Information Technology is crucial in any organization, from small businesses to enterprises. I've dedicated my career to learning operational aspects of business and then solving problems by finding technology solutions that increase efficiency, reduce risk, safeguard threats (both externally and internally) and just as importantly, to maximize revenue. These have been life-long business passions that I've adhered to consistently.I have led private and corporate business entities through technology projects and implementations including setting budgets, finding the right vendor partner(s), contract negotiations, cost containment strategies, SLA establishment and KPI monitoring analytics to ensure accountability, system support matrixes, business continuity, to name just a few.A listing of my core competencies include: Medical Facility Patient Workflow Software Solutions Integration Program Management Conflict Resolution Specification Reviews Budgeting & Forecasting Business Development Continuity Leadership Technical WritingAvailable to discuss new opportunities in the Kansas City area or virtual (remote) and I am willing to relocate. Please contact me at rick@rarnold.com.TECHNICAL SKILLS Languages: HTML 5, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell Platforms / OS: Linux, UNIX, Ubuntu, Windows, macOS, ServiceNow, AWS & Azure Cloud, Orion SolarWinds Applications: VMWare, ESXi, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace Databases: Microsoft SQL, Oracle, DB2, MySQL Tools: HL7 / API / FHIR, Microsoft SharePoint, Salesforce, ServiceNow, VoIP Call Center, CiscoWorks Other: Web Solutions (Coding / Certificate Management), Remote Management Software, Cisco (Router, Firewall, UCCS VoIP)