Michael O'Brien, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Lafayette, Indiana, United States

The associate director of the permanent diaconate plays a vital role within a Catholic diocese, providing compassionate support to the director in guiding men who are on their journey to becoming permanent deacons. This position involves overseeing their formation and offering encouragement throughout the discernment process, spiritual growth, and practical training. By fostering a nurturing environment, the associate director helps ensure that each candidate receives the guidance they need, all while reporting directly to the main director of the diaconate program.

Niagara Falls, New York, United States

As Vice President of Research and Development, I spearheaded innovation, driving competitive growth by advancing four critical solutions: AcuityPlus®, UniphyHealth, Emerald HIS, and Medici. I led the modernization of legacy platforms, enhancing scalability and user experience. My leadership positioned UniphyHealth to compete more effectively in the market by transitioning from CentOS 7 to Ubuntu and Objective-C to Swift, ensuring long-term sustainability and support.I implemented platform-based development strategies that streamlined processes and enhanced product integration while fostering cross-functional collaboration. A key focus of my leadership was mentoring junior developers into leadership roles, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.Managing global teams across development, QA, testing, and documentation, I optimized operational efficiency while driving business growth. Leveraging AI-powered data analytics, I continuously improved product offerings and automated vital processes, including parsing lab results into discrete data elements to accelerate client integration.Key Achievements:Product Innovation: Modernized AcuityPlus® to a C# platform, significantly improving scalability and performance.Platform Modernization: Future-proofed UniphyHealth by transitioning to modern OS and languages.Leadership Development: Mentored junior developers into leadership roles, fostering a culture of growth.AI and Data-Driven Insights: Implemented AI to automate data analysis, improving innovation and client integration.Strategic Roadmap Planning: Developed multi-year R&D roadmaps in collaboration with cross-functional teams, aligning technological advancements with business goals.Cross-functional Leadership: Led diverse, global teams, enhancing collaboration across departments.Intellectual Property and Compliance: Ensured all R&D efforts adhered to legal, IP, and compliance standards.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

I successfully led a diverse team of managers, developers, analysts, and testers, focusing on their professional growth and aligning their efforts with corporate objectives. I played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and launching the country's leading cardiology-specific EMR system, which significantly improved patient care, data management, and clinical workflows.I established the first Real-World Evidence data center dedicated to cardiology, revolutionizing patient data analysis and propelling advancements in cardiological research. Through strategic partnerships with esteemed medical institutions, I facilitated collaborative research initiatives that not only enhanced patient outcomes but also influenced treatment protocols.Key Accomplishments:1. Cardiology-Focused EMR: Led the development of a premier cardiology-specific EMR solution, setting new benchmarks in patient record management and clinical efficiency.2. Real-World Evidence Data Center: Established the first cardiology-specific Real-World Evidence data center, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance patient outcomes and expedite research.3. Strategic Partnerships: Successfully negotiated key contracts with leading medical schools, fostering collaborative research opportunities that significantly advanced the cardiology field and improved patient outcomes.4. Team Leadership: Cultivated the growth of a high-performing, cross-functional team, showcasing their professional development and project success as evidence of the potential for growth and success when aligned with corporate objectives.5. Data-Driven Insights: Leveraged advanced analytics to significantly enhance the development of our EMR and the operations of our data center, ensuring data integrity and compliance and paving the way for future advancements in the field.6. Scalability & Security: Oversaw the design of scalable and secure data center architecture, ensuring compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA.

As Director of Development, I led all aspects of application development, focusing on modernizing a legacy application into C#, enhancing system performance and scalability. I restructured the team into specialized functional areas—data access/API development, interface design, logic separation, and GUI development productivity—and ensured system stability. Key Achievements:Team Restructuring: By reorganizing the team for rapid development, I created a more efficient environment that significantly improved project execution, ensuring smoother and more successful outcomes.Agile Methodologies: Introduced daily stand-up meetings and established key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance team communication, accountability, and progress tracking.Innovation Over Technical Debt: I successfully shifted the team's focus from managing legacy systems to driving innovation. This strategic shift enabled the expansion of our product capabilities and fostered a forward-looking approach to development.Talent Acquisition & Development: Strategically recruited and built a high-performing team while managing costs. I also mentored team members to support their professional growth.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Created cross-functional committees with sales and professional services, successfully resolving bottlenecks in the sales and implementation processes, leading to improved project delivery.Best Practices in Development: Implemented regular code reviews to standardize development practices, improve cross-training, and ensure seamless project continuity within the team.SQL Optimization: Focused on performance tuning and scalability for MS SQL databases, ensuring our infrastructure could efficiently scale with increasing demands.I built a development environment that consistently delivered high-quality software solutions. I am deeply committed to driving continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with business goals, and fostering a culture of growth and excellence.

