Objectives:

Senior Technology Executive seeks challenging opportunity to build or mentor a business or technology team in developing and delivering innovative technology solutions on-time and in budget as the CTO or equivalent

Professional Summary:

• Dynamic leadership experience providing value in leading and achieving business objectives by aligning Technology solutions to the needs of business.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to build client relationships at any level of the organization comfortable communicating with C level management, partners, technical staff, sales and customers.
• Proven analytical and organizational effectiveness utilized in strategic planning.
• Demonstrated competence in creating budgets and managing P L.
• Successfully manages project scope and delivery of technology and business solutions.
• Proven track record of building and mentoring cross-functional teams including in-house, consultants, off-shore.
• Dedicated to continuous improvements, establishing ownership and implement change with collaboration and partnership.
• Solid understanding of business functions and processes to manage risk consistently.
• Creative and analytical problem solver with ability to create innovative solutions to drive revenue, improve customer service, and reduce expenses.

SKILLS SUMMARY

• Skills: Management Methodologies including, 4 Disciplines of Execution 4DX by Sean Covey , Program Management, Project Management, SDLC Management, Enterprise Integration, Process Improvement, Process-Based Management, Re-Engineering Processes, Project Definition and Start-Up, Team Building, Training Development, Integrated Product Development, Key Management Relationships, Oral/Written communications, Creative Problem Solving, Strategic Planning Budgets.
• Tools: Advanced levels of Microsoft Office Project, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, MS SQL, Access , WebEx, Project Tracker.
• Technology solutions utilized: Management Agile , Software as a Service SaaS , Microsoft 3 Tier Environment , ASP.Net, C , MS SQL, Enterprise Cloud, Avaya Nortel Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Phone system, Team Foundation Server, Web services.

Experience:

Consultant

Various Business and Technology Assignments

Vice President of Information Technology

• A national alliance of eye care providers that leverages the combined strength of its member companies to provide revenue enhancing, cost saving and market expanding opportunities
• Led the creation of the Technology Solutions and Technology Customer Service areas at Opti-Port HQ:
• Created the technology vision of adaptive scalable applications utilizing emerging technologies and flexible employees operating in a technology profit center
• Effectively managed Profit and Loss P L with technology expenses consistently under budget and revenues exceeded
• Solutions successfully delivered on-time and in budget include a leading Business to Business B2B optical portal, a Business to Consumer B2C contact lens portal and a web based eyecare provider community.
• Gathered requirements from internal and external stakeholders
• Designed and implemented the architecture for the solutions
• Created, maintained and deployed all policy and procedures for the department to support 250 locations nationwide
• Selected and implemented the tools and services including Software as a Service SaaS , Enterprise
• Clouds, C , ASP.NET, MS SQL, Team Foundation Server, Web Services and Voice Over IP VOIP
• Created and managed job descriptions, roles, compensation and incentive packages
• Hired and managed all technology staff including engineers and customer service representatives
• Led the development using Agile project management methodology in managing the development of Software as a Service SaaS , Microsoft 3 Tier Environment, in Enterprise Clouds
• Contracted and created web services with optical distributors, Electronic Medical Records EMR and
• Practice Management Organizations, and Financial Services
• Installed, trained and deployed Software as a Service SaaS technology solutions
• Software as a Service SaaS applications drove revenue to Opti-Port resulting in Technology area becoming a profit center
• Technology solutions value add proposition to eyecare providers included improvement of customer service with real-time information, process stream lining, increasing revenues and lowered product acquisition cost
• Effective leader utilizing 4 Disciplines of Execution 4DX management methodology to grow and motivate staff
• Successfully recruited, trained software engineers and technical customer service individuals on company objectives, values, technical skills and value on delivering solutions on-time and in-budget
• Project management utilizing Agile with daily, weekly status updates with engineers and CSR, monthly reports to CEO and presentation to the board every 6 months
• Designed and implemented Software as a Service SaaS applications to ensure scalability, adaptability, lower installation cost and rapid deployment
• Contracted and designed secure remote hosting environment for an enterprise cloud: Independently validated for compliance against PCI DSS and SOC formerly SAS 70 frameworks
• Scalable: Dynamically increase or decrease capacities for disk, CPU and memory based on demand
• Rapid deployment, browser based zero client no application software required to install at client Dramatically lowered cost of application development with single version of code
• Deployed adaptive architecture with a flexible business layer to support and adapt processes to scale from an single location eyecare provider to enterprise chains
• Core technology consisted of Enterprise Clouds, Software as a Service SaaS , C , ASP.Net, MS SQL, Web Services, Team foundation Server, Avaya Nortel Voice Over IP VOIP

