Eric Rounds
Allentown,PA
Summary
Technology executive with over 20 years of leadership in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation within healthcare and laboratory sectors. Achievements include modernizing technology systems, significantly reducing operational costs, and driving growth through automation and cloud strategies. Established strong partnerships with senior leadership and clinical teams to align technology investments with business objectives and enhance digital capabilities. Recognized for effective executive leadership and a structured approach to IT governance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Information Services & Technology
HNL Lab Medicine
Allentown, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Lead enterprise IT strategy, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives supporting business growth, laboratory modernization, and clinical integration.
- Member of executive leadership contributing to strategic planning, financial decisions, and enterprise digital priorities.
- Reduced operating budget by $800K annually through vendor optimization and infrastructure modernization.
- Established enterprise AI & Automation Advisory Board, implementing automation across business processes.
- Developed long-term technology roadmap aligned to business, finance, and laboratory strategy.
- Strengthened cybersecurity posture through enterprise tooling, incident protection, and governance standards.
- Introduced Microsoft Copilot and enterprise automation platforms, enabling workforce efficiency.
- Directed ITSM/ITIL service transformation improving service delivery, standardization, and support response.
- Partnered with HNL and healthcare executives to ensure technology alignment with clinical operations and enterprise growth.
Technology Officer
HNL Lab Medicine
Allentown, PA
01.2013 - 07.2022
- Oversaw infrastructure, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, virtualization, and enterprise systems transitioning the organization from legacy platforms to modern integrated enterprise technology.
- Modernized infrastructure footprint, reducing datacenter hardware by 50%.
- Implemented enterprise virtualization, cloud integration, and disaster recovery modernization.
- Directed multi-site VDI, networking, and remote workforce modernization initiatives.
- Implemented next-generation data protection architecture and cybersecurity components.
- Led Nutanix enterprise migration and SQL high availability architecture.
Director, Network Services
HNL Lab Medicine
Allentown, PA
02.2001 - 01.2013
- Directed enterprise infrastructure operations, networking, endpoint support, security, virtualization, and workforce technology enablement across multi-site laboratory operations.
- Migrated 100+ physical servers to VMware architecture improving resiliency and lifecycle management.
- Led multi-year virtualization modernization including enterprise VDI and remote access expansion.
- Introduced modern network management across Cisco/Microsoft infrastructure and security platforms.
Skills
- Leadership Expertise
- Digital Modernization & Transformation
- Enterprise AI & Automation Strategy
- IT Service Management / ITIL
- Cloud Architecture (Azure)
- Cybersecurity & Risk
- Strategic Planning & Governance
- Vendor, Licensing & Contract Management
- Enterprise Data & Analytics (Power BI, Fabric)
- IT Budgeting, OPEX vs CAPEX
- Clinical & Laboratory Systems Integration
- Cloud & Architecture: Azure, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune
- AI & Automation: UIPath, Copilot, Boomi
- Cybersecurity: CrowdStrike, Splunk, DLP, MFA, SIEM
- Business & Clinical: Clinisys, Salesforce, Five9
- Infrastructure Platforms: Nutanix, VMware, Citrix
- Analytics & Data: Power BI, Microsoft Fabric
Enterprise Technology Leadership
- Cloud & Architecture: Azure, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune
- AI & Automation: UIPath, Copilot, Boomi
- Cybersecurity: CrowdStrike, Splunk, DLP, MFA, SIEM
- Business & Clinical: Clinisys, Salesforce, Five9
- Infrastructure Platforms: Nutanix, VMware, Citrix
- Analytics & Data: Power BI, Microsoft Fabric
Boards Governance Committees
- AI & Automation Advisory Leadership
- IT Strategy Governance
- Cybersecurity Review & Compliance
- Enterprise Vendor & Contract Oversight
Personal Information
Title: Vice President, Information Services & Technology
Leadership Expertise
- Digital Modernization & Transformation
- Enterprise AI & Automation Strategy
- IT Service Management / ITIL
- Cloud Architecture (Azure)
- Cybersecurity & Risk
- Strategic Planning & Governance
- Vendor, Licensing & Contract Management
- Enterprise Data & Analytics (Power BI, Fabric)
- IT Budgeting, OPEX vs CAPEX
- Clinical & Laboratory Systems Integration
Executive Highlights
- Achieved $800K annual IT cost reduction by consolidating platforms and rationalizing vendor expenses.
- Established enterprise AI & automation strategy, reducing manual work and accelerating digital workflows.
- Modernized infrastructure footprint by 50% and improved resiliency and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Implemented enterprise cybersecurity framework and governance across networks, users, and cloud services.
- Directed enterprise cloud, analytics, and automation initiatives across clinical, revenue, and business functions.
- Lead IT operations supporting a complex multi-site laboratory network and healthcare partner ecosystem.
Timeline
Vice President, Information Services & Technology
HNL Lab Medicine
07.2022 - Current
Technology Officer
HNL Lab Medicine
01.2013 - 07.2022
Director, Network Services
HNL Lab Medicine
02.2001 - 01.2013