Hello, I'm Anthony K.
Accomplished IT Executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience driving strategic technology initiatives, IT operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation across highly regulated industries. Adept at leading cross-functional architecture, application delivery and engineering teams, ensuring secure, resilient, and operationally efficient systems. Proven ability to define enterprise IT strategy, manage multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and align infrastructure investments to business outcomes. Recognized for strong executive leadership, mentoring mindset, operational excellence, and scalable solutions in compliance-driven environments.
Details
- LocationUnited States
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Highest Level of EducationDegree
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Vice President – CTO, IT Operations and Application Delivery 07/2022 to 07/2024 Fairview Health Minneapolis, MN ● Defined and led enterprise-wide IT infrastructure and application strategies, improving resilience and operational performance by 35%. ● Directed a 200+ member IT team and $131M budget to execute secure, compliant, and scalable technology solutions in a highly regulated healthcare environment. ● Partnered with cybersecurity teams to embed security into design and operations, aligning with evolving threat landscapes and compliance requirements. ● Designed and governed cloud migration frameworks across AWS and Azure, increasing deployment agility by 20%. ● Consolidated infrastructure systems to improve resilience, fault tolerance, and reduce TCO by $2M annually. ● Engaged with business to migrate call center technology for 3000 agents to AWS connect, improving reliability and modernizing call center capabilities. ● Instituted robust monitoring systems, enhancing uptime and response for critical clinical services. ● Led redesign and delivery of core networks improving communications resiliency and increased performance of remote locations by 20% while reducing operating expenses by 3M. Vice
Industry
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
- United States
Professional Membership / Certification
Certified Chief Technology Officer
Skills
IT Strategy & Digital Transformation ● AI & Automation Implementation ● Cybersecurity & Risk Management ● Enterprise Infrastructure & Cloud Migration (AWS, Azure and GCP) ● ERP System Selection & Implementation ● Healthcare IT Governance & Compliance ● Team Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement ● IT Operations Management ● Budget Management ($131M Oversight) ● Network Infrastructure (SD-WAN) ● Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery ● IT Service Management ● Delivering 24/7 critical infrastructure and application services ● Vendor Management
Areas of Professional Interest
I am seeking an organization that is looking to grow or stabilize their IT environment.