Steve Paton
Sr. Dir. Network Planning, Kaiser Permanente
- Role
- Executive Director Enterprise Network Service at Kaiser Permanente
- Location
- Marietta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Steve Paton
A highly accomplished and results-driven technology management executive with a proven track record of turning around low performing organizations by implementing a combination of operational improvements and employee development that results in increased revenue, customer satisfaction, productivity and reduced operational costs. Possesses a proven aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple priorities within todays fast-paced, deadline-driven business environment. A team focused leader that develops cross functional relationships to enable overall organization success.
Experience
Executive Director Enterprise Network Service
Aug 2021 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Responsible for architecture, design, engineering and service delivery for Kaiser data network. Implemented a network automation team targeted at streamlining installation and operation of the Kaiser data network. Oversee new technology evaluation and selection to include the deployment of SD-WAN technology targeted for 650 Kaiser facilities. Manages the lifecycle upgrades of over 60K hardware devices in the Kaiser network. Interfaces with users and customers to provide solution designs needed to support their changing needs. Interfaces with security teams to enhance the security posture of the Kaiser network by integrating security standards into our data network. Implemented a service framework to better align the organization to meet the needs of our internal customers.
Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Technology Management
1998 — 2003
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Information System
1995 — 1998
Skills
- Enterprise Software
- Business Continuity Planning
- Bmc Remedy
- Hp Openview
- Data Center
- Operating Budgets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Building
- Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Contract Negotiation
- Quality Assurance
- Open Source Software
- Ethernet
- Leadership
- Network Management/Security
- Switches
- Business Process Improvement
- Oss
- Call Centers
- Cloud Computing
- Network Administration
- Customer Support
- Strategy
- Managed Services
- Integration
- Solarwinds
- Vendor Management
- Computer Network Operations
- Dispatching
- Call Center
- Micromuse Netcool
- Networking
- Telecommunications
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