Information Technology Business Systems
Resume:
Travis Ryals
Professional summary
Accomplished IT Executive equipped to lead organizations through technological challenges with great leadership and problem-solving abilities. Proactive in preparing for operational scalability and keeping systems responsive to changing demands. Expert in security, budgeting and infrastructure planning.
experience
The START Center San Antonio, Texas
January 2019 - Current
Chief Information Officer
As the CIO of the START Center, I led the successful revitalization of a collapsed IT system into an industry-leading cloud-centric infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and innovation. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, technology transformation, and cybersecurity. Developed and executed hybrid cloud migration, dramatically enhancing improvements in feature capability, performance, and availability. Assess the overall state of technology and create useful plans for implementing cost-effective technology that supports business progress. Establish and deploy a secure next-generation network using SD-WAN and zero-trust security models.
Built, planned, assessed, and prioritized cloud-related initiatives to inspire trust and confidence in senior partners.
Ensured compliance with relevant industry regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS, when designing and implementing cloud solutions.
Devised effective plans to implement cost-effective technology, while ensuring data compliance to protect safe data management of clinical trials.
Evaluate the overall state of technology and create useful plans for implementing cost-effective technology that supports business progress.
Optimized visibility and management processes for internal clinical systems by improving data quality and data modeling and facilitating clinically enhanced decisions.
Seno Medical Instruments San Antonio, Texas
January 2016 - January 2019
VP of Information Technology
Headed organization's technological direction, including planning, implementing, and maintaining best practices that align with all corporate functions, while ensuring FDA CFR 21/11 and HIPAA compliance. In charge of rapid redesign and incorporation of all business systems, technologies, infrastructure, and operational/manufacturing practices to assist FDA premarket approval
Directed technical operations by administering all aspects of IT, such as system security/information management, corporate project management, infrastructure management, and data/cloud technology operations
Supervised execution of SAP Business ByDesign implementations for finance, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, 3PL, customer service, distribution, and service/warranty
Developed and employed master computer systems validation plans and performance improvement strategies and plans to stimulate continuous improvement
Designed IT governance framework, including policies and procedures, to ensure excellence in project outcomes.
CeloNova Biosciences, Inc. San Antonio, Texas
August 2013 - January 2016
Global Director of Information Technology
Led secure and cost-effective design and implementation of global business systems, infrastructure, and operational practices. Directed a wide range of critical tasks, including global integration and management of technologies supporting manufacturing, sales, and business operations staff located across North America, Europe, and the Middle East
Presented technical leadership and strategic architectural direction for design, migration, and management of the global SAP Business ByDesign MRP/ERP platform
Drove technology improvements, ensuring proper rollout and training of IT initiatives
Delivered technical training for IT staff development and business as a whole with effective coaching techniques
Governed all IT functions for CeloNova BioSciences and rendered technology services to affiliated companies
Built global IT infrastructure and assisted with highly regulated medical device startup, including SAP ERP & QMS systems
Crafted and maintained three-year IT strategic plans aligned with regional business strategy, associated with the global group
Delivered valuable information across the organization by implementing system and process improvements.
Vickrey & Associates, Inc
August 2011 - August 2013
Senior Director of IT
Led creation of strategic technology roadmap as part of organizational planning; communicated goals, risks, and risk mitigation plans. Accomplished corporate goals and objectives by overseeing computing IT strategic plans, policies, programs, and schedules for business and engineering processing, computer systems, voice and data network communications, and management information services
Metro Architecture Phoenix, AZ
November 2008 - February 2011
CIO/COO
education
Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology, Business Management
Boise State University, Boise, ID
website, portfolio and profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-ryals
https://travis.ryals.net
Spring Branch, TX 78070
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skills
Business Transformation
Business & Financial Acumen
Team Building & Leadership
Strategic Planning & Execution
Cyber Security
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