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Veteran Healthcare IT Executive

Fractional CIO | CIO | Health Insurance IT Transformation Leader

United States

Description

This executive is a seasoned CIO with 25 years transforming IT functions within mid-market U.S. health insurance organizations. Specializing in aligning IT strategy, operations, and culture, they develop secure, compliant, and scalable technology environments that support business objectives. This leader employs a pragmatic, phased method for diagnosing IT challenges, delivering targeted wins, and establishing lasting IT strategies. Their expertise spans cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, vendor management, and interim leadership during acquisition-induced transitions.

Key Roles

  • •Served as Chief Information Officer driving cybersecurity and compliance efforts, including SOC 2 and HIPAA attestations, at a leading health insurer
  • •Founded and led a fractional CIO advisory practice supporting diverse health plan clients across Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and ACA markets
  • •Led IT transformation and established the first Security Operations Center at a regional healthcare cooperative during its acquisition transition
  • •Held executive leadership roles delivering tailored technology solutions and managing high-performing teams within the healthcare payer sector

Meet Me

I’m a fractional and full-time CIO passionate about revitalizing IT organizations within mid-market health plans. My focus centers on security, compliance, and cultivating teams that deliver clear business value. I prioritize transparency, structured approaches, and immediate wins that set the stage for long-term success. When IT aligns with business strategy, organizations achieve secure, scalable growth.

Personas

Healthcare IT Transformation Leader

  • •Directs IT strategy and operations tailored for mid-market health insurance entities
  • •Recognized for stabilizing underperforming IT teams and building scalable, compliant infrastructure
  • •Specialist in advancing healthcare security certifications like SOC 2 and HIPAA

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

This professional excels at transforming mid-market healthcare IT organizations grappling with security, compliance, and operational hurdles. Using a structured, phased methodology, they stabilize IT functions, drive rapid improvements, and craft scalable strategies aligned with business priorities. Their combined hands-on CIO experience and fractional consultancy empowers leadership through complex transitions while building sustainable IT capabilities.

Functional Skills

IT Strategy & Leadership
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Strategic IT Alignment- Aligns IT initiatives with health plan business objectives to maximize investment and operational outcomes.
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Interim & Fractional CIO Roles- Provides interim leadership to stabilize IT organizations and navigate transitions and transformations.
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Leadership Development- Coaches and cultivates IT leadership teams to enhance engagement, accountability, and sustained performance.
Security & Compliance
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Cybersecurity Initiatives- Leads security enhancements and governance, including the setup of Security Operations Centers.
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Regulatory Compliance- Manages adherence to healthcare security and privacy standards such as HIPAA and SOC 2.
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Risk Management- Implements vendor management and operational controls to mitigate business and security risks.
Operational Excellence
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IT Operations Modernization- Transforms processes and culture to improve efficiency and service quality within complex healthcare settings.
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Acquisition & Transition Leadership- Leads IT integration and resource transitions during mergers and acquisitions to maintain continuity and scalability.
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Consulting & Advisory- Delivers high-impact consulting to diagnose issues and implement sustainable IT transformations.

User Manual

Engage this leader with clear business challenges and an openness to prioritize transparency and rapid wins. They thrive in cultures ready for operational and cultural change, navigating complex healthcare regulatory environments. Collaboration should balance strategic foresight with tactical execution, grounded in clear alignment with corporate objectives.

Education

  • •Master of Business Administration from a top-tier U.S. university
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from a major research institution

Focus Areas

IT Strategic AlignmentCybersecurity & ComplianceOperational TransformationVendor ManagementFractional CIO ServicesAcquisition IT TransitionsLeadership Development

Industries

Health InsuranceHealthcare ITRisk & Compliance

Geographical Coverage

United States

Stage

Mid-MarketGrowthTransformation

Personal Interests

Personal Interests not available

Certifications

Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO)