John Mourikas, CHCIO, CDHE

Director, Information Technology

Greater Boston

About

Executive Leader with a proven record of driving transformational change in Information Technology, service delivery, workforce development, and security operations. Adept at building and managing high-availability infrastructures, executing complex projects, and fostering strong business relationships. Recognized for practicing thought leadership and governance while enabling data-informed decisions through advanced analytics. Skilled in financial and contract management, and in applying ITIL, ITSM, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes, improve operational efficiency, and elevate service quality.

Experience

  • System Director Of Information Technology at Merrimack Health
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Executive Leader providing strategic direction across core IT disciplines with a focus on transformational practices that modernize and strengthen enterprise capabilities. Champion high-availability infrastructure solutions, disaster recovery strategies, and robust incident response frameworks to ensure resilience and continuity. Drive workforce development and enterprise software adoption to enhance operational excellence. Skilled in optimizing systems and standardizing processes through SOPs, while aligning IT strategies with business objectives to deliver scalable, secure, cost-effective, and efficient solutions.

  • University of New Hampshire (Hybrid)
    • Director Of Information Technology
      May 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Champion the stability and security of the digital workplace while driving high-availability infrastructure, disaster recovery, and incident response planning. Provide strategic leadership in developing and expanding workforce capabilities through innovative IT strategies. Skilled in aligning and optimizing enterprise service lines, advancing operational efficiency, and fully integrating business and technology goals to deliver measurable value.

    • Associate Director, Information Techology
      Jun 2015 - May 2020 · 5 yrs

      Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple IT disciplines, including client services, desktop support, depot repair, infrastructure, and enterprise service delivery. Drive the stability and efficiency of the digital workplace while supporting organizational transformation initiatives and advancing long-term strategic technology goals.

  • Director Information Services at Winchester Hospital Lahey Health
    Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr

    Provide transformative leadership across all facets of the organization’s information services, including infrastructure, service management, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Drive innovation, optimize operations, and align technology strategies with business goals to deliver resilient, efficient, and forward-looking IT solutions.

  • Winchester Hospital (Winchester, Ma)
    • Manager of Technical Support Center Services
      Jan 2012 - Jul 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Develop and lead workforce capabilities while managing technology infrastructure across networks, data centers, endpoint hardware, physical and virtual servers, storage arrays, and help desk services. Strengthen organizational resilience by designing and implementing robust disaster recovery solutions.

    • Manager of Support Services
      Oct 2008 - Jan 2012 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Transformative IT leader driving innovation and operational excellence across Support Center, Help Desk, Data Center Operations, and PC Support Services. Skilled at modernizing IT service delivery, optimizing cross-functional teams, and aligning technology with business goals.

    • Operations Supervisor
      Jun 2005 - Oct 2008 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Service Desk and Data Center leader driving cross-functional initiatives and projects to support organizational strategic goals and mission. Skilled in optimizing IT operations, enhancing team performance, and aligning technology with business objectives.

  • Operations Manager at Lowell General Hospital
    Sep 2000 - Jun 2005 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Provide strategic leadership for Service Desk, Desktop Support, and Data Center teams, overseeing scheduling, hiring, training, and after-hours support in a 24x7 multi-server environment. Drive operational efficiency, team performance, and reliable IT service delivery.