Executive IT Leadesrhip
Andre Paree-Huff
Shiel Sexton
Greater Indianapolis Area,IN
Transformational IT Leader with 15+ years' experience directing technical operations that drive growth while ensuring compliance. Demonstrated success in driving positive changes across operating structures, cultivating continuous improvement environments. Recognized for building, leading, and mentoring teams that achieve goals and exceed expectations. Strategic planner with a proven track record of successfully planning, managing, and delivering impactful projects and cutting-edge process improvements on time and within budget. Trusted advisor to leadership, analyzing operations and providing data-driven insights to empower executive decision-making.
13
Years of experience
18
Certification
17
IT Leadership
Work History
Manager of IT Operations
7 Months
Shiel Sexton | 04.2026 - Current
- Implemented ITIL into the service desk to increase productivity.
- Oversee for all aspects of day-to-day management of the IT department
- Partnered with MSP to design and implement a merger of Acquisition of Architectural Glass & Metal into the Shiel Sexton company
- Responsible for IT services not only to Shiel Sexton but for 5 subsidiary companies as well.
- Shiel Sexton is a major construction company operating in the Midwest.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
- Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
- Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
- Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
- Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
- Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
Infrastructure Manager
1 Year 10 Months
Milhaus | 06.2024 - 04.2026
- Direct the design and implementation of network and internet services across all properties, ensuring reliable connectivity for headquarters and 28 locations (7,500+ units), including new construction.
- Oversee enterprise network security, safeguarding operations and tenant environments while ensuring compliance.
- Partner with design and development teams to plan and execute low-voltage pathways for internet, camera, and sound systems from design phase through property turnover.
- Collaborate with vendors to secure cost-effective bulk and managed Wi-Fi services.
- Coordinate weekly with cross-functional teams to align IT infrastructure needs with development timelines.
- Responsible for maintaining the AWS server farm infrastructure and VPN solution between AWS and on-premise data center.
- Key projects & accomplishments include:
- Redesigned WAN architecture to improve network management and strengthen cybersecurity.
- Milhaus is a mixed-use development, construction, and property management company specializing in Class A, urban multifamily residential buildings.
- Tested network's performance and created strategies to maintain integrity of overall infrastructure.
- Installed and managed VPNs, firewalls and anti-malware solutions.
- Responded to and remedied critical issues that could not be addressed by technicians.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
IT Manager
7 Months
OrthoIndy | 11.2022 - 06.2023
- Led day-to-day IT engineering operations for a multi-site healthcare organization, ensuring regulatory compliance and secure, reliable systems across 5 locations and 500 end-users.
- Managed 5 direct reports, vendors, and contractors, providing leadership and oversight for the network and all core equipment.
- Designed and began the move from physical servers to AWS servers. Writing policy and procedure for the move and security of data.
- Collaborated with the CIO to develop budgets, policies, and procedures that aligned IT initiatives with organizational strategy.
- Mentored and coached IT staff, driving growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure service quality, cost efficiency, and alignment.
- Consulted weekly with senior executives on IT strategy, data analysis, and operational performance.
- Key projects & accomplishments include:
- Developed and implemented policies for computer use, HIPAA security, and remote work.
- Served as project manager for major IT initiatives, including hospital relocation and M&A integration.
- Promoted 3 staff members, 2 within the first 60 days.
- Replaced legacy phone system with a modern cloud-based solution, improving performance.
- With 70+ physicians providing services from more than 10 convenient locations, OrthoIndy is a leading provider of orthopedic healthcare.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
Vice President, Information Technology (2019-2022)
3 Years 5 Months
Confidential Multi-State Healthcare Company | 01.2019 - 06.2022
- Orchestrated IT strategy for 50+ sites across 6 states, supporting 1,200 end-users and remote employees in 15+ states.
- Managed and mentored an 11-person IT team, with 10 indirect reports, overseeing daily operations across PCs, servers, and network security.
- Managed a $5M+ annual IT budget, including vendor negotiations and contract oversight.
- Partnered with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with service delivery goals.
- Oversaw service desk, network, server, and architecture teams, driving cohesive improvements to enhance performance.
- Consolidated and integrated multiple systems, including email, security, service desk, and WAN connections, streamlining infrastructure across the enterprise.
- Key projects & accomplishments include:
- Spearheaded M&A integration of 2 affiliates into a single IT network with a unified AD structure.
- Functioned as HIPAA Security Officer, ensuring regulatory compliance and security governance.
- Implemented internal remote work and enterprise telehealth solutions, enabling remote care that improved client satisfaction.
- Initiated replacement of a failing phone system and transitioned all lines to new broadband carriers, reducing outages and cutting costs by $63K annually.
- Enhanced endpoint security by deploying MFA and implementing MDM with remote wipe capability.
- Achieved PCI compliance by collaborating with auditors and securing required vendor BAAs.
- Reduced IT expenses by $3K per month through vendor and system optimization.
- A nonprofit healthcare organization operating centers in Alaska, Hawai'i, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, and Western Washington.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
Director, Information Technology (2017-2019)
1 Year 8 Months
Confidential Multi-State Healthcare Company | 05.2017 - 01.2019
- Directed 5 reports, managing corporate and local office systems across 13 sites in Indiana and Kentucky.
- Oversaw all aspects of IT operations for 250 end-users, from PCs and networks to enterprise EHR/EMR systems.
- Advised senior leadership on data management and utilization policies.
- Key projects & accomplishments include:
- Achieved $250K reduction in annual IT budget within the first quarter by renegotiating contracts, consolidating providers, and reducing equipment costs by 15%.
