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BRIDGE CONSULTING - ABOUT USBridge Consulting Incorporated is a Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) consulting firm operating in the Chicago area and serving the Central region of the US. The company was founded with the goal of bringing global fortune 1000 IT consulting expertise to the under-served healthcare community and mid-sized hospitals of the region at highly competitive price points. Bridge Consulting delivers HIT infrastructure vulnerability assessments, IT network and identity management infrastructure solutions, IT service management and IT process automation, and project management expertise. These solutions help providers address regulatory compliance requirements, reduce their risk of ePHI data breach, and lower operational cost. Additionally, with asset management, cloud computing expertise, and grant / proposal writing, Bridge offers clients a flexible and personalized alternative to larger more costly consultancies. Our focus on People + Processes + Technology = Performance for our customers. Our core competencies are: Vulnerability Assessments to assist with HITECH ACT, HIPPA, SOX compliance & risk reduction, IT Service Management and Business Process Automation, Project Management to enable process improvement and cost reduction. We also offer Healthcare IT Infrastructure Solutions, Software as a Service (SaaS) Cloud Computing, Business Class Telecommunication Services, as well as Performance-based Training Solutions. We are committed to high service levels, quality delivery, automation tools and program management to simplify the solution life cycle and deliver a personalized service experience. Our go-to-market strategy is focused on hospital healthcare, healthcare providers, State and Federal Government grants and contracts. Bridge Consulting Is:
Bridge Consulting, Inc. has an elite group of highly knowledgeable consultants and advisors, who have industry-leading expertise, education and certification. Each consultant has 20 + years proven experience in IT working with global Fortune 1000 companies. Their professional portfolio includes working with market leaders such as HP, Microsoft, Dell, Northwestern University and more. Meet the Team:Carlos Pickett, Principal Consultant and FounderCarlos Pickett is the founder of Bridge Consulting Incorporated, an IT consulting firm delivering much higher ROI than other consulting firms with a one-to-one personal experience. A former executive with HP Services, Mr. Pickett has a background of working with some of the technology market leaders – such as HP, Dell, Microsoft and Cisco. He has experience in leading IT projects and strategies in industries such as Healthcare, Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Financial, Telecommunications, Retail, Defense, and Education. He specializes in the following areas -- IT strategy, privacy and security solutions, IT process improvement / automation solutions, software as a service (SaaS), project management, technology assessments and grant/project proposal development. Mr. Pickett has in depth knowledge of three tier IT architectures, server and storage infrastructures, UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems, ITIL based service management processes, high availability and disaster recovery, vulnerability testing, managed services, hosting and outsourcing, IT consolidation and virtualization, unified communications, ERP/CRM/CAD/CAM & PDM applications, wireless & wired networking, business intelligence, technical services, software applications, project management methodologies, business process improvement and consulting methodologies. Tom Abbruzzese, Senior Consultant / Solution ArchitectA former solution architect for Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC), Intergraph Corporation, and a private business owner, He has deep experience in Information Technology with a focus on web site development, product data management (PDM), and Database Management. Specializing in problem Solving via Software and in creating customized solutions using state of the art tools such as; Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver), MetaPhase and Windchill. Additionally, Mr. Abbruzzese also has expertise in product lifecycle management, manufacturing process control, Inventory Control, Internet Technology, 2d/3d CAD, and technology training and education services. Jim Esten, Senior Consultant / Solution Architect A former solution architect, project manager and program manager for HP Services and a private business owner, Mr Esten is a web software architecture and integration specialist with deep experience in application programming interfaces of vendor products and using open architectures to develop new product solutions on stable commercial and open source platforms. He has nearly a decade of experience in technical project and program management in industries such as Manufacturing, Telematics, Insurance, Financial Services and Education. Paul Mark Wallace, Senior Consultant / Solution ArchitectA former solution architect for Allstate Insurance Company and a private business owner, Mr. Wallace is a network infrastructure specialist with emphasis on network security, custom database development, network integration, Web and infrastructure development. Mr. Wallace is an expert in IT systems integration, infrastructure development, systems management services, network security evaluation and reengineering consulting. He also delivers customer focused quality training programs, Systems Programming, security, manage service delivery, technology center development and disaster recovery and planning. He is one of our primary partnership contacts with Microsoft, Intel, and FortiNet . Daniel Jenkins, Business Development LeadA former national sales director at TrueNetwork Solutions, regional sales manager with ZY Solutions, registered representative with Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers,and a private business owner, Daniel is seasoned in the enterprise market place. Mr. Jenkins specializes in providing business development consulting services in the information technology space. His most recent years were focused on providing corporate level business intelligence and customer relationship management solutions to Midwest customers. Prior to this his focus was on providing corporate IT staffing and network support to enterprise level customers.
Avery Goodrich, Attorney / Legal Counsel - Hall, Bruce & Olson, s.c., Bridge Advisory Committee MemberMr. Goodrich is focused on the Law Practice industry Employment Law, Affirmative Action Defense, Section 1983, Criminal Law, & Government Affairs. Peter Freedman, Project Manager at Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC), Bridge Advisory Committee MemberA former Managed Services Principal at HP Services and experienced PMP, Mr. Freedman is an accomplished sales, project, engagement, and Large Deal Pursuit Management Professional. Experienced in managing complex IT implementation projects, programs, pursuits, relationships and initiatives, he is consistently successful in managing large-scale outsourcing pursuits, client relationships, and consulting engagements while directing the day-to-day activities of large global teams, end-to-end delivery and project risk. Mr. Freedman has proven experience in an offshore delivery model for Outsourced Data Center/Infrastructure, Application Management, End-user Computing Services, and SaaS. IT projects and consulting services such as ITIL Consulting; Application and Technology Architecture and Migration; Project & Program Management; and other Software and Technology Consulting Services Derrick Colbert, Storage Consultant, Dell Inc.,Bridge Advisory Committee MemberMr. Colbert has an impressive background leading IT projects for market leaders such as Dell and HP. His extensive career spans many critical IT areas such as project management, information systems management, customer support operations, hands-on training and team leadership. In addition, he has led IT projects through the entire life cycle, constantly working to maintain and support systems to the targeted user’s satisfaction. Mr. Colbert holds key certifications including Microsoft Certified System Engineer, Information Technology Infrastructure Library essentials certified (ITIL), Red Hat Certified Technician, HP-UX System Administrator Certification, EMC Storage Foundations and Symantec Back-Up Exec. Mr Colbert has an in-depth knowledge of information system technologies, architectures and platforms, with the ability to apply them to the strategic benefit of the organization. He has and continues to help organizations streamline, optimize, maintain system functionality and performance and recoverability in mission-critical environments. William P. Sutter Jr., Hopewell Venture's, Professor of Finance at Northwestern University, Bridge Advisory Committee MemberMr. Sutter is the Managing Partner of Hopewell Ventures, a $106 million venture capital fund with an investment focus on high-growth companies located in the Midwest. Hopewell’s strategy is to build a diversified portfolio across both industry and stage of development, from early stage through change of control. Since 2004, Hopewell has completed fifteen investments ranging from medical device manufacturers to alternative media companies. Mr. Sutter is also a Professor of Finance at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management, teaching courses in entrepreneurship and venture capital. He is a founder of Wildcat Angels, a network of private investors seeking opportunities in innovative technologies and start-up companies affiliated with Northwestern. |
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