Confidential

Vice President Healthcare Solutions

• A global IT consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in Chesterfield Missouri with a subsidiary in Bangalore India. Company focus was aiding clients to achieve business value through process and technology innovation
• Vice President Healthcare Solutions Lead Healthcare Solutions offshore business:
• Developed business process outsourcing BPO business plan
• Created marketing collateral, scripts, leave behinds
• Developed relationships with third party administrators TPAs , and Managed Care Organizations MCOs
• Responsible for sales and marketing to Chief Executives
• Development of business process outsourcing BPO business plan
• Creator of the Healthcare BPO marketing plan with a target market of leading Hospitals, Insurance companies, TPAs , MCOs , and leading healthcare companies

Confidential

Executive Healthcare Consultant

• A premier recruiting and search organization servicing leading healthcare, medical services, medical manufacturer, pharmaceutical, biotech, banking, financial services, construction, architectural and engineering companies seeking to hire the best possible management talent
• Executive Healthcare Consultant focus was on delivering quality individuals with backgrounds in
• Hospitals Healthcare Systems Mid-level to Executive Management Ancillary Services Medical
• Information and Technology Data Repositories Management Medical Software Development E-Business Information technology related monitoring devices, telemedicine and Software development related areas
• Led the company in revenue in January 2004
• Revenue generated was approximately 100 greater than the 2nd place sales consultant
• One of the fastest first sales in the history of the company
• Most effective consultant in networking successfully with Presidents and CEOs

Confidential

Technology Consultant

• A full feature printer offering a broad spectrum of services from conventional, lasers to variable data print on demand applications utilizing innovative emerging technology
• Mission was to create an industry leading solution enabling customers via the Web to link up with Jerome's extensive printing infrastructure. This systems goal was to be human engineered for ease of use and chameleon like in its ability to incorporate customers complex policies and file formats in the creation of clients personalized member handbooks and identification cards. This was accomplished with the first client utilizing the system in less than 5 months
• Led the creation of the emerging technology department:
• Developed vision of the concept, design and creation of complex web based applications
• Managed 30 employees
• Performed project management utilizing Waterfall methodology
• Managed a budget of up to 2.5 million dollars annually for capital expenditures and vendor services
• Responded to multimillion dollar Request for Information RFI Request for Proposal RFPs
• Vendor contracting
• Technology and healthcare industry expert participating in closing multi-million dollar sales
• Created and delivered compelling presentations to sales prospects
• Created a comprehensive testing program
• Developed a comprehensive project plan to Integrate complex new policies, procedures and data formats and determine impact on operations internally and on external 3rd party organizations
• Developed DigeOrder and DigeCenter which have become the cornerstone in Digital Imaging on Demand web based applications for leading healthcare companies
• Authored the unique foundation with a nick name of 'Chameleon' for its ability to transform, adapt and administer complex healthcare policies and procedures for multibillion dollar organizations without writing new code
• Application created an unique competitive advantage in the marketplace and was without peer
• Human engineered for ease of use and reduction of the time required to implement
• Revamped the company's network infrastructure to leading edge standards
• Acquired software, equipment and setup a collocation site in approximately 60 days to process benefit inquiries from over 2 million health care members
• Created commercial grade foundation utilizing Microsoft N-tier infrastructure
• Designed and implemented Server room and network background which support Layer 5 GB switching
• Lead revamping of disaster recovery plan
• Designed and implemented co-location cage to support high volume non-stop application
• Core technology consisted of Software as a Service SaaS , VB.Net, ASP.Net, MS SQL, Web Services

Confidential

Vice President Technology

• A leading edge technology startup, spun off from Platinum Health Care which developed and marketed an Internet based Employer/Employee portal solution to midsized employers. This Web based application reduced the employers administrative cost and improved employee moral by using the Internet for enrollment in group health benefits and facilitating effective communication with employees
• Founder and the head of the technology department was accountable for aspects of technology managed an annual budget of 1.2 million dollars for staffing and equipment
• Led the development of an award winning web based application supporting a comprehensive employee / employer benefits portal interfacing to many systems of diverse technology including legacy, client server and web
• Directed a diverse team to build an as Software as a Service SaaS application which was recognized as being one of the leading Web applications for administration of employee benefits
• Successfully managed the development and implementation of Web based applications
• Instrumental in determining and designing the product components to bring to market
• Effective closer with Owners, Chief Technology Officers and heads of Human Resources
• Orchestrated the rapid transition morphing of the Internet core system from Platinum Health Care into a broad base employee benefits system without losing any staff and bringing the product to market in 60 days
• Author of industry grade foundation utilizing Microsoft N-tier infrastructure and high volume backbone
• Core technology consisted of Software as a Service SaaS , VB.Net, ASP.Net, MS SQL, Web Services

