth, 100% client retention, full P&L accountability. Before that, 15 years of IT leadership from DoD cybersecurity teams (Leonardo DRS) to Director roles at Group O and Alorica, plus M&A technology integration at IMEG.

What that means in practice: I%27ve made the decisions boards supervise — technology investments, vendor negotiations, security posture, SLAs, compliance (PCI, SSAE 18, ISO 27001) — and I%27ve owned the consequences of them. I advise in plain business terms, not jargon, and I%27m direct about when technology spend isn%27t worth it.

Companies that benefit most: SMB and mid-market companies that need technology and cybersecurity governance but lack a tech voice in leadership — especially those scaling operations, navigating security/compliance requirements, evaluating major IT investments, or integrating acquisitions.