Summary
Joe Pike is a seasoned IT audit and technology leader with 8+ years in information systems auditing and over two decades of hands-on web and systems development experience. Currently Manager of Internal Audit at ALLETE, he combines technical audit rigor with a practitioner’s understanding of web, database, and infrastructure systems to drive stronger governance, security, and operational efficiency. His background as a long-time freelance consultant and former CTO reflects an ability to translate technical complexity into practical business improvements and resilient IT operations. Joe’s MBA in Leadership and Change complements his technical roots, enabling him to lead cross-functional teams through control optimization and technology-driven transformation. Based in Duluth, he brings a hacker’s curiosity—built from early web development and studio engineering projects—to methodical, board-level assurance work.
8 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration - MBA Leadership and Change, Master of Business Administration - MBA Leadership and Change at The College of St. Scholastica
BA Interactive Media (Computer Science Marketing Graphic Design), BA Interactive Media (Computer Science Marketing Graphic Design) at Gustavus Adolphus College
Denfeld High School