Douglas Halsell, MBA, PMP, ITIL®

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About me
Strategic Leadership | Digital Analyst | CIO | Teacher | LSS Process Improvement | Author | Quantitative Research | Program Management |
Education
- USAF Air Command and Staff College
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  Air Command Staff College (ACSC)
  ACSC prepares field grade or equivalent level commissioned officers of all U.S. military services in pay grade O-4 (e.g., Majors in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps and Lieutenant Commanders in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, as well as Major-selectees and Lieutenant Commander-selectees), equivalent rank international military officers, and U.S. Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force civil servants of at least GS-12/GM-12 level, to assume positions of… Show more ACSC prepares field grade or equivalent level commissioned officers of all U.S. military services in pay grade O-4 (e.g., Majors in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps and Lieutenant Commanders in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, as well as Major-selectees and Lieutenant Commander-selectees), equivalent rank international military officers, and U.S. Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force civil servants of at least GS-12/GM-12 level, to assume positions of higher responsibility within the military and other government organizations. Show less
- Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
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  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Business Analysis
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
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  Master of Business Administration - MBA Management Information Systems, General 3.5
Experience
- MEDCoE (US Army Medical Center of Excellence)
  Jul 2010 - Aug 2021
  Directed all technology, strategy, plans, policy, IT training, IT operations, and business software development supporting medical education and training for 2,000 staff and faculty and student load of 900 students annually.• Delivered big time during the national response to COVID-19. Provided 1st commercial wifi in barracks for 3k students, ramped up VPN to support 2k staff/faculty, championed 1st use of MS Teams, & built job aids to support new processes/capabilities within weeks—medical training remained on track to support national needs • 1st of 120 Army Military Medical Facilities to complete complex cybersecurity installation of software upgrade to 5,400 endpoints; developed/socialized the customer notification & install schedule then briefed daily status • Led 18-person software development team using agile techniques; Web Marketing Associations ‘Outstanding Website for 2019, 2020, & 2021’ award; 1 of many on-time and on-budget decision support tools Show less Directed strategic plans, budgets, portfolio management, cybersecurity program, and enterprise architecture that supported US Army medical education for 2,000 staff/faculty and annual student load of 900 students.• Solved long-standing accreditation Data Management issue/fewest deficiencies in 15 years; developed & implemented plan and then showcased during tri-annual Regional Accrediting Body for Higher Education visit• Delivered annual IT financial Portfolio Management (PfM) analysis enabling senior leader review and revalidation; led to reduction of 2 duplicate systems and annual $350k cost savings Show less
  - Chief Information Officer
    Dec 2016 - Aug 2021
  - Chief, Strategy, Plans, and Policies Division, G6
    Jul 2010 - Dec 2016
- WellMed Medical Management
  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
  Senior IT Strategist
  • I prepared our 800 tech team members for the Medicare reimbursement changes coming in 2024 by building plans and goals that anticipate support for our 33,000 clinicians & 2.4 million patients in 3 States• I researched and crafted a digital training course on a pivotal business issue, and then I taught it to 500 team members over a 6-week period; this synergized business and technology team efforts as we look to 2024• I used Agile concepts/tools to build requirements, gain consensus, launch MS SharePoint & Team Sites for UHG South Region, & authored strategic communications for the Regional CIO—transparency increased 50% Show less
- Self Employed
  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
  Technology Consultant and Writer
  Authored forthcoming publication on how to sharpen your technology leadership skills using lessons from Sun Tzu, world renown military general, strategist, and philosopher.
- Living Rock Academy
  Aug 2024 - now
  4th and 5th Grade Math and Science Instructor
  Lead 4th and 5th Grade science and mathematics teacher delivering TEKS-aligned instruction with the nationally recognized Abeka curriculum. Creates a dynamic learning environment that engages students through a variety of modalities, including direct lectures, guided practice, hands-on projects and experiments, technology-enhanced tools, and gamified activities.
Licenses & Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
  Project Management Institute
  Nov 2009
- Security Plus
  CompTIA
  Dec 2009
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  US Army
  Nov 2010
- Agile Foundations
  LinkedIn
  Feb 2024
- Generative AI for Business Leaders
  LinkedIn
  Sept 2023
  View certificate
- ITIL® v3 Foundation
  ITIL Certified
  Apr 2011
- DevOps Foundations: DevSecOps
  LinkedIn
  Jan 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Douglas Halsell, MBA, PMP, ITIL®
  Meritorious Civilian Service Award US Army Aug 2021 For outstanding meritorious service as Assistant Chief of Staff (ACoS) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) while assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE). Demonstrated outstanding leadership in mentoring, service, research, and performance during his 4+ years as CIO. Implemented numerous new IT capabilities during the national emergency response to COVID-19 enabling medical training operations to continue unabated. Spearheaded wifi in the barracks for 3,000 students with… Show more For outstanding meritorious service as Assistant Chief of Staff (ACoS) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) while assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE). Demonstrated outstanding leadership in mentoring, service, research, and performance during his 4+ years as CIO. Implemented numerous new IT capabilities during the national emergency response to COVID-19 enabling medical training operations to continue unabated. Spearheaded wifi in the barracks for 3,000 students with 30 days, increased the VPN capacity exponentially for 2,000 faculty and staff to work from home in 2 weeks, and institutionalized the use of MS Teams for instruction and virtual meetings. In one year, led his team to lifecycle 2,602 staff and student laptops, and was project manager of Virtual Branching website that enabled incoming medical officers to understand all about their new career opportunity. Show less
- Awarded to Douglas Halsell, MBA, PMP, ITIL®
  Superior Civilian Service Award U.S. Army Feb 2018 For exemplary dedication to the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence. Created and piloted the technical solution used at 24 U.S. Army Medical Centers worldwide to secure DoD network endpoints. Upgraded 5,400 systems in 45 days, and prioritized classroom systems so that medical students completing Masters and Doctorate degrees would not be impacted. Doug's leadership resulted in the unit being the 1st of 120 Army Military Medical… Show more For exemplary dedication to the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence. Created and piloted the technical solution used at 24 U.S. Army Medical Centers worldwide to secure DoD network endpoints. Upgraded 5,400 systems in 45 days, and prioritized classroom systems so that medical students completing Masters and Doctorate degrees would not be impacted. Doug's leadership resulted in the unit being the 1st of 120 Army Military Medical Facilities to remove the security deficiencies. Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Track and Field Coach
  Issued by San Antonio Patriots on Jan 2012
  Associated with Douglas Halsell, MBA, PMP, ITIL®