Travis Ryals

Chief Informatoin Officer Data Privacy Officer

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Travis Ryals has served as the Chief Information Officer at the START Center since 2019, establishing himself as a innovation leader within the organization. With over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, he has successfully transformed a previously under-performing technology division into a pivotal unit that drives business growth and provides a competitive advantage.

In the fast-paced world of IT, Travis is committed to continuous learning, ensuring he remains at the forefront of emerging trends and innovations. His passion for technology has led to streamlined business processes, improved data quality, enhanced data modeling, and informed clinical decisions.
As CIO, Travis oversees global infrastructure, application development, and support groups for a thriving cancer treatment organization, emphasizing market-leading innovation. He prioritizes data compliance to safeguard clinical trial management and implements strategic plans for cost-effective technology solutions.
Travis has a strong track record of driving process improvements and managing critical systems and organizational changes. He adeptly leads diverse and distributed teams while optimizing implementations. Notable achievements include multiple large system implementation(EMR/ERP/LIS), architecting and implementing hybrid cloud migration, modernized security, implementing enhancing operational processes, building robust backup systems, and ensuring disaster recovery for seamless healthcare operations. His initiative in designing a secure next-generation network utilizes zero-trust and SD-WAN security models.
With a focus on strategic planning and transformative opportunities, Travis inspires his teams toward success. His enthusiasm for technology and innovative solutions is evident, characterized by a friendly approach and extensive expertise in problem-solving, innovative thinking, task prioritization, and time management.
Recognized for his reliability, ingenuity, and integrity, Travis has made a significant impact at the START Center. His exceptional communication and management skills, coupled with a dedication to innovation, underscore his commitment to helping his team achieve remarkable outcomes.

Profile

Expertise in developing long-term IT strategies that support organizational objectives, including roadmaps for software implementations, cloud migrations, and technology upgrades.

  • Fullname: Travis Ryals
  • Profession: Technology Leader
    Chief Information Officer
    Date Privacy Officer
  • Website: https://Travis.Ryals.net
  • Email: Travis@Ryals.net

Skills

By leveraging these skills, I am committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that drive business value and position the organization for long-term success.

  • Strategic thinking
  • Technical expertise
  • Cybersecurity
  • Zero-Trust Architecture
  • Data governance and analytics
  • Cloud architectures
  • Technology trends
  • Diversity and inclusion
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Work Experience

Chief Information Officer & Data Privacy Officer

Jan 2019 - Present

The START Center for Cancer Care and Research

Oversee global infrastructure, application development, security, and support groups for dynamic and growing cancer treatment organization focusing on leading the market with innovation. Develop and execute hybrid cloud migration, enhance the order of magnitude improvements in performance, and build backup and disaster recovery capabilities. Devise effective plans to implement cost-effective technology, while ensuring data compliance to protect safe data management of clinical trials. Assess 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 by utilizing SD-WAN and zero-trust security models.

  • Overhauled the technology division from an underperforming unit into one, providing a competitive advantage, while augmenting active business growth
  • Architected and led implementation of advanced security posture including Zero Trust framework.
  • Reconstructed a failed IT department into a thriving, ISO-certified team, that facilitated leading international clinical trial use and standards.
  • Architected and implemented advanced security posture including Zero Trust framework.
  • Optimized visibility and management processes for internal clinical systems by improving data quality and data modeling and facilitating clinically enhanced decisions.
  • Led implantation of new EMR, LIS, CTMS, regulatory management system & pharmacy management systems.
  • Architected and led development cloud-based genetic lab management & customer platform.
  • Achieved ISO 27001 and 22301 certifications successfully.

Vice President of IT

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

Seno Medical Devices

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. Managed technical operations by administering all aspects of IT, such as system security/information management, corporate project management, infrastructure management, and data/cloud technology operations. Built IT teams and implemented comprehensive enterprise-wide technological strategies to support business plans regarding network selection, systems, and desktop platforms.

  • Spearheaded strategic initiatives to address business requirements, such as corporate strategic plan structuring, identity management framework development, and security system strategy.
  • Supervised execution of SAP Business ByDesign implementations for finance, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, 3PL, customer service, distribution, and service/warranty.
  • Reinforced the firm's security policies and mitigated existing and new threats as identified by inaugurating and monitoring information security programs.
  • eveloped and employed master computer systems validation plans and performance improvement strategies and plans to stimulate continuous improvement.
  • Devised effective and strategic plans and communicated deadlines to ensure the timely completion of projects.
  • Designed IT governance framework, including policies and procedures, to ensure excellence in project outcomes.

Global Director of IT

Aug 2013 - Jan 2016

CeloNova BioSciences

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 exceptional 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.
  • Administered global IT architecture, while supporting efficiency optimization, productivity growth, and cost reduction.
  • Enhanced user efficiency and productivity by implementing innovative tools and procedures.
  • Delivered valuable information across the organization by implementing system and process improvements.

Senior Director of IT

2011 - 2013

Vickrey & Associates

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.

  • Steered system migration from legacy physical infrastructure to virtual infrastructure; maintained 99.9999% uptime consistently.
  • Modernized infrastructure and systems to facilitate rapidly growing teams and technological changes.
  • Established a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery System with multi-site snapshot replication and cloud-based DR backup.
  • Boosted profitability and minimized production errors by deploying new engineering software systems and restructuring workflow, and creating more accurate, dynamic, and efficient designs.

CIO

2008 - 2011

Metro Architecture

 

VP of IT & Operations

2001 - 2008

Kurt D. Reed Associates

 

Education

Bachelors Degree

Information Technology

Boise State University

Bachelors Degree

Business Management

Boise State University

Contact

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Email Me At

Travis@Ryals.net

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Phone: (+1) 210 887 7554