Ray C. Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Ray leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the Fitness Square app, providing personalized health and fitness management through Telehealth services, biometric scanning, and advanced algorithms. His role is to provideVision and Strategy:• Define the vision and strategic direction for incorporating AI into the Fitness Square app.• Communicate the technical strategy to stakeholders and align it with business objectives.Team Management:• Lead the technical team in implementing and maintaining AI-driven features.• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the technology team.Partnerships and Collaboration:• Establish partnerships with technology providers, health platforms, and AI specialists.• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., marketing, customer support) to ensure a cohesive product strategy.Minimal• Co-developed user interface for Android and iOS platforms.• Identify and select the most suitable biometric scanning technologies.• Oversee the integration of wearable devices with the app for real-time health data collection.• Data Management: Co-develop robust data collection frameworks to ensure accurate and secure biometric data capture.• Implement protocols for continuous monitoring and real-time data transmission.• Using Lifespan and linear regression models to train to predict individual customized health journeys.Key Metrics: High volume of daily app traffic and subscription churn rate to identify areas for improvement to enhance customer retention.Demo is available.

Ray has developed the MVP of Battery Management Systems that cater to the auto industry. He co-developed the rule base and communicated requirements effectively to partners and stakeholders. Wearing multiple hats as an Artificial Intelligence engineer with a Data Scientist's mindset, Ray is dedicated to challenges in AI-based projects. He consistently upgrades his knowledge in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence sphere, eager to merge state-of-the-art techniques with cutting-edge AI and Data Science technology. Ray has experience developing machine learning and deep learning solutions using Python, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, and other relevant tools. He is proficient in end-to-end software development and research in diverse domains, including Analytics, Computer Vision, NLP/LLM, and he is currently working on Generative AI.The demo is available for the Minimal Viable Product showcase of DriveAi.

Technically and functional savvy leader with 15 years of experience and expertise in all facets of Information Technology including, holding titles from Implementation Consultant, Team Leader, and Developer to Project Manager. Skilled in collaborating with all members of an organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing custom technology solutions. Proven track record of providing strategic IT leadership and management to large, highly complex organizations, transforming back off system integrations, and troubleshooting multifaceted system issues. I am a seasoned executive who has worked for several global management consulting. Over the course of my years, I have delivered measurable value globally, including one of the largest Healthcare providers, Ascension, for Healthcare Information Management and also in providing campus solutions to Universities. I have developed a successful track record in the areas of management, especially providing strategic IT leadership and management to implement large business transformation and Back Office System integrations, developing corporate IT strategy, methodology, and improving efficiency. I bring innovation and ideas. I can provide functional seminars to executives to educate them on ideas and strategies. My experience consists of• Healthcare Information Management, IT Strategy and Outsourcing• Global IT System Strategy and Implementations• Business Transformation and Outsourcing• Business Process Design & Reengineering for Global Business Operations and Infrastructure• Project Estimation and Project Planning Designing• Business Development• Experience with attack and penetration and conduct cyber security fit/gap.• Large Global Scale Program Management, including Business Development, Product Management, Offshore Development, Program and Global System Integration

Austin, Texas, Us

Ray was responsible for strategic planning, program design, and partnering with key stakeholders to understand the organization's needs in terms of manager development. He oversaw multiple projects, including an on-prem application to AWS migration, consolidating reporting dashboard, and on-prem datasets to new cloud Data catalog migration and implementation.Ray's task was to ensure that the projects were completed successfully while reducing risks and promoting collaboration and communication among team members. Additionally, he designed new approaches to manager development and maintained a strategic plan that bridged the program's vision and strategy with execution.Ray demonstrated his ability to step up and promote collaboration and communication by implementing a 10-minute retrofitting process after each major milestone, creating a clear reporting dashboard for the project, and providing risk mitigation measures. He also designed new approaches to manager development and created a strategic plan that aligned with multiple stakeholders, program sponsors, and operations and communications teams.Ray's efforts were recognized when he received a bonus award in 2022. His projects were completed successfully, and his risk mitigation measures ensured that the projects were completed with minimal issues. Additionally, his new approaches to manager development and strategic plan bridged the program's vision and strategy with execution, allowing multiple stakeholders, program sponsors, and operations and communications teams to align with and fully support the implementation of the program.Overall, Ray's experience shows his ability to work strategically, promote collaboration and communication, and reduce risks while leading multiple projects to successful completion.Projects: • On-Prem application to AWS migration. • Consolidating reporting Dashboard. • On-Prem datasets to new cloud Data catalog migration and implementation.

