David J Fulton, MS, PMP, ITIL

David J Fulton has a diverse work experience in project management and healthcare informatics. David J has worked as a Senior Project Management Consultant at Momentum, Inc., where they provided leadership and direction for the re-procurement of the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) vendor. David J also ensured compliance with USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Program and managed stakeholder participation.

Prior to that, Fulton served as a Project Manager for the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), where they successfully aligned an agile vendor team with MDH's vision to modernize a legacy website. David J led the implementation of SharePoint 2019 to replace the outdated SharePoint 2010, prioritizing and streamlining navigation, search, organization, compliance, and cleanup.

Fulton also has experience as a Senior Project Manager - Consultant at the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). In this role, they managed the implementation of the CDC Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program and formed and administered Steering Committees.

Additionally, Fulton served as an Adjunct Instructor in Project Management Healthcare at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Adjunct Instructor of Health Informatics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Fulton's expertise extends to program management as well. David J created and implemented a $3.5M program to advance Texas Medicaid HIT best practices as a Project Manager / Program Manager - Consultant for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. David J also enhanced outreach in the State Medicaid Health IT Plan (SMHP) to advance stalled initiatives.

Before entering the field of healthcare, Fulton gained experience as a Program Manager / Project Manager at ReThink Nutrition, Inc., where they directed software system design and implementation for an e-commerce website and managed the introduction of specialty food for medically restricted diets. David J also gained expertise in business relationship management as a Business Relationship Manager for The Good Life Magazine.

Overall, Fulton's work experience showcases their proficiency in project and program management, healthcare informatics, stakeholder management, and compliance.

David J Fulton, MS, PMP, ITIL has a diverse education history. In 1986 to 1988, they attended the University of North Texas, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies. This laid the foundation for their career in the field of communication.

In 2011 to 2012, David pursued a Master of Science degree in Applied Health Informatics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). This program provided him with specialized knowledge in applying information technology to the healthcare industry.

Continuing their education, David obtained 40 credit hours in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington. While the specific duration of this program is not mentioned, it demonstrates their interest in expanding their knowledge in engineering.

In terms of certifications, David obtained their Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in February 2013. This certification validates their expertise in project management methodologies and practices.

Additionally, in 2017, David acquired certifications in multiple areas of ITIL v.3 Intermediate, including Foundation, Strategy, Design, Transition, Operations, and Continual Improvement. These certifications, offered by AXELOS Global Best Practice, enhance their understanding of IT service management and help him develop best practices for its implementation.

In September 2020, David completed the course "Strategic Planning Foundations" offered by LinkedIn, further augmenting their strategic planning skills.

Overall, David's education history showcases their commitment to continuous learning and their desire to acquire diverse skills and knowledge in both healthcare informatics, engineering, communication, and project management.