Charles Kesinger PhD.

Chief Information Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Security Officer at X-Chem

Charles Kesinger PhD. has extensive work experience in information technology and executive leadership roles. Charles is currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at X-Chem, Inc., where they are responsible for driving exponential possibilities in small molecule drug discovery. Prior to this, they worked as the Chief Information Officer at Inivata Limited, where they delivered cutting-edge ctDNA analysis for oncologists. Additionally, they were the Director of Information Technology at d-Wise Inc., empowering life science and healthcare organizations to solve business optimization challenges.

Before that, Charles held various leadership positions, including Director of Information Technology Excellence & Reliability at MedSolutions, leading the daily operations of nine departments and overseeing the redesign of the corporate structure. Charles was also the Chief Operating Officer at Emergisoft Corporation, managing eight departments and developing new product lines in healthcare.

Their previous experiences include working as the Chief Operating Officer/Executive Director at Microskills, a technical design and software training center, and as the Director of Information Technology at Moneyline Lending Services.

Overall, Charles Kesinger PhD. has a diverse and accomplished background in information technology and executive management, with a focus on driving innovation and efficiency in the organizations they have worked with.

Charles Kesinger PhD. began their education at Trinity High School, where they obtained a high school diploma in 1990. Charles then pursued further studies at Colorado Mountain College, earning an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management in 1997. In 2006, Kesinger obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix.

Continuing their academic journey, Kesinger attended Northwestern University from 2011 to 2012, where they completed a Master of Medical Science degree in Medical Informatics. Subsequently, they enrolled at Northcentral University, where they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organizational Leadership from 2015 to 2020. In 2019, Kesinger briefly studied at the University of Cambridge, focusing on High Impact Leadership in Organizational Leadership.

In addition to their formal degrees, Kesinger has obtained certifications from The National Society of Leadership and Success, including the Executive Director License from the California Department of Consumer Affairs, and the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSE) certification from Microsoft, among others. The specific details of when and where these certifications were obtained are not provided.

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  • Chief Information Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Security Officer

    May, 2022 - present

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