Insightful information technology leader with 30 years of professional IT experience including oversight of infrastructure, application and information security services. Dedicated to customer satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions. Proven leader in directing operations, maintenance and support of complex systems. Highly adept in technology needs assessments, solution proposal development, and leading teams to deliver operational excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent IT Consultant
Self Employed
Las Vegas, NV
08.2022 - Current
Provides expert guidance on industry trends, enabling clients to stay ahead of the competition.
Fosters strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and collaboration.
Manages multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
Negotiates contracts on behalf of clients, securing favorable terms that met their specific needs and requirements.
Enhances system efficiency by implementing innovative IT solutions and optimizing existing processes.
Evaluates emerging trends in technology, recommending strategic investments to maintain a competitive edge within the industry.
Designs comprehensive IT infrastructure plans aligned with organizational goals while considering scalability, flexibility, and security requirements.
Senior Director of Information Technology
HCA ITG, Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
08.2016 - 08.2022
Division-level senior leader overseeing the IT departments at Sunrise, Mountainview and Southern Hills hospitals in Far West division to include associated ASD, PSG and free standing ERs.
Demonstrated excellence in all aspects of IT project deliverables in support of multi-year construction expansion projects at Sunrise Hospital to include adding a new 5-level 250,000 square feet tower.
Actively participated in both the merger and de-coupling of Far West and Mountain divisions' Pacific Region ITG support model.
Served in rotation as on-call Critical Incident IT Director supporting 19 hospitals in the Pacific Region.
Successfully navigated hospital IT teams through the complex and demanding circumstances of both the COVID pandemic and the Mandalay Bay mass casualty shooting incident of October 1st, 2017.
Director, Information Technology and Services / Facility Information Security Official
HCA IT&S, Sky Ridge Medical Center
02.2011 - 08.2016
Responsible for all aspects of facility IT department: operations management, strategic planning, executive and leadership communication, stakeholder relationships, customer satisfaction, project portfolio/prioritization, staff development/mentoring, process improvement, innovation
Serving as Facility Information Security Official, ensuring facility compliance with Information Protection requirements to include Facility Security Committee, application impact assessments, disaster recovery/business continuity/department downtime procedures
Successful completion of IT deliverables in support of 3-year $117 million facility expansion: added 92 beds, 4 ORs, 2 LD ORs, 27 bed NICU, well baby nursery, pediatric ED
Design and implementation of operational improvements, systems and processes: asset management, AV maintenance, operations committee, innovation counsel, vendor management.
Manager of Technical Services
HCA IT&S, Continental Division
02.2008 - 02.2011
Responsible for the daily operational support of IT systems at Sky Ridge Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, the HCA Continental Division Office and affiliated remote sites
Led and managed technical teams to complete IT&S projects at the zone and facility level
Managed team of 8 Technical Analysts ensuring appropriate technical resource planning and coordination to support multiple facility locations and provide 24/7 coverage
Balanced technical resources to complete project-related objectives/deliverables and maintained continued support of daily operational needs to meet service levels
Performed all aspects of personnel management to include interviewing and hiring, performance appraisals, technical and professional training/development, orienting and assimilating new staff members, skills and competency analysis.
Technical Analyst II
Swedish Medical Center
09.2004 - 02.2008
Performed all aspects of network and systems administration
Installed, configured upgraded and maintained PCs/peripherals
Served as team lead, project manager, and technical consultant for organization IT needs
Designed, implemented and managed a local facility help desk
Assisted FISO with implementation of facility HIPAA compliance initiative.
Information Technology Consultant/System Administrator
Independent IT Consulting
04.2002 - 09.2004
Served 12 commercial clients in the Denver area with independent data networks and over 300 devices
Provided IT systems design, installation, maintenance and support
Developed and implemented disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Systems Support Specialist
Kerr-McGee Corporation
02.2000 - 04.2002
Performed network engineering and administration in a 400-user environment spanning seven geographic locations
Configured, installed and maintained servers, routers, switches, modem pools, video conferencing equipment, PCs, laptops
Worked closely with user community to provide systems support, applications training and infrastructure development
Established and developed vendor relationships and negotiated equipment purchases and service agreements
Attended technology courses and seminars to remain abreast of current technologies and taught peers in formal classroom settings to enhance the overall technical expertise of the department.
Y2K Coordinator
Swedish Medical Center
05.1998 - 02.2000
Coordinated facility Y2K compliance meetings and delegated specific tasks and responsibilities to each department
Supervised facility Y2K implementation process
Monitored and documented all Y2K implementation procedures and submitted status reports to senior administration
Conducted a systematic inspection to ensure the proper inventory and documentation of facility equipment to include PC hardware/software, LAN hardware/software, medical equipment and physical plant equipment
Ensured the overall Y2K readiness of the facility by contacting and surveying vendors, equipment manufacturers and service providers
Assigned impact analysis ratings to all inventoried equipment and software
Attended community contingency planning meetings.
Small Computer Systems Specialist
United States Marine Corps
09.1994 - 03.1998
Education
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
06.1997
Computer Networking And Telecommunications
United States Marine Corps Computer Science School
Quantico, VA
04.1995
Skills
Information Technology Infrastructure
IT Vendor Management
IT risk management
Agile Methodology
Team Development
Business Analysis
IT Asset Management
Regulatory Compliance
IT Governance
ITIL Framework
Information Security
Project Management
Timeline
Independent IT Consultant
Self Employed
08.2022 - Current
Senior Director of Information Technology
HCA ITG, Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
08.2016 - 08.2022
Director, Information Technology and Services / Facility Information Security Official
HCA IT&S, Sky Ridge Medical Center
02.2011 - 08.2016
Manager of Technical Services
HCA IT&S, Continental Division
02.2008 - 02.2011
Technical Analyst II
Swedish Medical Center
09.2004 - 02.2008
Information Technology Consultant/System Administrator
Independent IT Consulting
04.2002 - 09.2004
Systems Support Specialist
Kerr-McGee Corporation
02.2000 - 04.2002
Y2K Coordinator
Swedish Medical Center
05.1998 - 02.2000
Small Computer Systems Specialist
United States Marine Corps
09.1994 - 03.1998
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Southern Illinois University
Computer Networking And Telecommunications
United States Marine Corps Computer Science School
Information Management and Technology Consultant at The Arab Authority for Agriculture investment and development (AAAID)Information Management and Technology Consultant at The Arab Authority for Agriculture investment and development (AAAID)