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Director of Information Technology

WESTMED Practice Partners LLC provides healthcare management services to physicians and hospitals.

DIRECTOR OF IT leveraging extensive senior leadership experience spearheading IT strategic planning, infrastructure scaling and optimization, and project implementation at an enterprise scale in the healthcare industry. Analytical and results-oriented changemaker with a demonstrated record of bolstering compliance, governance, quality, and cost-efficiency for technology solutions through the centralization and standardization of IT operations. Exceptional communicator skilled at fostering relationships with stakeholders up to the C-level, ensuring alignment to amplify the impact of major IT initiatives with budgets exceeding $10M. Adaptable and dedicated leader recognized for excellence in developing and managing top-performing and cross-functional teams, supporting personal and professional growth that contributes to the long-term success of the company. Areas of Expertise: IT Leadership Strategic Planning Infrastructure Development Project Management Digital Transformation Team Building & Development Cost Optimization Continuous Improvement Cyber-Defense Initiatives Database Management Security Frameworks Coaching & Mentoring Select Achievements: •Delivered enterprise-wide IT solutions, such as a change management program which increased uptime to 99.99% and bolstered collaboration, decreased unplanned changes by 95%, and increased change success by redesigning the documentation process and requirements for change approval. •Led key wins including directing the transition to a SaaS model for data warehousing solution which supported significant data growth and a flexible reporting model, and implementing a new cloud-based incident response platform to augment uptime and decrease the mean time to repair. •Identified critical gaps with HIPAA and PCI compliance, subsequently spearheading the implementation of a comprehensive organizational security and governance program to mitigate new and existing threats; additionally, led programs and audits to safeguard critical PCI DSS compliance. •Directed a data center expansion, introducing applications including an enterprise-wide revenue cycle management system, an EMR platform, and a contact center application supporting a contact center.