Eric Rounds
Allentown,PA
Summary
Enterprise healthcare technology executive with 25+ years of progressive leadership driving IT strategy, digital modernization, and enterprise AI transformation across complex multi-site environments. Architect of structured AI strategy and governance frameworks aligning responsible adoption with operational efficiency, cybersecurity resilience, regulatory compliance, and financial discipline. Proven ability to translate emerging technologies into measurable business outcomes through disciplined roadmap execution, cost optimization, and enterprise risk management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Information Services & Technology
HNL Lab Medicine
Allentown, PA
02.2001 - Current
- Lead enterprise IT organization of 35 professionals overseeing infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, data platforms, and AI strategy across multi-site healthcare operations.
- Defined and launched enterprise AI strategy establishing formal governance, prioritization framework, compliance review, and executive oversight to ensure responsible adoption.
- Developed multi-year AI and automation roadmap focused on operational efficiency, workflow intelligence, and decision support.
- Implemented structured AI intake process incorporating cybersecurity assessment, regulatory review, ROI modeling, and executive approval.
- Deployed production AI agents enhancing internal operations and customer support workflows.
- Delivered $1.4M in operating expense reduction within first 12 months through vendor consolidation and financial governance.
- Executed enterprise technology roadmap integrating hybrid cloud, modernization, and cybersecurity enhancement initiatives.
Technology Officer
HNL Lab Medicine
Allentown, PA
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Directed infrastructure across primary and secondary data centers and 60+ remote sites ensuring high availability and resiliency.
- Migrated legacy three-tier architecture to hyper-converged infrastructure reducing footprint by 50%.
- Architected secure virtual desktop infrastructure supporting 1,200 users.
- Implemented high-availability database and enterprise backup architecture with ransomware safeguards.
- Standardized WAN and SD-WAN architecture across 60+ sites.
Director, Network Services
HNL Lab Medicine
Allentown, PA
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Led cross-functional teams supporting mission-critical healthcare systems.
- Virtualized 100+ physical servers improving scalability and disaster recovery posture.
- Implemented high-availability clustering solutions for enterprise clinical platforms.
Education
Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Enterprise IT Strategy & Multi-Year Roadmaps
- AI Strategy & Governance Framework Design
- Responsible AI Adoption & Risk Controls
- Digital & Infrastructure Modernization
- Cybersecurity & Enterprise Risk Management
- Healthcare Systems & Clinical Technology Integration
- Capital Planning & Cost Optimization
- Vendor Governance & Contract Negotiation
- IT Operating Model Transformation (ITIL / ITSM)
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Timeline
Technology Officer
HNL Lab Medicine
01.2013 - 01.2022
Vice President, Information Services & Technology
HNL Lab Medicine
02.2001 - Current
Director, Network Services
HNL Lab Medicine
01.2001 - 01.2013
Information Technology
University of Phoenix