Paul Caracciolo

Paul J. Caracciolo is a renowned national healthcare information technology leader with a track record of delivering innovative solutions in dynamic healthcare settings, accumulating over 20 years of experience in pivotal roles such as CIO, CTO, and Chief Information Security Officer in major healthcare institutions.

With a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York College at Potsdam, Paul has a strong educational foundation to support his extensive professional expertise.

Throughout his career, Paul has held key positions in various esteemed organizations, including being the Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Direct HIT, Vice President of Advisory Services at NTT DATA Services, Vice President and Chief Healthcare Officer at Dimension Data, Chief Technology Officer at Stanford Children's Hospital, Chief Information Security Officer at Duke University Health System, among other significant roles.

Paul specializes in interim management as a CTO, Chief Information Security Officer, and provides strategic insights into IT vision, program, and project management within the healthcare industry. His expertise extends to EMR contract negotiations, technical project leadership, application delivery, infrastructure architecture, workflow optimization, and device selection. He has also demonstrated valuable experience in in-sourcing and outsourcing negotiations and leadership.

Having collaborated with prominent technology providers like Microsoft, Symantec, and Citrix, in addition to several healthcare startups, Paul J. Caracciolo is recognized as a trusted advisor in the healthcare IT sector, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

His professional journey includes roles as an Interim CIO at Redwood Community Health, CTO/Director IT at Baycare Health System, Director of Information Technology at Stanford Hospitals and Clinics, Global Director of IT/Chief Security Officer at Aviron Biotechnology, CIO/Head of Technology at Rxmarketplace, Manager of Quality Control at Synergen (acquired by Amgen), and various other distinguished positions.

Paul J. Caracciolo's vast experience, strategic acumen, and leadership capabilities mark him as a prominent figure in the realm of healthcare technology, with a proven ability to navigate complex IT landscapes and drive successful outcomes in the healthcare domain.