Mark Buonauro
Chief Information Technology Officer
- Role
- Chief Information Technology Officer at Kern County
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mark Buonauro
Transformational IT & Cybersecurity Leader with over two decades of experience driving strategic innovation, operational excellence, and enterprise-wide technology modernization across public sector, nonprofit, and multinational organizations. Proven success in leading complex ERP implementations, cybersecurity programs, and IT transformations that enhance clinical, financial, and operational outcomes. Adept at aligning technology strategy with organizational goals, fostering high-performing teams, and navigating regulatory landscapes including HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, and ISO27001.Core Competencies:Healthcare Technology Strategy & GovernanceCybersecurity & Risk ManagementERP & Infrastructure ModernizationM & A Technology IntegrationRegulatory Compliance & Data PrivacyExecutive Stakeholder EngagementBudgeting & Cost OptimizationTalent Development & Organizational Change
Experience
Chief Information Technology Officer
Jul 2022 — Present · Bakersfield, CA, US
Kern County is the 3rd largest geographical county in California with over 8,500 employees and a population of nearly a million people.As the senior technology executive for Kern County, Mark leads a diverse group of professionals across multiple disciplines to support 40 Kern County Departments including Public Health, Human Services, Probation, District Attorney, Board of Supervisors, and many others. In this role, he is responsible for setting the vision and strategy for technology while ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Kern County data.
Education
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management & Economics
University of Phoenix
Master's Degree, Management Information Systems and Services
Skills
- Business Process Improvement
- Forecasting
- Analysis
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Integration
- Training
- Leadership
- Start-Ups
- Project Management
- Accounts Receivable
- IT Audit
- Business Analysis
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Oracle
- IT Strategy
- Information Security
- Human Resources
- Crm
- Business Intelligence
- Financial Reporting
- Sap
- Change Management
- Team Leadership
- Erp
- Accounting
- Sap R/3
- IT Management
- IT Compliance
- Business Process
- Finance
- Software Documentation
- Databases
- Management
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