- Transitioned network from MPLS to SD-WAN, increasing security through improved WAN architecture.
- Migrated EHR system from data center to AWS server farm consisting of 15+ servers. Setting up and maintaining AWS environment. Later migrated remaining non-EHR servers to AWS including AD, Printe server, File servers.
- Evaluated and selected a new external data center, guiding the seamless migration of systems and network infrastructure.
- Upgraded wireless infrastructure with Meraki solutions, improving coverage, centralizing management, and enhancing staff mobile connectivity across all sites.
- Deployed MFA to minimize unauthorized access and strengthen security posture.
- Trained and developed 3 employees who were promoted.
- A nonprofit healthcare organization operating centers in Alaska, Hawai'i, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, and Western Washington.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Interim Director, Information Technology
3 Years 5 Months
Versiti Blood | 12.2013 - 05.2017
- Led the IT department, coordinating a team of 13 direct reports responsible for managing service desk, network/server operations, database administration, and programming teams across 9 locations.
- Served as both Senior Network Administrator and Security Administrator, ensuring stability and data security across affiliates.
- Supported IT operations of 1,700 end-users, not only for blood centers but also for mobile blood collection buses and portable carts, maintaining secure connectivity in all locations.
- Collaborated with the CISO to define strategic IT direction for Indiana and 3 affiliate organizations.
- Key projects & accomplishments include:
- Rebuilt the IT department structure (Tier I, II, III) from the ground up, driving end-user satisfaction from the low 20s to >95%.
- Optimized helpdesk services, improving satisfaction rates from 25% to 80% within 1 year.
- Spearheaded the merger of 4 companies into 1, integrating networks and unifying IT operations under Versiti Blood.
- Led the migration of email and network systems to a new organizational platform, becoming the 1st affiliate to complete full integration.
- Served as HIPAA Security Officer.
- Preserved network security while cutting costs by transitioning from MPLS to SD-WAN, achieving ROI in 3 months, and securing 2 years of service/equipment.
- Implemented MDM to reduce risk and cost, enabling secure data removal and remote wipe capabilities.
- Designed and deployed a site-to-site backup solution for secure disaster recovery across affiliates.
- Implemented Zix email encryption and consolidated all affiliates under the Versiti O365, reducing overhead and strengthening security.
- Streamlined wireless services by upgrading access points and integrating visibility with SD-WAN.
- Managed and mentored 6 employees who were promoted to higher roles.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems and Services Management
Western Governors University
Capstone Thesis: Design and implementation of new updated security policy in multiple-affiliate organization utilizing NIST and HIPAA standards.
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology (BSIT)
University of Phoenix
Skills
Enterprise Systems: BBCS
NextGen
Allscripts
Microsoft 365 (O365)
Google Workspace
Smartsheet
Active Directory
AWS
Certification
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) in progress
- Project Management Professional (PMP) in progress
- ITIL 4 Strategic Leader Certification (Active)
- ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan, and Improve Certification (Active)
- ITIL 4 Foundation – IT Service Management Certification (Active)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (Inactive)
- Cisco Certified Wireless Professional (CCWP) (Inactive)
- Certified Wireless Technology Specialist (CWTS) (Active)
- HIPAA Professional (HIPAAP) (Active)
- Ubiquiti Full Stack Professional (UFSP) (Active)
- Ubiquiti Network Professional (UNP) (Active)
- Ubiquiti Routing, Switching, and Cybersecurity Admin (URSCA) (Active)
- Ubiquiti Wireless Administrator (UWA) (Active)
- CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional – CNIP (Active)
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS (Active)
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist – CIOS (Active)
- CompTIA Network+ Certification (Active)
- CompTIA A+ Certification (Active)
- CompTIA Server+ Certification (Active)
- CompTIA Security+ Certification (Active)
Accomplishments
- Oversaw IT strategy and operations for 50+ sites across 6 states, supporting 700+ staff and remote employees in 15+ states with a $5M+ annual budget.
- Spearheaded multiple M&A integrations, unifying networks and systems into single-enterprise environments.
- Achieved PCI compliance, ensuring regulatory alignment and business continuity.
- Drove $250K annual budget reduction in first quarter as Director of IT by renegotiating contracts.
- Elevated end-user satisfaction from the low 20s to >95% by rebuilding department structure and helpdesk services.
- Managed and mentored IT teams of up to 21 direct reports plus contractors, driving retention and professional growth.
- Promoted 2 staff members within the 1st 60 days as IT Manager, strengthening team performance and engagement.
- Rebuilt IT department structure (Tier I, II, III) from the ground up, creating clear career paths and accountability.
- Partnered directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership to align IT strategy with business objectives.
- Brought ITIL/ITSM into organization to redesign how the service supported of end user.
- Developed strategy for 1 IT team to support 1 primary company with 5 separate operating associated companies using ITIL.
Timeline
Manager of IT Operations
Shiel Sexton
04.2026 - CurrentRead more
Infrastructure Manager
Milhaus
06.2024 - 04.2026Read more
IT Manager
OrthoIndy
11.2022 - 06.2023Read more
Vice President, Information Technology (2019-2022)
Confidential Multi-State Healthcare Company
01.2019 - 06.2022Read more
Director, Information Technology (2017-2019)
Confidential Multi-State Healthcare Company
05.2017 - 01.2019Read more
Interim Director, Information Technology
Versiti Blood
12.2013 - 05.2017Read more
Western Governors University - Master of Science, Information Systems and Services Management
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University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology (BSIT)
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