Information Technology Power Bi
Resume:
Anwar Botros
Tampa, FL *****
**********@*****.***
Information Technology Director
Over 22 years of hospital IT leadership focusing on network operations, server administration, and technical infrastructure. Wide vendor management relationships, strong negotiation skills, and cost reductions. Ability to communicate complex concepts to cross-functional departments. Ability to manage complex projects and resources (people, costs, and time).
Data Analytics (Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI), Data Visualization & Storytelling, Database Management & Querying, Business Problem-Solving with Data
Infrastructure and data center leadership - Network Security/Audit – VMware – Hyper V – Citrix – Exchange – Network Storage - SQL - HIE - Cisco - HIPAA - EMC/HP/DELL Storages - VOIP Understanding - Extensive Knowledge of the ARRA and Meaningful Use - Cloud EMR – Office 365 – Azure AD.
Advanced AI and ChatGPT Integration and Management, Innovative Problem-Solving, Strategic Technology Forecasting, IT Regulatory Compliance Resource Optimization and Cost Reduction
Explored smart contract fundamentals and blockchain automation, emphasizing decentralized finance applications and strategic business use cases.
Recent Education:
The University of Texas at Austin - Post Graduate Program in Cybersecurity Starting Oct 2025
Cybersecurity (PGP-CS) by the McCombs-School of Business
The University of Texas at Austin -Data Analytics Essentials Completed Sep 2025
Conducted exploratory data analysis using Excel, SQL and Python
Built predictive models with Python to optimize decision-making
Designed interactive Power BI dashboards for business reporting
Applied SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI in real-world case studies
University of South Florida – FinTech Certificate Completed Aug 2025
Muma College of Business
Knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and decentralized finance with practical applications for modern banking.
Explored AI-driven innovations in lending, compliance, and customer service to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed regulatory trends impacting banks and fintech partnerships, including digital identity and fraud prevention
Applied fintech insights to help banks adopt emerging technologies that improve user experience and decision-making
Gained foundational expertise in blockchain, digital banking innovations, and the strategic impact of financial technology on modern financial services.
Microsoft Azure Administration update Az-104 Completed Dec 2024
Work Experience:
North Okaloosa Medical Center Hospital – Crestview, FL Feb 2024 – Jun 2024
Director of Information Technology
Conducted and collaborated with the corporate security team the annual SAR Security Risk Assessment report for the hospital, ensuring compliance with corporate regulations.
Worked with the HCA corporate team to update Oracle for finance, improving financial system efficiency.
Implemented updates to the Medhost System, enhancing hospital management capabilities.
Configured Mobile Rad X-ray and Ultrasound devices, optimizing diagnostic procedures.
Collaborated with ER builders to inventory IT equipment and requirements for the ER Department Expansion.
Coordinated with corporate to update the wireless network and migrate local controls to cloud control, ensuring robust and scalable connectivity.
Assisted in the integration and deployment of new healthcare technologies to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Helped resolve issues in the Lab and Radiology departments that the team was unable to fix.
Monitored and maintained IT infrastructure to ensure high availability and security.
Participated in strategic planning meetings to align IT initiatives with hospital goals and objectives.
Bridgeway Health Center - Fort Walton Beach, FL Jul 2022 – Dec 2023
CTO – Chief Technology Officer
Negotiated contracts with all vendors, successfully achieving cost savings and favorable terms for Bridgeway Health Center.
Spearheaded contract negotiation with Cox, resulting in a 50% reduction in their total previous contract, significantly reducing expenses.
Managed the upgrade of Cox connection and utilized SD-WAN technology to triple Bridgeway Health Center's fiber speed, ensuring faster and more reliable network connectivity.
Implemented a comprehensive cell phone replacement initiative, partnering with vendor AT&T and leveraging the benefits of FirstNet, a dedicated network for first responders.
Successfully coordinated the transition to new cell phones for the entire organization, ensuring improved communication and efficiency.
Identified and implemented a cloud-based archiving solution for the legacy systems.
streamlining data storage and retrieval processes while reducing costs.
Lead the Automation of the Access Center and Intake workflow
Manage the updates for myAvatar- Netsmart.
Automated the management reports for the top leadership team.
Designed, refined, and optimized SQL queries to validate data integrity, extract key datasets, and implement transformation logic across large-scale clinical data sources.
Conducted multi-system data analysis to support BI reporting, ensure extract accuracy, and deliver actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Partnered with developers, data engineers, and program leads to map data flows, clarify transformation rules, and align source-to-target integrations.
Doral Health & Wellness – Brooklyn, NY Feb 2022 – July 2022
VP - Of Information Technology
Review Doral cloud and on promises security issues and implement Doral security road map with six security practices. (Cybersecurity insurance, Endpoint Security, Cloud Virtual Firewall, Ongoing security monitoring 24/7, IT Policies and Procedures, Risks Assessment, and Security Audit once a year.
Architecture and design of the organization's cloud and data repository.
Participated in the design of the organization CCM & RPM Portal.
Wrote and Updated Doral IT policies and Procedures.
Shared in building the Doral Credentialing app.
Designed EMR Security design to roles base instead of users’ base.
Worked with providers and nurses to create a new workflow for remote patient solutions.
Evaluated and made the cost analysis for the Doral interface engine (Selected Qvera over Pilotfish and Summit).
Network diagrams and Internet connectivity.
Created the workflow for P2P referral and implemented the P2P in the EMR.
Hired and trained IT staff, including Network administrators and Helpdesk members.
Managed Doral Cloud AD and Office 365.
NCHC (Newark Community Health Center)- Newark, NJ Nov 2019 – Feb 2022
Director of IT and Healthcare Informatics
$600,000 saved by negotiating and consolidating copiers, printers, and faxes - 29 contracts.
Built seven virtual clinics and designed the workflow for providers, nurses office staff to operate from home in the Covid19 time and on emergency days.
Adopted Mobil Care initiative for the organization.
Worked with providers and nurses to create a new workflow due to the Coronavirus.
Designed Telehealth solutions by using Zoom and “Doxy.me” technology.
Hired and trained IT staff, including Network administrator, System analyst, and SQL admin.
Replaced network connectivity with 10 times faster speed (1GB) SD-WAN solution.
Updated current six remote locations infrastructure including cable rewiring and switches.
Refreshed current hardware and storage using Dell PowerEdge M640 VRTX solution.
Managed the built of the virtual environment and virtualized 40 physical servers.
Identified and recommended the replacement of the cloud phone system with RingCentral.
Maintained and upgraded eClinicalWorks and supported daily workflow for over 600 users.
Converted eClinicalWorks data platform from MySQL to SQL 2019.
Managed the migration to Exchange 2019 servers and Office 365.
Created various management and clinical reports using BridgeITand eBO.
Managed the implementation of the eCW EMR Interfaces with other hospitals and NJ state.
Managed and trained helpdesk, service provider, and database teams.
Creating new healthcare intuitive as work-throw vital signs, Reverse telehealth, and Hybrid telehealth.
St. Bernard Hospital - Chicago, IL April 2010 – May 2017
Director Information Technology
Planned and designed IT infrastructures for a new 70,000 square foot Ambulatory Care Center that had more than 12 clinics, cardiac testing, and diagnostic Imaging.
Led the HIE Project management and accomplished being the first hospital to go live.
Planned yearly IT budget. Saved more than 40 % from the IT budget with vendor negotiations and review of the existing contracts.
Established Disaster Recovery in the cloud and redesigned the IT systems backup process to get more than one backup a day.
Led the Implementation Meditech Patient Portal / Meditech Physician Management (MPM).
Led the consolidation and the move of a few Data-centers to one big new Data Center and reduced the number of servers from 120 physical servers to 80 virtual servers.
Extended understanding of HIPAA, ARRA/HITECH, MU needs, and requirements.
Guided the server’s refreshes, hardware upgrades, and storage for the hospital EMR system.
Managed and provided direction for all voice communications for the enterprise.
Managed the implementation of order smart, Community-RX, IMO projects in the hospital.
Held departmental meetings to review strategic goals and initiatives, promoted team building, conducted performances, and delegated work assignments for all IT.
Metro-South Medical Center – Chicago, IL June 2008 – Feb 2009
Manager of Technical Services
Worked with the investors' team to evaluate all the hospital applications and hardware before the hospital acquisition.
Built the new IT team for the new owners for the Metro South Hospital after the acquisition.
Developed and implemented long-range telecommunications and data center plans.
Supervised the technical staff and coordinated work assignments and resolutions.
Segregated the hospital technically from the old hospital group by building independent systems.
Updated the network infrastructure by adding new Storages and Cisco switches.
Managed yearly budgeting and purchasing activities for technology projects and needs.
Michael Reese Hospital – Chicago, IL Oct 2005 – May 2008
IT Manager
Implemented a complete Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in the Emergency Department. The system enforced completed charts before the discharges and calculated the facility EM codes based to ensure regulatory compliance. The system utilized bi-directional interfaces with Admissions, Order Entry, Billing, and Clinical Results.
Designed and implemented Internet connectivity for physicians to view patient information and electronically sign documents from outside the hospital campus. That resulted in a 30% decrease in incomplete records and increased physicians’ satisfaction.
Configured and Implemented Radiology Electronic Signature and Auto faxing.
Implemented in-house dictation solution using Dragon speech recognition for MR and RAD.
Installed and configured Pixs, Sonicwall, Routers, Switches / Upgraded Meditech system to 5.5.
Implemented PACS System (Amicas) for the hospital.
Involved in the implementation of CathLab & Axiom Radiographic Systems X-Ray (Fluoro Room).
Co-Path upgrade and QS OB Link Configuration for Delivery Dep.
Led the implementation of LabCorp & Accucheck Ral Interfaces with Meditech.
Designed and implemented hospital-wide Wrist Bands from Meditech.
Dyna Care Home Health- Chicago, IL Dec 99 – Sep 2005
Network Administrator / IT Manager
Designed Dyna Care’s network to connect all branches in one single domain using frame-relay.
Installed and upgraded 7 Frame Circuits and 5 VPN sites for existing and new branches.
Strong knowledge and use of VPN and mixing VPN with a frame relay.
Retained and managed the application software for an entire company, including five additional branches.
Developed and supported software and database programs to maintain payroll, human resources, nursing, finance, billing, and other data.
Generated and developed reports to enable nursing supervisors to manage productivity.
Evaluated and purchased hardware/software as needed by the company.
Configured routers/ Cisco Pix firewalls for new and old sites.
Administered Exchange 2000 server, Installed SQL and Oracle Servers.
Added and updated Citrix Servers from NT to 2000 using Meta frame 1.8.
Education And Training:
Cybersecurity (PGP-CS) by the McCombs-School of Business Starting Oct 2025
oTexas McCombs – The university of Texas at Austin
Data Analytics Essentials: Jan 2025 – Sep 2025
oTexas McCombs – The university of Texas at Austin
FinTech Certificate Aug 2025
oUniversity of South Florida – Muma College of Business
Microsoft Azure Administration update Az-104: Dec 2024
Project Management: Project Management Boot Camp Oct 2021
Office 365: Microsoft Office 365 Administration Training Dec 2022
CCSK: Certified Cloud Security Knowledge in Progress
AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator training 2019
CCNA: (Cisco Certified Network Associate) 1998
MCSE: (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) 1998
BS.: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/ Computer Science
EHR Success, my representation in an interview published by IT OUTCOMES Magazine, top 10 of 2012 hospitals challenges
https://www.healthitoutcomes.com/doc/ehr-success-on-a-community-hospital-budget-0001
Great Success IT initiative, Published by Health IT OUTCOMES Magazine
https://www.healthitoutcomes.com/doc/st-bernard-hospital-using-summit-express-0001
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