Austin, Texas, Us

I lead a team of 5 FTEs that consist of data analysts, technical support, and research specialists. I Assisted the Unit’s Medical Research Specialist with scientific and epidemiologic research with data critical populations for vaccination and assissted the Unit with fulfilling reporting requirements on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in Texas.I also provided accurate and timely information on vaccines available and researched behind their development for within the Immunization Program in Texas such as the Texas Vaccines For Children (TVFC) program. I have helped coordinated and communicated with regional and local public health entities on COVID-19 vaccine data and assisted with the development of training, resource documents, and data for the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website.In addition I also assisted with responses to, and tracking of, routine and ad hoc data requests related to COVID-19 vaccination. Other operation that I do includes evaluation and disseminating information on the impact of COVID-19 on routine immunization practices, in coordination with other Unit staff such as InterOperability unit. Since I am Team lead, I managed the $944 thousand grant from CDC for operations cost to ensure the Immunization Information System, ImmTrac2, will meet the national standard for data portability.

Bridgeton, Mo, Us

Assisted with technical design review, prototype development, system validations, and work-product assessments for Canada Healthcare Services and Royal Caribbean implementationsDeveloped security matrices, trees, and test scripts; deployed security configuration into test environments prior to launching into the production environmentUtilized Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) to monitor the safety of 10g/11g databases; reported and resolved issuesFacilitated the implementation of the risk assessment and monitoring framework for SOC reportingGuided 4 security team members by reviewing and providing guidance in the development and maintenance of SOC scoping documentation including system understanding, process flows, and system infrastructure diagramsSet and implement user access controls and identity and access management systemsPerform regular audits to ensure security practices are compliantManaged Cloud Security with AIM, cybersecurity such as code walk through, stop threats, prove compliance and ensure business continuity

Bridgeton, Mo, Us

PeopleSoft Application:Created application engine and component interface for custom third party integration with financial systems for vendor, credit card processing, and general ledger functionsDesigned and implemented full HCM security project model including time and labor, row-level, primary permission, security tree, business unit FSCM, query, and process security; trained client’s administrative team on ongoing managementand maintenance of security configuration and customized security PeopleCodeDesign Fluid User Interfaces by customizing components and pages for a fluid display

Bridgeton, Mo, Us

Assisted with technical design review, prototype development, system validations, and work-product assessments for Canada Healthcare Services and Royal Caribbean implementationsDeveloped security matrices, trees, and test scripts; deployed security configuration into test environments prior to launching into the production environmentUtilized Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) to monitor safety of 10g/11g databases; reported and resolved issuesFacilitated the implementation of the risk assessment and monitoring framework for SOC reportingGuided 4 security team members by reviewing and providing guidance in the development and maintenance of SOC scoping documentation including system understanding, process flows, and system infrastructure diagramsSet and implement user access controls and identity and access management systemsPerform regular audits to ensure security practices are compliantManaged Cloud Security with AIM, cybersecurity such as code walk through, stop threats, prove compliance and ensure business continuity.

Bridgeton, Mo, Us

Reviewed and analyzed business requirements compared to Self-Service and Payroll system capabilities; identified and documented areas of disconnectSuccessfully completed 200 role assignment project including development of custom PeopleSoft coding and SQL statements to replace existing user roles with newly created role; supported testing and deployment of projectReported and managed 40+ defects; collaborated with an offshore hosting company to ensure timely report and resolution of technical issues, defects, and system glitchesOrganized daily meetings that consist of four developers, two designers, six testers and six project stakeholders to deliver accomplishments from prior day, discuss individual present tasks and to discover potential roadblocksCreates and analyzes six reports to help run IT Support business (daily, weekly, monthly) metrics from customer satisfaction surveys, and SCCM reportsManaged risk by team collaboration from 4 departments to avoid common pitfalls and inefficienciesActs in a liaison role with 4+ vendors; engages vendors as needed to resolve or proactively remediate issues; maintains and nurtures relationships with software vendors

Austin, Tx, Us

I managed the delivery of InfoSec roadmap projects and initiatives. I defined project deliverables and monitored the status of tasks. I drafted action plans and I led meetings with department leadership to review project status and proposed changed. I collaborated with the cross-functional team to draft project schedules and plans. I developed analytics results to allow senior management to understand the impact of timescales and resources used to achieve strategic business goals.

