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Stamford, CT PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE.Senior Technology LeaderDelivering expert technology strategies, execution, and protection for critical infrastructures Seasoned Vice President of Technology with a proven history of spearheading enterprise-wide technology initiatives to drive business growth, enhance operational efficiency, and foster innovation. Demonstrated proficiency in crafting strategic plans closely aligned with organizational goals, effectively managing intricate IT infrastructures, and adeptly leading diverse cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding outcomes. Recognized for a hands-on approach to program management, expertise in driving portfolio management, and successful implementation of critical information security objectives to safeguard organizational assets. CORE COMPETENCIESStrategic Planning Cloud Computing & Security (AWS, Azure) Technology Roadmapping Operational Efficiencies Disaster Recovery Team Leadership & Development Stakeholder Management Risk Management & Compliance Governance Change Management NIST CSF PCI-DSS Incident Response & Recovery Vendor Management Policy Management HIPPA EXPERIENCEStamford Health System, Stamford CT June 2010 - Present EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER 2014 - 2024 DIRECTOR, INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES & INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER 2010 2014 Served in a dual capacity as a Senior Technology Leader and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), responsible for directing strategic planning and operational assistance for enterprise technology and cybersecurity programs within a $900M health system with 55 locations throughout Connecticut. Successfully led a team of 85 professionals in technology and cybersecurity to support and implement business initiatives, overseeing various critical functions, including enterprise infrastructure, technology, engineering, service desk, data analytics, Project Management Office (PMO), interoperability, cybersecurity, and business resilience.AccomplishmentsStrategic Information Technology and Security Planning Led efforts to align technology and security strategies with business goals, prioritizing initiatives, allocating resources, and evaluating solutions. Successfully spearheaded the strategic transition to cloud-based infrastructure, enhancing scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness, resulting in a 30% reduction in operational costs. Championed the migration to Microsoft 365, streamlining support processes, cutting costs by 25%, and bolstering security measures, reducing security incidents by 40%. Oversaw the acquisition of new facilities, ensuring seamless technology integration and operational continuity while maintaining 99.9% uptime. Orchestrated multi-year comprehensive updates to the technology stack, improving performance and reliability, leading to a 50% increase in system efficiency. Streamlined the on-premises data center footprint, reducing complexity and costs by 20% while enhancing disaster recovery capabilities.Candidate's Name PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE Page 2 Co-chaired the governance process, overseeing the execution of security initiatives, awareness campaigns, and program effectiveness, resulting in a 35% improvement in compliance scores. Pioneered the expansion of the Zero Trust architecture, driving technological advancements and policy implementation, enhancing security posture by 45%. Emerging Technologies Chaired a committee responsible for assessing and adopting emerging technologies, introducing Robotic Process Automation to reduce operational costs by 15% and virtual reality for patient care and employee training, improving training efficiency by 30%.Business Resiliency Drove the advancement of the business resiliency program, ensuring disaster recovery and business continuity planning aligned with evolving business objectives, achieving a 50% reduction in recovery time objectives (RTO).Policy & Compliance Collaborated on creating and adopting security policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements, resulting in a 25% improvement in audit scores.Service Desk Optimization Orchestrated the seamless migration to a new service desk provider, leveraging the ServiceNow platform as the IT Service Management platform, improving service desk response times by 35%. Employee Retention Transformed the culture of the IT Department by promoting trust, teamwork, and camaraderie, reducing the attrition rate by 40%.Resource Search Company New York, NY 2009 - 2010CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER / INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER Established an information security and technology implementation service organization, offering VMware, endpoint, data, and mobile protection services. Within the first six months, secured contracts totaling $550k, achieving revenue and strategic goals.Grantham, Mayo and Van Otterloo, Boston MA 2008-2009 HEAD, GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER Steered the strategic identification and integration of cutting-edge technologies to enhance trading operations while concurrently architecting and executing a security strategy harmonizing with overarching business objectives. Provided leadership to a team of 55 professionals in implementing technology strategies, information security, engineering, and disaster recovery efforts for a $300 billion asset manager in five countries. AccomplishmentsRegulatory Compliance and Security Partnered with the internal legal team to introduce an information security program and framework, ensuring compliance with state and regulatory requirements, resulting in a 25% improvement in audit scores.Data Center Consolidation Orchestrated and executed the consolidation of three data centers over a single weekend, ensuring uninterrupted trading operations and enhancing system efficiency by 60%. Service Desk Optimization Planned and executed outsourcing service desk operations, improving 24x7 global support capabilities and reducing response times by 40%.Candidate's Name PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE Page 3 Improved System Reliability & Stability Implemented a formal change control and quality assurance process across the enterprise, reducing unplanned downtime by 70% and stabilizing systems. GE Asset Management, Stamford, CT 1996 - 2008CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER & INFORMATION SECURITY LEADER, 2001 - 2008 DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS, 1998 - 2001 MANAGER, NETWORK, 1996-1998Championed the strategic vision and spearheaded the deployment of IT and security frameworks, underpinning the operational integrity of General Electric Asset Management, with stewardship over a $250 billion global portfolio AccomplishmentsStrategic Roadmaps & Business Alignment Maintained security and information technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with new business development opportunities.Policy Authorship & Disaster Recovery Leadership Authored information security policies and oversaw the development of a robust disaster recovery program.Thought Leadership & Technology Innovation Provided visionary leadership to a global team of 125 security, engineering, and operations professionals. Introduced cutting-edge technologies, including VMware, SAN, and NAS, positioning the organization at the forefront of IT advancements.Global Security Council & Compliance Collaboration Served on GE Companys Global Security Council, evaluating new security technologies, policies, and standards for enterprise adoption. Collaborated with internal compliance and legal teams to address Sarbanes Oxley and eDiscovery requirements.Identity Access Management Implemented SailPoint Identity Access Management to meet Sarbanes Oxley data protection mandates. Cost Optimization Streamlined IT support functions into a Center of Excellence using a Follow the Sun model, resulting in a 40% cost reduction (approximately $1.2M) while supporting a $6 billion daily global transaction volume. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Chair, Chief Technology Officers Council Connecticut Hospital Association 2017 - 2022 Member, CISO Council Connecticut Hospital Association 2015 - 2024 Stamford Health Leadership Chair, Technology Innovation Committee 2017 2020 Chair, Information Security Governance Council 2014 2024 Member of Enterprise Risk Committee 2016 2024 EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS HONORS Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems Iona University Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Six Sigma Certification Green Belt GE Above & Beyond Acknowledged efforts to meet regulatory requirements |
