Joseph Weingates
Sr Director of IT Mercola Consulting Mercola @Mercola
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Director of IT Mercola Consulting Mercola @Mercola
FL, US
Architected enterprise IT reorganization establishing clear ownership across Infrastructure, Applications, Security, and Support with structured governance and accountability frameworksDeveloped and executed follow-the-sun global operating model enabling 24/7 coverage and seamless collaboration across three continentsEstablished executive-level KPI reporting and business intelligence dashboards enabling data-driven technology investment decisionsBuilt empowered leadership culture transitioning from reactive dependency to proactive domain ownership and strategic contributionImplemented structured intake processes for provisioning, security requests, and service delivery improving stakeholder satisfaction
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University / Columbus State Community College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History (candidate) & Associate of Science (AS), History
SKILLS
ABOUT JOSEPH WEINGATES
Enterprise technology executive with 25+ years leading digital transformation, business continuity strategies, and global IT operations across healthcare, manufacturing, and high-growth business environments. Currently leading global IT organization with 80 professionals across three continents, with full strategic and operational accountability for enterprise technology direction, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital enablement.Built my career foundation in Central Ohio—12 years transforming healthcare IT at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and 8 years architecting manufacturing infrastructure for Honda\'s North American operations. Deep professional roots in the Columbus/Dayton technology community with extensive healthcare and manufacturing networks throughout the region.What I Bring:As a senior technology leader, I partner with C-suite executives to align IT strategy with business objectives, turning technology into a competitive advantage. My approach focuses on building empowered teams, implementing scalable architectures, and driving measurable business outcomes.Leadership Scope:Global IT operations with 80-person team across U.S, Manila (30 staff), and IndiaFull P&L accountability with multi-million dollar budget oversightEnterprise accountability for Infrastructure, Applications, Cybersecurity, and Service DeliveryBusiness Continuity strategy with dual data center production operationsNIST-aligned security frameworks and ITIL service managementProven Impact:$15M+ in cost optimization and operational efficiency uptime for mission-critical systems supporting endpointsEnterprise infrastructure modernization projects ranging from $9M to $35MSuccessful Epic EMR implementation and large-scale technology transformationsGlobal operating model enabling follow-the-sun coverage across three continentsCore Expertise:Technology Strategy & Roadmap Development | Digital Transformation | Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery | Cybersecurity & Compliance | Cloud Strategy & Governance | Healthcare IT & EMR Systems | Manufacturing Infrastructure | Budget & P&L Management | Executive Partnership | Team DevelopmentI\'m passionate about building technology organizations that not only support the business—they enable it. Be it architecting resilient infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity posture, or developing leaders who drive innovation, I focus on creating lasting value through strategic technology leadership.
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