Vice President Critical Information Systems

DANNY SIERRA, MBA, CISSP, LSSBB

210-***-**** *****@***********.*** San Antonio, TX 78258 dannysierra.com STRATEGIC IT EXECUTIVE TRANSFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LEADER Driving Business-Aligned Technology Strategy, Cyber Resilience, and Scalable Growth Across Industries Strategic and service-driven IT executive with a proven record of modernizing complex systems and leading enterprise transformation across healthcare, non-profit, and mission-critical environments. I lead from the intersection of business and technology, translating complexity into clarity, aligning cross-functional teams, and executing with discipline. Known for architecting software/infrastructure solutions and fostering cultures of accountability and collaboration, I’ve led initiatives impacting $1B+ in revenue, secured HITRUST/NIST certifications, and architected digital strategies enabling hybrid work, revenue acceleration, and system-wide performance improvement. CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning & Execution People & Culture Development Executive IT Leadership Digital Transformation Enterprise Architecture Business Continuity & Resilience Cybersecurity & Risk Management Financial & Vendor Management Software Engineering Leadership Technology Governance Project Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FirstDay Foundation San Antonio, TX

Vice President Critical Information Systems 10/2024 – Present Brought technical leadership to this 80-member, cross-functional team in setting the framework for a comprehensive technical strategy based on organizational objectives. Head a talented team of 32 managerial and technical professionals responsible for aligning critical software systems such as Salesforce, WorkDay, and SharePoint servicing the FirstDay Foundation and their many non-profit affiliates. Form strategic partnerships with 9 presidents and foundational CEOs

Assumed ownership of the president’s governance council, identified key issues, and successfully implemented solutions within 30 days to course-correct the group and its returns.

Strengthened customer satisfaction by championing a new approach to service delivery and project management, driving high-quality output and exemplary communication; received commendations for stellar results.

Played key role in positioning FirstDay as a fee-for-service organization by introducing several enterprise-level process improvements aimed at expanding service, delivery, and communication and boosting cybersecurity. MRG Enterprises (Nexus Medical, ProPeer Resources) Schertz, TX Vice President Information Technology CIO CISO 04/2022 – 05/2024 Headed the development and execution of a technical roadmap with near-term, short-term, and long-term strategies supporting business transformation from small, independently owned to a modern, cyber-secure organization. Advised multiple executive teams at complex-claim management companies on setting technical strategies and overcoming roadblocks. Assisted in 3rd-party risk management (TPRM), internal, and external audits to ensure governance, risk, and compliance. Led the cyber initiatives to secure HITRUST r2 and NIST certifications.

Introduced digital transformation initiative that enabled more than a 50% remote workforce, easing the nurse shortage

Drove cybersecurity initiatives to secure HITRUST r2 and NIST certifications within budget and on time.

Contributed to MRG’s most lucrative venture by engineering a custom software platform for new, high-profit CMS IDR service line that tripled the company revenue from $15M to $45M.

Delivered multiple Waterfall and Agile projects successfully, slashing costs and improving technical efficiency while enabling the business to solidify a long-term business continuity plan. HCA Healthcare San Antonio, TX

Senior Director Information Technology Group 06/2014 – 04/2022 Promoted to work closely with executive team in setting the vision for a transformational IT strategy supporting the Methodist Hospital, Methodist Children’s, and Methodist ERs across 5 regions, including 2M square-foot facility with 1K+ beds and nearly

$1B in revenue. Oversaw a complex network supporting 20K devices for 72 departments and 4K+ staff. Managed a gifted team of 22 direct, 172 indirect, and 5.5K enterprise-level staff while controlling annual operating budgets of $22M and a capital budget of $10M.

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(HCA Healthcare, Methodist Healthcare System — Continued)

Completed a 3-phase, 4-year expansion project valued at $265M (the largest project in MHS/HCA history) and completely renovated 5 free-standing ER buildings and 1 greenfield ER on-time, within budget, and to specification.

Led team in navigating through 25+ C-suite executive leadership changes over 10 years, establishing credibility and trust across CEOs, CFOs, CNOs, CMOs, and hospital leaders without affecting continuity of strategic initiatives

Innovated an in-house telehealth framework under demanding deadlines and regulation in response to Covid-19, enabling patient care while maintaining distance between providers and patients. HCA Healthcare El Paso, TX

Director Information Technology Group 03/2012 – 06/2014 Directed the IT strategy for Del Sol Medical Center, a 350 bed HCA hospital, managing 15 direct reports alongside remote cross- functional teams. Partnered with the executive team to gather critical technical requirements and propose quality and cost- effective solutions to meet business demand. Prepared and presented detailed reports to management. Controlled a $3M OpEx budget and a $1M CapEx budget.

Secured critical technology investments by translating complex technical concepts into strategic business solutions.

Spearheaded cultural shift from command-and-control to service-centric approach organization-wide. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH STEM Adjunct Faculty

Teach undergrad courses for C#, communication for STEM, data management, and operating environments. EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business – IT Management Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – ISC2, License #984895 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification – Belmont University, Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification – Belmont University, Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business CompTIA Project+ Certification

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Six Sigma, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, SQL Server DBA, C#, .Net, JSON, API, ITIL, ITSM, HITRUST, NIST, HTML, CSS, SSIS, SSRS, DevOps, GRC, BCDR, Incident Response, Jira, SAFe Agile, SDLC, CI/CD, Device Management, IT Helpdesk, ITIL, ITSM, IT Security Policies, Remote Work, IT Infrastructure, SaaS, SSO, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA)

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