Confidential

Vice President Technology

• One of the founders of this leading edge Health Plan whose mission was to bring more direct contracting between employers and providers of healthcare utilizing the Internet in the delivery of group health insurance
• Founder and the head of the technology department:
• Accountable for complete development of the technology department from the ground floor up
• Technical expert closer for major sales
• Created prototype
• Presented technology solution to prospective clients and trade shows
• Managed an annual budget of 1 million dollars for staffing and equipment
• Responsible for application and Infrastructure design project management utilizing waterfall Internet security/operations/hosting vendor interfaces directed Customer training directed the design, development and deployment of the technical infrastructure from the ground floor
• Lead and was the primary contributor in business requirements and product design
• Project lead working with Inforte Corporation of Chicago in the successful development of an Internet based system that was 1 of 3 finalists in the category of Microsoft Certified Solution Providers Competition as Best Electronic Commerce Solution in 1999
• Core technology consisted of Com , ASP, VB, VB Scripting, as Software as a Service SaaS and MS SQL7

Consultant

Confidential

• A privately held technology company who was committed to deploying the finest enterprise practice management system to providers of health care. Utilizing client server technology, customized solutions, and responsive customer service they built a loyal customer base
• Developed the 1996/97 MicroMed's business plan developed cornerstone strategic relationships participated in interviewing / qualifying key employees
• While President was in hospital marketed company to venture capitalists to obtain an infusion of funds to take this leading edge organization nationwide
• Established a relationship with Compaq a major computer vendor who featured MicroMed's practice
• management system software in an international event with key note speakers of: Bill Gates, Microsoft,
• CEO Andy Grove, Intel, CEO Eckhard Pfeifffer, Compaq, CEO and Joe Marengi, Novell, President
• Responsible for establishing relationship with Compaq to showcase MicoMeds application in Compaqs
• booth at the HIMMS/1997 trade show in San Diego California
• Core technology consisted of 3 tier client server infrastructure utilizing NT VB, objects MS SQL 6.5

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Confidential

Chief Information Officer then Consultant

• A Health Maintenance Organization startup dedicated to reducing costs and improving customer service.
• Head of technology and acting head of operations was accountable for policy, budgeting, staffing, and managing:
• Applications Development
• Telecom and Data communications
• Member Services/Enrollment
• Healthcare claims area
• Architect of Tritons Information Services Strategic Plan
• Hired the initial operations and technical staff consisting of 21 FTEs
• Budgeting for all areas of responsibility
• Key Information strategic relationships
• Annual budget of 1.8 Million dollars
• Core technology consisted of Compaq servers running on a Novell network

Confidential

Vice President Information Services and Technologies

• Duties were expanded to include the administration and management of Physician Health Plan and GenCares combined technology areas including:
• Head of Electronic Data Interchange area for the Midwest region
• Responsible for planning and budgeting
• Annual budget of 3 Million dollars
• Developed and implemented the strategic initiatives for Information Services
• Performed due diligence of potential strategic partners and potential acquisitions
• Architect of the information system department that was awarded as being in the top 5 most technologically advanced healthcare organizations by InfoCare magazine spring 1995
• Consistently maintained one of the lowest employee turnover rates in the company

Confidential

Director Information Services

• Progressive Health Maintenance organization HMO quickly gained market share and held a very successful IPO
• Director Information Services and a Senior Staff Member was accountable for Technology policy, budgeting, staffing and:
• Negotiation and acquisition of Information Services Software and Hardware
• Participation in the startup of a mail order pharmacy organization PBM
• Participation of electronic healthcare clearing house spin-off
• Responsible for the remote management of an HMOs Information Services Department
• Appointed by Tom Zorumski to the position of Director on Internal Board, spring 1994
• Managed technology infrastructure HP 3000 mini running RISC MACESS imaging and workflow large custom developed managed care delivery systems

Confidential

Manager, Data Processing

• Progressive Health Maintenance organization HMO startup quickly gained market share and held a very successful IPO as GenCare Health Systems Inc.
• Manager Data Processing:
• Launched the Local Data Processing area
• Setup and managed all related technical areas in this startup Health Maintenance Organization Managed HP 3000 mini running RISC