My primarily responsible is to work with business and technology partners to streamline requests for access from healthcare providers to competitively sensitive client information (CSCI). I focused on the process with detail orientated for security integration in a fast-moving and dynamic environment. I am using Agile/Kanban/Jira experience to manage the project and provide hands-on if necessary. By applying my Technical Architecture/Design knowledge, I am regulating data access by users.

Saint Louis, Mo, Us

My current assignment is the day-to-day operation and direction of projects with focus on strategic Client, Vendor, Business Development projects for a healthcare provider corporation. I am also responsible for planning, controlling and reporting of status to upper management and working with internal resources on the project. But my main focus is that I facilitate and coordinate communication with internal staff and external customers. Overall, my job is to deliver projects on schedule, within the budget and the scope, and meeting the expectations of the internal and external stakeholders (members, vendors and providers).

I have delivered two comprehensive enterprise application solutions and upgraded based on fit/gap analysis, business and functionality requirements, specific customer needs, and technical assessments; ensures solutions comply with statements ofwork (SOWs) and applicable business requirement documents (BRDs). The budget was estimated to be over 15 million for a 5 years implementation plan. I coordinated and oversaw four implementation/upgrade phases including remote and on-site requirements discovery, configuration, testing, reengineering/rework, quality assurance (QA), deployment, and post-live issue resolution and customer support.● Created and managed four project plans, timelines, releases, schedules, milestones, and internal and external communications; scheduled and facilitated all status meetings and management/executive updates● Subject matter expert (SME) for PeopleSoft systems upgrades, Update Manager (PUM), change management and control,global searches and search pages (SES), Fluid User Interface, SQL and reporting; received 2013 Outstanding PerformanceAward for contributions to PNC Bank project with a 15% reduction in resource costing● Key projects/clients include: Emory University (FIN/SCM Upgrade) (5 million), University of Minnesota (HCM 9.2 , CS 9.2, FIN/SCM 9.2 Upgrade), The Hartford (Oracle Configuration Control Governors - CCG), and PNC Bank (PeopleSoft 9.2Upgrade) for HCM and Fianancial; exceeding 10 million over a 5 years plan.● I have oversight post implementation support to the Business Units for HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Time and Labor, Financial (AP, AR, Journal and Supply Chain), and other associated modules● Drove alignment and improvement across the team by identifying and analyzing trends and roadblocks, presents findings and suggestions to Leadership management

• Ensured timely and accurate software integrations, conversions, upgrades, updates, and configuration changes; served as Senior Consultant, Project Manager, Senior Implementation Consultant, Implementation Consultant, PeopleSoft Administrator, and Security Consultant for various projects and initiatives. • Managed all aspects of projects including planning, tracking, analysis, reporting, and overall application support.• Key projects/clients include: People’s Clinic (PeopleSoft Self Service & Finance implementation), UCPhysicians (Software Upgrade), Smurfit Stone (PeopleSoft Self Service & Finance implementation), Colorado University (HCM Implementation & Update), California State University Los Angeles (Campus Solution), Washington University (Campus Solution), Atria Senior Living (Financial implementation), and Davita Health (Interface & Active Directory implementation). Consolidated implementation timeframe from years to an average of 6 months.

• Applied SAS 77 controls in financial module, implemented and oversaw 2 million security management project.• Applied social engineering skills to enter client’s premises to conduct security test.• Applied security tools to test system security integrity and provided re-engineering processes to comply with state mandate security policy.• Trained and mentored client’s resources to achieve expertise in maintaining the implemented product.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

• Mentored, trained, and managed six (6) junior team members, ensuring adequate product knowledge and subject matter expertise in enterprise security.• Designed Single Sign On process and oversaw a 1.5 million security project in Hardware, software and training.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

• Managed and directed the department to achieve successful software, hardware implementation.• Created help desk support team and end user system training program.• Developed and implemented records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assures compliance with the housing program.• Interviews personnel and conducts on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Computer Science

Full Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Mathematics