Keynote: From the Ground Up - Setting the Pace as the First CIO with Susan Ibanez
Update: 2025-05-08
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May 8, 2025: Dr. Susan Ibanez, CIO of Southeast Georgia Health System, discusses the challenges and opportunities of being the organization's first-ever CIO at her health system. What does it look like to build the CIO role from the ground up? How do you balance addressing technical debt while simultaneously driving digital transformation at a smaller health system? Ibanez also offers valuable insights on the importance of professional certifications, networking, and the evolving role of the modern CIO—no longer just a tech job, but requires business acumen, strategic vision, and financial expertise.
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Key Points:
- 06:18 Community and Regional Challenges
- 10:25 Addressing Technical Debt and Cloud Strategies
- 15:29 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- 18:34 AI and Future Technologies
- 21:24 Professional Development and Certifications
- 24:14 Advice for Aspiring CIOs
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