Experience

Innovative and results-driven executive with 25+ years of experience leading high-impact technology and business initiatives across healthcare, manufacturing, and enterprise IT. Proven ability to scale operations, drive digital transformation, and deliver mission-critical solutions in high-risk, high-visibility environments. Adept at aligning technology with business strategy to accelerate growth, improve efficiency, and enhance stakeholder value.

Biography

My career has centered on the practical work of building and running companies. I have founded and operated multiple businesses, led software development and data platform teams, and advised executive teams on technology modernization and business continuity. I am comfortable moving between high-level strategy and the operational details that make strategy real.

Today I operate through Bailey & Associates LLC, focusing on business development, technology leadership, and the research and writing I publish here.

Core Competencies

Career Journey

Owner / Principal Consultant

Bailey & Associates LLC, Boise, ID • Nov 2017 – Present

• Lead strategic initiatives for SMBs, including digital transformation, ERP optimization, and operational restructuring.
• Deliver high-value, high-risk projects with measurable ROI and improved collaboration.
• Advise executive teams on technology modernization and business continuity.
• Designed PowerShell CLI for managing NVMe SAN snapshots and replicas.
• Built HADR systems replicating 1.5 Pb of data in under 45 minutes.
• Delivered enterprise-grade SQL snapshot and log shipping solutions.

Software Engineer & DBA (Contract)

Rylex Consulting, Kaysville, UT • Jul 2023 – Jul 2024

• Rebuilt SSIS and SQL integrations for global printer testing centers for Hewlett-Packard A4 Print Division.
• Managed a team of seven engineers supporting commercial laser printer software.
• Negotiated improved contract terms for HP/Rylex, enhancing compensation and delivery.

Software Development Manager

MBSI, Modesto, CA • Feb 2017 – Sep 2017

• Opened new office in Meridian, ID to foster collaboration.
• Led development and DBA teams to build a new SQL-based data warehouse.
• Improved DB2-to-SQL integration for enterprise reporting.

Senior Database Administrator

Clearwater Analytics, Boise, ID • Jan 2014 – Jul 2016

• Managed SQL Server Enterprise HADR cluster with 99.999% uptime.
• Supported infrastructure for 1.2MM Read/Write tx/sec and billion-row tables.
• Collaborated with DBA and development teams to ensure system resilience.

CEO / CTO / President

American Medical File, Boise, ID • Apr 2005 – Mar 2013

• Led development of a multi-tenanted medical authorization and population health management platform.
• Reduced prior authorization time from 3 days to 18 minutes for United Healthcare.
• Unified care coordination across PCPs, specialists, and MSOs in Florida Medicare market.

Product Manager & eBusiness Strategist

Trinity Health / Saint Alphonsus, Boise, ID • Apr 2003 – Apr 2005

• Defined digital product strategy for patient and provider engagement.
• Built Personal Health Record system integrating 46 disparate data sources.

Director of eBusiness

Guy, Rome & Associates, Boise, ID • May 2001 – Apr 2003

• Led sales and digital product development for web and media solutions.

Web Technologist

Micron Technology, Boise, ID • Apr 1998 – Apr 2001

• Created the Overtime Management tool allowing employees to schedule mandatory overtime requirements.
• Built Host Notify System monitoring 17,000 tools across 9 fabs, decreasing host downtime by 80% and increasing overall production efficiency by 1.5%, globally.