Richard Leighton

Richard Leighton has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Richard is currently serving as the Vice President of Technology at Orthos, where they oversee critical technology processes, information systems, and provides strategic planning and risk management expertise.

Prior to their role at Orthos, Leighton worked at Unity Medical & Surgical Hospital as the Director of Information Technology & Innovation. In this role, they were responsible for managing IT operations, developing departmental goals, and leading the IT staff.

Leighton also has experience as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana Tech, teaching technology-related subjects. Richard has worked as a SurgiNet System Analyst II at Beacon Health System, implementing CERNER solutions and supporting SurgiNet operations.

Before that, Leighton held positions at CareTech Solutions and Elkhart General Hospital, where they worked as a Senior HPF Application Analyst and Web Application Developer, respectively. Richard developed web and windows applications, provided system support, and managed various technology systems.

Leighton's earlier experience includes working as a Programmer Analyst II at Culver Academies, where they developed web applications, handled database administration, and provided support for various systems. Richard also worked at Complete Interactive, LLC. as the Head Web Developer and Account Manager, managing customer relations and leading a team of programmers and designers.

Overall, Leighton's work experience showcases their expertise in technology management, system implementation, strategic planning, and team leadership.

Richard Leighton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Indiana Institute of Technology, which they attended from 2006 to 2010. In 2009, they also completed training programs at Hands On Technology, receiving certificates for VB.NET Advanced Training and .NET Programming Basics. Richard then pursued higher education by joining Purdue University, where they obtained a Masters of Science degree in Information Systems from 2011 to 2013.