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David O'Brien, MBA, CHCIO, HCISPP

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Vice President, Information Technology / Chief Information Security Officer at Covenant Health
📍 Knoxville Metropolitan Area, United States

David is the Vice President of Information Technology and CISO at Covenant Health, an award-winning, transformational executive with an MBA from Pace University. Colleagues and direct reports consistently describe him as a professional, a true leader, and technically savvy, highlighting his ability to mentor teams and align technology with business needs.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Information Technology / Chief Information Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Knoxville Metropolitan Area, United States
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Healthcare Innovation
As a transformational CIO in healthcare, he focuses on developing digital strategies and fostering innovation to improve patient-centered care and deliver business results.
Servant Leadership
He identifies as a "Servant Leader" and focuses on building high-performing teams, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of engagement and personal development.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Vice President, Information Technology / Chief Information Security Officer
Covenant Health
8-2020 - 1-2025
Sr. Director, Information Technology
CalOptima
5-2020 - 8-2020
Chief Information Officer / Chief Information Security Officer
The Meruelo Group
10-2018 - 5-2020
Executive Principal, Information Technology
Hyundai AutoEver America
1-2015 - 1-2018
Executive Director - Divisional CIO, Global IT Service Delivery
Karl Storz Endoskope
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Education
2010 - 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pace University - Lubin School of Business
2016 - 2016
CIO Master Program for Technology Executives
Questrom School of Business, Boston University
2012 - 2016
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CIO Executive Council: Pathways Leadership Development Program
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