Dean Paquette

Dean Paquette has over 30 years of work experience in various leadership roles in the field of information technology. Dean has had significant experience in managing large-scale IT projects and operations for healthcare, technology, and media companies.

Their most recent role was as the Vice President of Information Technology at Quorum Health, where they were responsible for executing the technology separation from CHS as part of a divestiture closeout, leading overall environment re-architecture, and managing IT operations across the enterprise.

Before that, Dean worked as an IT Executive at Quorum Health, where they developed multi-year IT strategy execution plans for infrastructure support services and solution transformations for corporate and hospital operational systems.

Prior to their time at Quorum Health, Dean served as the Director of Strategic Programs at Change Healthcare, where they established and deployed a Program Management Office (PMO) function using industry-standard methodologies.

Dean also has extensive experience at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where they held multiple roles including Application Services Executive, EPMO Director, Delivery Executive, and Program Director. In these roles, they managed IT outsourcing contracts, led infrastructure and applications transformation programs, and implemented IT governance structures for various clients.

Earlier in their career, Dean held leadership positions at Valassis, Compuware Corporation, New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Michigan Computer Institute, and PennCorp Financial Services.

Throughout their career, Dean has demonstrated strong strategic planning, program management, and leadership skills. Dean has a proven track record of improving critical system performance, leading turnarounds, and successfully managing large-scale IT projects.

Dean Paquette graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a minor in Political Science from Central Michigan University in 1989. Dean also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), with a major in Management and a minor in Economics, from the same university during the same period. In 1990, they completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Information Systems from Central Michigan University. Additionally, Dean Paquette has obtained several certifications including the 5G Fundamentals for Business Certificate from Cornell University in 2019, the Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP) certification from the Business Relationship Management Institute in 2017, and the Dry Suit and Open Water certifications from PADI in 2015. Dean also holds certifications in Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Project Management Professional (PMP), but the details regarding the specific institutions and dates are not provided.