Virtual CIO Services
A Virtual CIO is a trusted partner who considers and evaluates the needs of your organization. Not all organizations can afford to carry a dedicated Chief Information Officer on payroll. While many realize IT is vital to their day-to-day operations, the IT department is often one person wearing many hats, including the role of a CIO. My approach to this service combines a systems-based lens with 16 years of experience. Together, they bring valuable insights and approaches to creating efficient systems.
Simply understanding the upfront costs and capabilities of a given technology is just the beginning. I will help you formulate strategic goals, plan your IT budget, analyze and improve business processes and facilitate technology changes. Not working for any particular vendor or service means that you will always get the "right-sized" solution for your environment.
Getting an opinion on your technology from an outsider gives a refreshing take on how your department does business. Whether services are needed once for an assessment or on an ongoing basis, I can compliment your current IT staff.
Examples of CIO services include:
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Simply understanding the upfront costs and capabilities of a given technology is just the beginning. I will help you formulate strategic goals, plan your IT budget, analyze and improve business processes and facilitate technology changes. Not working for any particular vendor or service means that you will always get the "right-sized" solution for your environment.
Getting an opinion on your technology from an outsider gives a refreshing take on how your department does business. Whether services are needed once for an assessment or on an ongoing basis, I can compliment your current IT staff.
Examples of CIO services include:
- Technology Assessments: Identify current systems in place and any potential risks (including security, backups, business continuity). Recommendations will be actionable and easy to understand.
- Budgeting: Having a budget that includes both short and long-range planning, tied to funding sources is critical for business continuity.
- Disaster Recovery Plans: Now more than ever, it is important to have a disaster recovery plan. Who are key contacts in case of an emergency? Who will be handling communications and what should those communications include (or not include)? Where are backups stored and how far back can they be restored? All of these elements and more are part of a good plan.
- Cost-effective: Enjoy the benefits of an in-house CIO without the price tag! In addition, we often uncover and resolve issues that could escalate into costlier problems down the road.
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