Independent Information Technology Consultant working in partnership with clients on aligning technology with business objectives. Specifically assisted clients with risk assessments, healthcare governance, security audits (HIPAA, SSAE16, PCI-DSS), system process and workflow, DevOps implementation, IT infrastructure/Cloud Services, datacenter consolidation, and Release of Information workflow.

CIOX Health is the nation’s largest provider of release of information service and audit management software. HealthPort processes and delivers over 23 million ROI requests per year for over 14,000 hospitals, clinics, and payer systems. CIOX Health employs over 6000 associates with revenues of $620 Million. CIO – 2012 - March 2016Previous positions with HealthPort Technologies: VP, IT Operations - 2009-2012Responsible for the daily operations and strategic vision of CIOX Health Information Technology teams. Liaised daily with cross-functional teams, vendors, and management in the planning and execution of major IT initiatives. Directly managed and mentored a team of 68 multidisciplinary employees in supporting the operational and strategic goals of the company. Provide three-year planning for IT systems, infrastructure, and security roadmaps. Managed a SG&A and Capital budget of $42 million.Responsible for transformational leadership in areas of governance, DevOps, IT Strategy, and operational security.Lead migration to O365 for 6000 end users across the US. Established governance program and audit methodology. Successfully passing HIPAA, PCI, SSAE16 SOC2 audits with no material deficiencies. Experienced in implementing DevOps, configuration management, and continuous release methodologies to enhance service and customer satisfaction.

Advanced progressively through positions of increasing responsibility from initial role as IT Project Manager to Vice President, IT for this $400M global leader in financial recovery auditing and profit improvement. PRGX provided financial services to Fortune 1000 clients across more than 40 countries. VICE PRESIDENT IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS, 2005 – 2009DIRECTOR, IT OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT, 2002 – 2005IT PROJECT MANAGER, 2000 – 2002Responsible for all aspects of operations and support globally for enterprise-wide IT infrastructure. Managed the infrastructure and support teams located across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Created and implemented detailed project strategies. Developed and managed $34 million in SG&A and Capital budgets. Conducted monthly P&L variance reports and analysis.

Managed all aspects of IT infrastructure design, development, and support. Oversaw the full life cycle of several projects concurrently. Supervised and mentored multidisciplinary team of IT professionals. Directed the design and development of several innovative technologies for eCheck-up.com, a Web-based accounting / payroll / reporting system based on the Lawson accounting system. Coordinated network administration efforts for dental office staff and doctors located across multiple states.

Supervised a team of seven developers and support staff. Coordinated workflow and needs analysis efforts. Planned and managed IT budget and created departmental financial statements. Managed all IT development and conversion projects.