Fishers, In

Harrison, Oh

As a SQL Database Administrator, I supported an existing SQL Server solution while architecting, developing, and deploying a highly efficient OLTP system, focusing on ensuring optimal performance and global data accessibility while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).Key Responsibilities:Architecting & Development: Designed and developed a highly efficient OLTP system, utilizing technical engineering skills to optimize database performance.Data Management: Implemented data partitioning strategies, SSRS reporting, and SSIS package development to enhance data accessibility and reporting capabilities.Real-time Monitoring: Established solutions to ensure data integrity and system performance across environments.Global Data Synchronization: Deployed a replication-compliant system using SSIS packages to move data across global retail manufacturing factories, ensuring continuous operations and data consistency.Replication & Large-scale Data Processing: Built and managed a multi-server replication farm, ensuring data availability across locations and optimizing large-scale data processing.Disaster Recovery: Oversaw SQL Cluster management and developed comprehensive disaster recovery server farms to safeguard against potential system failures.Team Management & Coaching: Provided coaching to team members, fostering a culture of technical proficiency and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.Product Analysis & Engineering: Conducted thorough product analysis and engineering to meet technical requirements, ensuring solutions aligned with business goals.Skills:Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of SQL Server and database management.Presentation Skills: Communicated technical concepts effectively to stakeholders.Legacy Systems: Managed and optimized legacy systems while implementing modern solutions.I consistently delivered high-quality database solutions that supported operational efficiency and drove manufacturing process improvements.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

As the Manager of Information Systems, I supervised and directed all IT operations, overseeing system and software development for corporate hardware and software. My role involved crafting and executing product strategies that aligned with organizational objectives, ensuring technology initiatives effectively supported business goals.Key Responsibilities:IT Operations Management: Managed daily IT operations to ensure the seamless integration and performance of corporate systems.Team Leadership: Led and mentored a diverse team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged innovation and continuous improvement.Product Engineering: Directed product engineering efforts, translating technical requirements into actionable development plans.Stakeholder Engagement: Engaged with stakeholders to gather insights, ensuring technology solutions met user needs and expectations.Product Analysis: Conducted thorough product analysis to identify opportunities for improvement within our software solutions.Presentation Skills: Developed and delivered compelling presentations to executive leadership, effectively communicating technical concepts and project updates.Skills:Product Strategies: Expertise in crafting effective product strategies aligned with business objectives.Executive Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change through technology.Technical Requirements: Strong aptitude for translating complex technical requirements into clear action plans.Team Management: Track record of building high-performing teams focused on professional development and operational excellence.By leveraging my technical expertise alongside strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, I successfully drove technology initiatives that enhanced organizational efficiency and supported strategic growth.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Lead Programmer, Global Incident and Change Management Systems (GIMMS)As the Lead Programmer for the 21 CFR Part 11 validated Global Incident and Change Management Systems (GIMMS), I was responsible for designing and implementing robust software solutions that ensured compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Architecting & Development: Led the architecture and development of GIMMS, ensuring the system met both functional and regulatory requirements for incident and change management.Regulatory Compliance: Ensured all developments adhered to 21 CFR Part 11 regulations, implementing necessary controls for electronic records and signatures to guarantee data integrity.Data Governance: Established data governance practices to manage data quality, security, and compliance, fostering trust in the data used for decision-making.C-Suite Collaboration: Acted as the sole developer in direct communication with C-Suite executives, translating complex technical concepts into strategic insights and actionable plans.Project Leadership: Directed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that all system features aligned with business objectives and compliance mandates.Training & Support: Provided training and ongoing support to end-users, facilitating a smooth transition to the new system while addressing any concerns or challenges.Skills:Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in software development with a focus on regulatory environments.Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions.Stakeholder Engagement: Developed effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Through my leadership in architecting and developing GIMMS, I successfully contributed to a compliant, efficient incident and change management process that enhanced overall organizational performance.

Built the first successfully deploy repair line tracking software solution for Hewlett Packard

Mcclellan Afb, Sacramento Ca

I began my career in the Microscopy Lab before transitioning to the project office, where I took on the role of Project Manager. My primary responsibilities included managing samples processed in various high-tech laboratories, including the Microscopy Lab, Electron Microscope, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer, and Terminal Ion Mass Spectrometer.Key Responsibilities:Sample Management: Oversaw all samples processed in the Microscopy Lab, ensuring accurate tracking and timely analysis of results.Data Analysis: Conducted thorough analysis of processed samples to determine their origin, last use, and applications, with a focus on nuclear detection and monitoring nuclear treaties.Nuclear Detection: Monitored nuclear activities and detected potential violations of nuclear treaties, contributing to global security initiatives.Research & Development: Engaged in research to develop new systems and improve existing methodologies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory processes.Technical Skills: Leveraged technical skills to build, create, and troubleshoot issues in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, ensuring optimal performance.Advanced Skills: Developed advanced competencies in mathematics, statistics, thermodynamics, chemistry, and fundamentals of nuclear activity, applying this knowledge to complex problem-solving in the lab.Skills:Project Management: Strong organizational and leadership abilities, managing cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.Data Analysis: Expertise in collecting and analyzing data related to chemical, biological, and nuclear materials.Research & Development: Proven track record of innovating and enhancing existing systems and methodologies.Through my experience in the Microscopy Lab and project office, I have honed my skills in data analysis and project management. I have contributed to advancements in nuclear detection and ensured compliance with international treaties.

Ramstein Ab, West Germany

I was assigned to the 86th EMS Squadron, while I was there we transitioned from the F4 to the F16, we also shipped out older weapons.

Associate'S Degree, Physics, 3.89

Mathematics And Computer Science, 3.95

Mathematics And Computer Science, 3.99

General Studies, 4.0