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.
Expertise in developing long-term IT strategies that support organizational objectives, including roadmaps for software implementations, cloud migrations, and technology upgrades.
By leveraging these skills, I am committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that drive business value and position the organization for long-term success.
Jan 2019 - Present
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.
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019
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.
Aug 2013 - Jan 2016
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.
2011 - 2013
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.
2008 - 2011
2001 - 2008
Travis@Ryals.net
Phone: (+1) 210 887 7554