Thomas Sterling
Vice President - Core Technology Services @CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President - Core Technology Services @CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Baltimore, MD, US
Responsible for leading high performing Infrastructure & Operations teams, building and implementing solutions that facilitate digital business transformation, and driving outcomes that align to business goals.Responsibilities & Competencies include- IT Strategy & Governance- Infrastructure Modernization- Cloud Computing & Migration- Cybersecurity & Risk Management- IT Service Management (ITSM)- Data Center Operations- Vendor & Stakeholder Management- Budgeting & Cost Optimization- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery- Team Leadership & Development- Lead the IT infrastructure and operations team, overseeing global networks, cloud platforms, data centers, and IT service management- Develop and execute strategic IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and enhancing operational efficiency- Spearhead cloud adoption and digital transformation, reducing on-premises dependency and improving system scalability- Manage an annual IT budget of $160 million, optimizing costs while driving innovation and technology improvements- Implement robust cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard enterprise assets and comply with regulatory requirements- Drive ITIL best practices to enhance service delivery, incident management, and system uptime- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align IT initiatives with business needs, ensuring seamless technology integration- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 200+ IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
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ABOUT THOMAS STERLING
Experienced Technology Executive with experience in strategy development, technology acceleration, program/project execution, and developing/growing successful high performing teams. Demonstrated history of driving customer success, employee engagement, and delivering business outcomes that can help drive industry transformation.Experience in leading both revenue generating business units, mission critical customer support organizations, technology organizations, and high performing engineering teams - lending a unique perspective on how to leverage technology to expand margins, optimize operations, and maintain strong relationships with internal business peers.
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