Joe Y. Persky
Boca Raton,FL
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of IT - Infrastructure
medusind inc.
Miami, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Lead enterprise infrastructure strategy, overseeing data center operations, vendor negotiations, and delivery of client-focused technical solutions that enhance security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Manage multi-environment transitions, guiding end users through application migrations by delivering structured data extractions, secure data dumps, and tailored in-office or cloud-based alternatives aligned to business requirements and budget parameters.
- Served on senior leadership team to evaluate, test, and deploy next-generation Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms.
- Coordinated enterprise-wide rollout of Carbon Black and subsequently led strategic migration to CrowdStrike across all corporate divisions to strengthen endpoint security posture.
- Participated in rollout of Okta identity and access management solution, improving authentication speed while strengthening enterprise-wide security controls.
- Elevated overall security focus through structured evaluation and modernization of endpoint, identity, and threat detection frameworks.
- Negotiated strategic vendor relationships to optimize cost structures and service levels.
- Improved enterprise efficiency through infrastructure standardization and security-driven modernization initiatives.
Director of IT
edgeMED Healthcare Solutions
Boca Raton, FL
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded enterprise IT strategy across corporate sites, aligning infrastructure, applications, and service delivery with revenue cycle operations and nationwide client demands.
- Orchestrated full-spectrum IT operations, advancing scalability, system reliability and modernizing internal and client-facing platforms.
- Directed multi-site data centers and hybrid hosting environments, integrating proprietary and third-party applications.
- Assembled and mentored high-performing technical teams and elevate capability through disciplined hiring, training, and performance leadership.
- Joined edgeMED when operating from a single location with one in-house server; led transformation into a state-of-the-art infrastructure footprint including multiple in-house server racks and three national data centers.
- Expanded operations to three full-time U.S. locations, Brazil operations, four offshore sites, and remote call centers in India and South America.
- Directed acquisition integration of Wisconsin-based company assets, consolidating systems and preparing infrastructure for Medusind buyout, including full pre- and post-acquisition system harmonization.
- Prioritized enterprise-wide business continuity planning alongside growth initiatives.
- Implemented Datto BDR for local and offsite disaster recovery and Zerto replication to tertiary data center for full failover resilience.
- Deployed Duo multi-factor authentication across all enterprise logins.
- Implemented Netwrix for Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Established zero-trust security framework using ThreatLocker and deployed SentinelOne as enterprise-wide EDR solution.
- Engaged vCISO services and introduced scheduled penetration testing, vulnerability monitoring, social engineering simulations, and structured security awareness training programs to create a comprehensive cybersecurity governance model.
- Architected secure infrastructure frameworks and strengthened governance and disaster recovery readiness.
- Optimized departmental operations, defined standards, and delivered enterprise modernization initiatives.
Director, Technology
AutoMED Software Solutions
Uniondale, NY
10.2001 - 07.2011
- Architected pre-sale and post-implementation technical solutions, translating clinical and operational needs into scalable automation frameworks.
- Trained and supported nearly 500 medical offices across multiple regions, strengthening system utilization and workflow efficiency.
- Cultivated high-value third-party alliances, expanding integration capabilities and service reach.
- Directed consulting teams through system deployment and post-go-live optimization, ensuring smooth transitions and sustained performance.
- Designed and maintained hosted infrastructure environments supporting diverse healthcare software platforms.
- Launched and scaled healthcare data center infrastructure supporting 2K+ physician practices nationwide.
- Ranked as top-performing reseller of electronic medical record solutions, accelerating market adoption and revenue growth.
- Led AutoMED technical division, automating physician practice operations and aligning platforms with evolving healthcare regulations.
- Consolidated and converted client datasets across leading electronic systems, safeguarding data integrity during complex migrations.
Product and Installation Manager
Dalet Digital Media
New York, NY
- Directed cross-functional engineering teams in designing, installing, and maintaining broadcast facilities across United States.
- Delivered technical solutions for premier broadcasters, including XM Satellite Radio, ABC / ESPN, and NPR, strengthening operational resilience and broadcast continuity.
Lan Manager
NYC Office of Payroll Administration
New York, NY
- Orchestrated enterprise migration from Novell to Windows environments, transitioning messaging platforms from CC Mail to Lotus Notes and later to Microsoft Exchange to modernize collaboration.
- Mobilized citywide Y2K readiness task force, auditing systems, addressing vulnerabilities, and ensuring full compliance with uninterrupted operations across all department.
Timeline
Manager of IT - Infrastructure
medusind inc.
01.2023 - Current
Director of IT
edgeMED Healthcare Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2023
Director, Technology
AutoMED Software Solutions
10.2001 - 07.2011
Product and Installation Manager
Dalet Digital Media
Lan Manager
NYC Office of Payroll Administration