Ralph Loitfelder
Wapwallopen,PA
Summary
IT Associate Director with over 25 years of extensive expertise in leading transformative IT programs and initiatives. Proficient in leveraging AWS and Databricks to advance data management capabilities, while fostering high-performing teams that align IT solutions with corporate objectives. Committed to driving operational excellence and innovation through strategic system integrations and process improvements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director
Geisinger Health System
01.2013 - Current
- Lead IT programs that significantly boost productivity with measurable outcomes.
- Develop robust disaster recovery plans to ensure system resilience.
- Optimize team recruitment and workflows for maximum efficiency.
- Implement AWS and Databricks to enhance data management.
- Align IT solutions with corporate goals through strategic collaboration.
- Direct cross-functional IT initiatives to improve service quality and user experience, enhancing operational performance.
- Pioneer cloud-based solutions using cutting-edge technologies to transform data management and decision-making processes.
- Cultivate high-performing IT teams through strategic talent acquisition and workflow optimization, fostering continuous improvement.
- Conduct workflow analyses to identify and implement solutions that drive productivity improvements while aligning with strategic objectives.
- Architect enterprise IT resilience strategies with multi-tier redundancy systems to maintain critical healthcare operations during disruptions.
- Foster interdepartmental synergy through IT governance frameworks, enhancing service quality across the healthcare system.
- Establish IT capability roadmaps that translate business requirements into technological solutions, creating competitive advantages in healthcare delivery.
- Design and implement AI-driven predictive maintenance protocols to reduce downtime and improve patient care continuity.
- Spearhead IT resilience initiatives at Geisinger Health System, ensuring uninterrupted critical healthcare operations.
- Leverage AI-driven analytics for real-time decision support while maintaining patient privacy compliance.
- Streamline cross-departmental workflows through system integrations, reducing administrative burden and allowing clinical staff to focus on patient care.
Consultant
Carpenter Technologies Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Directed steel production operations, ensuring compliance and high performance through strategic workflow management and resource allocation.
- Oversaw scheduling and warehousing to maintain seamless operations.
- Conducted systematic analysis and testing to support ongoing projects and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Developed comprehensive bar-coding systems and work order protocols, significantly reducing processing time and improving inventory accuracy.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication, translating complex production requirements into actionable workflows.
- Pioneered testing methodologies to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, maintaining continuous manufacturing capabilities.
- Analyzed manufacturing workflows, implementing strategic resource allocation to enhance steel production efficiency.
IT Specialist
MetLife Insurance Company
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Analyzed data to resolve issues and enhance system efficiency.
- Evaluated technological solutions, recommended improvements, and ensured compliance.
- Developed verification methods, maintained documentation, and optimized processes.
- Collaborated with clients and vendors to resolve issues and implement process changes.
- Conducted feasibility studies and supported the SDLC to improve system functionality.
- Orchestrated comprehensive system testing and debugging protocols, implementing robust data verification methods and conducting in-depth feasibility studies of mainframe applications.
- Drove technology solution evaluations and presented strategic recommendations to management, enhancing system operations and resolving complex problems throughout the SDLC.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA 09.1994 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel/Motel Management
Hotelfachschule Bad Hofgastein
Bad Hofgastein 09.1988 - 06.1992
Skills
- ITIL
- Scrum Master
Affiliations
National Honor Society for Computing Sciences – Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director
Geisinger Health System
01.2013 - Current
Consultant
Carpenter Technologies Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2013
IT Specialist
MetLife Insurance Company
01.2000 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Scranton
09.1994 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel/Motel Management
Hotelfachschule Bad Hofgastein
09.1988 - 06.1992
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