Mike Ornellas

Mike Ornellas has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries.

Mike currently serves as the Director, Strategic IT at PetroCard, Inc. since January 2023.

Previously, they worked at Seattle Children's hospital where they held various positions. As the IT Service Management / Operations Manager from January 2020 to August 2022, they focused on growing the IT Service Management practice and developing the IT core operations strategy. Mike successfully collaborated with different teams to update the change management process, resulting in a high change success rate. Prior to that, they served as a Senior IT Program Manager and was responsible for delivering IT performance dashboards and reports. Mike also played a key role in improving operational effectiveness as an IT Portfolio Manager, where they managed 150 projects and implemented tools and processes for tracking, reporting, and delivery. Additionally, they served as a Senior Project Manager, leading the successful implementation of challenging projects, including network lifecycle and Linux migration.

Before joining Seattle Children's, Mike Ornellas worked at the US Army Health Center as the Chief of Information Management. In this role, they provided leadership, strategic planning, and technical solutions. Mike also coordinated with staff and vendors across multiple locations to ensure high-quality healthcare and regulatory compliance. Mike established a critical components working group, resulting in a seamless transition to a new health center with uninterrupted functionality.

Overall, Mike Ornellas has shown a strong track record of leadership and successfully driving projects, managing IT operations, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and delivery.

Mike Ornellas has a Master of Science degree in Information Systems from Hawaii Pacific University, as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from the same institution. Mike completed their undergraduate studies at Lewis & Clark College, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. Mike also attended Kamehameha Schools, although no degree or field of study is specified for this institution. In addition to their formal education, Mike has obtained certifications such as "Stories Every Leader Should Tell" from LinkedIn, and certifications in Scrum principles (Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Product Owner®) from Scrum Alliance. Mike is also pursuing a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.