Grant Cardone Enterprises appointed Michael Locket as Chief Information Officer at Grant Cardone Training Technologies. Michael now plays a crucial role in overseeing the company’s IT infrastructure and digital strategies.
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Grant Cardone
Grant Cardone owns and operates over seven privately held companies, and a private equity real estate firm, Cardone Capital, with a multifamily portfolio of assets worth over $4.7 Billion. He is one of the Top Crowdfunders in the world, raising over $1.4 Billion in equity via social media.He is featured on Season 2 of Discovery Channel’s Undercover Billionaire, where he takes on the challenge of building a million dollar business in 90 days.
Grant is also a New York Times bestselling author of 11 business books, including The 10X Rule, which led to Cardone establishing the 10X Global Movement and the 10X Growth Conference, now the largest business and entrepreneur conference in the world.
Michael Lockett
Michael Lockett is a highly accomplished technology leader with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in driving digital transformation, strategic IT planning, and innovation. In this position, he is responsible for ensuring that technology aligns with organizational goals and drives growth across the business. Michael’s leadership focuses on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to maximize business impact while optimizing operational efficiency.
Before joining Grant Cardone Training Technologies, Michael was the Virtual Chief Information Officer for Wipfli, a leading consulting and accounting firm. During his tenure, he provided strategic IT oversight to clients in the U.S. and Canada, helping them align their technology strategies with business objectives. Michael successfully guided organizations through IT maturity assessments and developed strategic roadmaps that facilitated improved efficiency and enhanced technology adoption. His work involved leading cross-functional teams and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure smooth project delivery and risk mitigation.
Michael’s career has spanned across various industries, including government, education, and private sector organizations, where he has consistently led transformative IT initiatives. Notably, he served as the CIO for the Seminole Tribe of Florida from 2018 to 2021, where he was responsible for managing a diverse IT department of over 90 employees. His leadership helped streamline operations, and he was instrumental in driving cost savings, including negotiating a Microsoft licensing agreement that saved the organization over $379,000. Furthermore, Michael spearheaded a cloud migration project that saved the Tribe $3.8 million in telecom, software, and support costs, ensuring the organization’s infrastructure was agile, scalable, and secure.
In addition to his role at the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Michael has held several key IT leadership positions, including Director of Technology Services for the City of Pembroke Pines, Florida. There, he led the design and implementation of the City Center’s IT infrastructure, a major project that included building a state-of-the-art convention center and modernizing the City’s technology systems. He also managed the successful deployment of a citywide fiber network, which reduced telecom costs and enhanced data redundancy. His ability to manage large-scale projects while driving operational efficiencies earned him multiple industry accolades, including an award for Excellence in Construction and Design.
Earlier in his career, Michael worked as the IT Manager for the City of Dunwoody, Georgia, where he was instrumental in developing the city’s technology infrastructure from the ground up. His efforts were key in establishing the city’s first strategic IT plan and ensuring that technology projects were delivered on time and within budget.
Throughout his career, Michael has demonstrated a unique ability to lead and inspire teams, manage complex projects, and implement strategic technology solutions that drive organizational success. With a proven track record in IT leadership, Michael continues to be a forward-thinking executive dedicated to delivering value through technology.
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