Keith Velardo Email & Phone Number

Craig, Co, Us

Craig, Colorado, United States

Ensure effectiveness and functionality of IT systems and people, helming IT operations and cybersecurity initiatives and aligning integration of continuous information security with business strategies and requirements. Direct Reports: 8 | Department Budget: $2M | Capital Expense Budget: $600K to $1.2M ►Mitigated data risks, pinpointing data and HIPAA security loopholes as well as physical security for the facility —implementing measures to block actions that unintentionally expose data, including using Active Directory GPOs to prohibit external email from syncing data to internal systems and using multi-factor authentication for remote access.►Dismantled departmental silos, introducing cross-training exercises and weekly meetings focused on sharing knowledge and having each team member inform and teach the group on their individual role —creating an inclusive culture, increasing agility, and positioning department to better handle emergency situations and vacations.►Sharpened project management leadership skills, providing critical oversight of enterprise-wide projects and bridging the gap between departmental leadership and IT —keeping projects on target and within budgetary guidelines.►Maintained HIPAA security compliance, running and reviewing reports, investigating allegations, and submitting findings to Legal Counsel and Human Resources for further action.►Spearheaded quarterly training sessions for all staff, creating instructional materials and quizzes for each employee to review and pass and identifying areas for improvement.

Craig, Co

Promoted and tapped to oversee information technology projects, including steering implementation of Epic EMR —a HIPPA-compliant system to allow healthcare providers to access, organize, and store and share electronic medical records—from inception to completion within 5 months of signing contract with SCL.►Provided leadership and direction, managing meetings, communicating timelines, and ensuring on-time completion of projects for the main hospital and medical clinics.►Migrated data, implementing Cardio/Pulmonary modality upgrades, new hospital camera system, Surgery Stryker integration, and Honeywell Badge Security System.►Translated vision into actionable plans, maintaining project budgets and timelines and meeting organizational goals.

United States

Leveraged technological capabilities, setting up and maintaining network switches connecting 115 virtual machines and performing required monthly updates, patches, and occasional upgrades to memory + storage to ensure continuous functionality and efficiency for users. Member of 3-person team, supporting 400+ hospital employees and ensuring continuous performance.►Enhanced connectivity, replacing obsolete Wi-Fi system with Cat6 cabling direct from office to newly installed network switches —favorably impacting employee productivity.

United States

Stepped into supervisory role and charged with assisting patients with medical billing, analyzing individual patient needs, addressing concerns, setting up payment plans, and processing payments.►Helmed onboarding of new providers, receiving and processing the Colorado Provider Application for each provider and submitting information to insurance applications —allowing providers to work for our facility and receive payments for the organization.►Created and maintained reports, helping Revenue Cycle Manager and CFO look behind the numbers and ensure insurance company compliance.►Reduced time to process patient financial assistance requests, gaining certification as an Application Assistance Site (CAAS) and follow all protocols to determine patient eligibility for Medicaid, CHP+ and various discount programs —awarded ~$50K yearly in additional assistance to patients.►Earned reputation for IT savviness, assisting staff of 25 with various IT related issues.

Craig, Colorado, United States

Prepared and examined financial records, maintaining the General Ledger System, entering yearly budgets into system, processing invoices, and sending out weekly checks. Served as backup for Payroll Coordinator and processed bi-weekly payroll as needed.►Generated financial reports and statements, exporting department expenses, and creating Pivot Tables to reveal how money was spent and for review by executive staff and preparing multiple department financial statements, combined financial statement and income statement.

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Bachelor'S Degree, It Management

Associate Of Science (As), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration