About
With a wealth of experience as a technology executive and chief enterprise architect, I have dedicated my career to driving successful digital transformation initiatives within the healthcare and pharmaceutical verticals. Throughout my journey, I have consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry's unique challenges and leveraged my expertise to architect innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, patient care, and overall organizational performance. Over the years, I have honed my skills in envisioning and executing transformative strategies that align technology initiatives with business objectives. My leadership has enabled organizations to embrace cutting-edge technologies and capitalize on emerging trends, positioning them at the forefront of the digital revolution in healthcare.
As a seasoned professional, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics of implementing and operating technology solutions in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. I possess an in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, interoperability standards, and data privacy concerns that heavily influence these industries. This expertise has empowered me to design robust and secure systems that adhere to industry best practices while fostering innovation and agility.
Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment between IT and business stakeholders. By effectively bridging the gap between technology and strategy, I have successfully orchestrated digital transformations, delivering measurable outcomes that drive growth, streamline operations, and enhance patient outcomes. My achievements include spearheading the implementation of enterprise-wide electronic health record (EHR) systems, revolutionizing data analytics capabilities to derive actionable insights, and architecting scalable cloud-based infrastructures to support the expanding needs of healthcare organizations. As an advocate for leveraging technology to advance the healthcare industry, I actively engage in thought leadership and industry forums. I am passionate about staying at the forefront of emerging trends, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain, to identify opportunities for innovation and disruption.
My extensive experience as a technology executive and chief enterprise architect, coupled with my proven track record of leading successful digital transformations initiatives, positions me as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to embrace the future of healthcare through technology. I am committed to driving meaningful change, empowering organizations to navigate complex challenges, and ultimately improving healthcare outcomes for all stakeholders involved.
Technology Executive & Chief Architect
My expertise lies in simplifying complex challenges. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong track record of IT leadership, effective operational planning, and developing innovative solutions to difficult problems. My aptitude for identifying successful solutions, fostering team collaboration, pursuing excellence, and maintaining a high level of integrity has been the cornerstone of my professional success.
- Website: carybrown.me
- City: San Antonio, TX USA
- Contact: LinkedIn
- Available: Consulting, Speaking Engagements
Facts
Industry Certifications Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner & Solutions Architect
TOGAF
SCRUM
Microsoft Certified Professional
Azure Cloud Services
FAA Certified Commercial sUAS Pilot
Years of Experience Software Development
Cloud Computing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Technical Strategy & Operations
CyberSecurity
Budgeting and Financial Management
Regulatory Compliance
Augmented Reality (AR)
Industry Awards InfoWorld, Forrester, Penn State 2014 Enterprise Architecture Award
Industry Verticals Healthcare
Insurance
BioTech
Pharmaceutical
Telecommunications
Electronics Engineering
Media Production
Resume
As a senior technology executive, I prioritize results and have a proven track record in designing architecture strategies and delivering successful enterprise transformations. My expertise extends to outsourcing and operations, business development, alliance management, road mapping, strategic planning, and software engineering. My strong communication skills allow me to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders effectively. I excel at translating complex business strategies into practical solutions that balance technology, vision, and business acumen, resulting in successful outcomes.
Summary
Cary Brown
- San Antonio, TX
Education
Bachelor of Arts & Business/e-Business
2000 - 2004
University of Phoenix
Graduated with Honors
Certifications
Federal Aviation Administration - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
2021
Federal Aviation Administration
Certified under the FAA to fly small Unmanned Aircraft Systems commercially under the FAA's Small UAS Rule Part 107. This certification demonstrates understanding the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying unmanned aircraft.
Microsoft Certified - Azure Fundamentals
2021
Microsoft Azure
Earners of the Azure Fundamentals certification have demonstrated foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
2020
Amazon Web Services
Earners of this certification have a comprehensive understanding of AWS services and technologies. They demonstrated the ability to build secure and robust solutions using architectural design principles based on customer requirements. Badge owners are able to strategically design well-architected distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, efficient, and fault-tolerant.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
2020
Amazon Web Services
Earners of this certification have a fundamental understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge. Badge owners are able to identify essential AWS services necessary to set up AWS-focused projects.
TOGAF 9 Certified Architect
2013
The Open Group
The Open Group TOGAF certification is used by the world’s leading enterprises to certify a common body of core knowledge about the methodology and framework.
Certified Scrum Master
2011
ScrumAlliance
Scrum is a methodology that allows a team to self-organize and make changes quickly, in accordance with agile principles. The scrum master manages the process for how information is exchanged.
Microsoft Certified Professional
1997
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification validates IT professional and developer technical expertise through rigorous, industry-proven, and industry-recognized exams.
Awards
2014 Enterprise Architecture Award Recipient
2014
InfoWorld, Forrester, and Penn State University Center for EA
The InfoWorld Enterprise Architecture Awards recognizes companies whose practice of enterprise architecture has delivered substantial business benefit to their organization.
Professional Experience
Executive Director, Enterprise Architecture
2020 - Present
Charles River Laboratories, Wilmington, MA
Industry: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Collaborate across multiple business and technical teams to improve Charles River's ability to provide data and services to customers and partners.
- Focused on developing a cohesive strategy to effectively ingest, contextualize and leverage data for digital transformation at a global scale.
Consultant
2019 - 2020
{app}tatious, San Antonio, TX
Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
- Provided technical and domain leadership to clients pursuing digital transformations within their business and to the cloud.
- Collaborated with customer insight, technology, and design teams to deliver successful architecture, engineering, and deployment outcomes.
Chief Architect, Government Services Business
2015 - 2019
Cigna, Nashville, TN
Industry: Managed Healthcare
- Led strategic technology planning, implementation, and IT platforms related to Government Business Division, representing over $25B of company revenue.
- Transformed IT into a strategic business partner by staying up-to-date with IT industry best practices, architectures, and emerging technologies.
Director, Enterprise Architecture
2011 - 2015
Molina Healthcare, Long Beach, CA
Industry: Managed Healthcare
- Managed Enterprise Architecture organization responsible for providing vision and strategy for all areas of technology including portal, mobile, document management, workflow, data warehouses, claims processing, EDI and Web components.
- Led architecture initiative for several multi-million-dollar Data Analytics, Consumer Marketplace, Mobile and Anti-Fraud, and HIPAA compliance.
- Led the consolidation and rationalization of the company technology stack facilitating the migration of all customer membership onto a single multi-tiered, services-enabled solution framework.
Senior Director, Applications and Enterprise Architecture
2008 - 2011
WellMed, San Antonio, TX
Industry: Managed Healthcare
- Managed Application Development and Enterprise Architecture teams responsible for collaborating with WellMed's business operations and medical management leaders to provide leading-edge solutions that optimize business results.
- Through strong associate, vendor, and business partnerships, the IT organization helped remove barriers to health services and added value to the communities WellMed served through scalable applications, intelligent information, and innovative IT services.
Senior Consultant
2005 - 2008
Tower Strategies, Houston, TX
Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
- Managed Healthcare Solutions Delivery Division providing technical and strategic leadership to senior consultants and clients in large academic medical centers.
- Develop a strong understanding of customer needs and translating business requirements into detailed technical design and roadmaps.
- Over two-years managed the strategic integration of a new partner Hospital system at Baylor College of Medicine
Director of Operations
2002 - 2005
Conceptual Mindworks (Sevocity), San Antonio, TX
Industry: Software Development
- Responsible for designing the scalable architecture and fault-tolerant infrastructure for a SaaS Electronic Medical Records application.
- Reduced Ops costs 32% by replacing commercial technologies with open source solutions
- Managed operational workflow and design requirements for functional requirements
Director of Internet Datacenter Operations
2000 - 2002
Relera Internet Data Centers, San Antonio, TX
Industry: Internet Services
- Directed technical, infrastructure, security, and service operations and oversaw an $8.5M project to build out a 99.999% high-availability infrastructure.
- Oversaw project build-out and hired an effective team to support 99.999% high-availability infrastructure.
- Maintained key relationships with sales, customers, vendors, and other managed services organizations.
Director of Technology
1994 - 2000
HealthAnswers, Austin, TX
Industry: Healthcare Communications, Software Development
- Managed the integration, operations, and acquisitions of information technology assets and resources across the enterprise.
- I led the launch and content sharing relationships for international versions of US-based sites, integrated new technologies to transform product from a static portal into a fully dynamic, personalized, and media-rich consumer healthcare website generating over >250k unique page views per month.
- Integrated new technologies to develop healthanswers.com from a static portal to a fully dynamic, personalized, and media rich consumer healthcare website generating over 200k unique page views per month.
- Established and managed a team that redesigned network infrastructure to provide increased security and control, and designed and implemented remote office connectivity to 12 subsidiary companies.
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Architecting Equity: The Pivotal Role of Allies to Empower Women in Architecture
November, 2023
Women in Architecture takes over the BIL-T Conference
Driving the expansion of women in architecture roles is a movement that takes all of us, and both women and men play a critical role as allies, advocates, mentors, and change agents. In this panel, we will explore the power of diversity in architecture along with what it means to be an ally for women in architecture from leaders who walk the talk. Finally, we will discuss actionable steps that individuals and organizations can take to build a more diverse and inclusive architecture profession.
Architects are from Venus
July, 2023
Impact: Driving Real-World Outcomes with Architecture
The Business Innovation Leadership and Technology (BIL-T) conference series is a place for global conversations and debate on big picture perspectives and how to make a better future for our organizations. The event covers a wide range of relevant and visionary topics and brings together the people who are designing the future: architects, business and technology leaders, futurists and other world changers. We hold virtual events at least twice per year, delivered through a variety of formats including keynotes, locknotes, motivational and leadership talks, interviews, fireside chats, panels, debates, lectures and educational sessions.
Inagural Women in Architecture (WIA) Event
February, 2023
Women in Architecture
Women In Architecture (WIA) is a global initiative and movement to accelerate the pathway for women in architecture and enable them to thrive and contribute with impact.
Putting the Enterprise into Enterprise Architecture - Building Agile EA Frameworks that Enable Transformation & Innovation
October, 2022
SwitchON Americas
As Digital Transformation continues to pick up speed, Enterprise Architects have a pivotal role in recognizing how the IT landscape enables connected experiences across all parts of the organization. SwitchON will showcase the latest developments in enterprise architecture and how EA creates streamlined and agile IT landscapes that support continued digital transformation.
Architecture & Governance Magazine
July, 2022
IASA Global Announces Soft Launch for Women In Architecture
Women in Architecture is a global initiative to accelerate the pathway for women in architecture to amplify the impact of the discipline worldwide. As can be seen in the leadership, the initiative is not simply for women members, but for anyone who believes in promoting and moving forward the mission and vision of the group.
CIOaustin Predictions Panel Speaker
April, 2022
CIOaustin
CIOs must manage not only for today, but for tomorrow, and for years into the future. This implies a constant job of predicting what is going to happen next -- at your company, in technology advancements, in competitive marketplace conditions, and more. Our Predictions Panelists are asked to take the stage and share insights they foresee for 2022 and beyond.
Enabling Transformation at Scale - The influence of Enterprise Architects in the Future Direction of Business
2021
SwitchON Americas
As Digital Transformation continues to pick up speed, Enterprise Architects have a pivotal role in recognizing how the IT landscape enables connected experiences across all parts of the organization. SwitchON will showcase the latest developments in enterprise architecture and how EA creates streamlined and agile IT landscapes that support continued digital transformation.
Webinar, Re-Chartering EA to Focus on Business Outcomes
2014
Planview Worldwide User Conference
This session will offer key insights into the approach Molina Healthcare has taken in reshaping Enterprise Architecture to tackle hurdles, such as defining how EA aligns with and supports the business, demonstrating the business benefits of an EA program, and how Molina uses Troux to improve the quality of information for decision making through the development of capability maps, standards, and customized roadmaps
Care Management Application Showcase
2011
WellMed Medical Management
Health Data Management Magazine
Mobile Tech: One App at a Time, Print, Author: Beckie Kelly Schuerenberg, Managing Editor December 2007
Finding the Right Computer Cart, Sidebar – Making The Case For Carts, Author: Zack Martin, Managing Editor August 2006
Mobile Apps: Plenty of Choices, Challenges (Special Report), Author: Zack Martin, Managing Editor July 2006
Selecting the Right Mobile Devices and Wireless Network, April 17th, 2006
The Texas Lyceum
February 2, 2010
Quarterly Meeting Subject: Our Growing Lives Online: Safe or Not? Panel Topic: Healthcare Security & Privacy; Moderator: Dr. Adolfo Valadez, Assistant Commissioner for Prevention and Preparedness Services, Texas State Department of Health ;Panelists: David Finn, Health Information Technology Officer, Symantec; William Phillips, Chief Information Officer, University Health System; Cary Brown, Senior Director of Applications and Enterprise Architecture, WellMed Medical Management, Inc.
San Antonio HIMSS Chapter Monthly Lunch & Learn
San Antonio HIMSS Chapter, The Role of Accountable Care Organizations in the Evolution of Healthcare
Associations
Board of Directors
February, 2022
Women in Architecture
Women In Architecture (WIA) is a global initiative and movement to accelerate the pathway for women in architecture and enable them to thrive and contribute with impact.
Founding Member
May, 2021
Chief Architect Forum
The purpose of the Chief Architect Forum is to test, challenge and support the state of the art and science for Business and Technology Architecture and its evolution over time. We are passionate about the importance of Business Technology Architecture and our ambition is that this will become the preeminent, cross-industry, global meeting place for leaders in Architecture. Established by Iasa Global which was founded in 2002 we had a simple mission and driving passion to improve the quality of the Technology Architecture industry. We have created the opportunity to network, created a powerful Book of Knowledge, established recognized accreditation programs and continued to advance the professionalism of technology architecture at every opportunity.
Member
2018
Association for All IT Architects
Established in 2002, the association is committed to improving the quality of the BT architecture industry by developing and delivering standards, education programs and developing accreditation programs and services that optimize the development of the architecture profession. The Iasa network and membership consists of approximately 70,000 people in over 50 countries.
Contact
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