Craig Howell

Background

About Craig Howell

I have 30 years of IS experience in the Silicon Valley, managing complex IS projects in cross-functional teams. My daily goals are to coordinate and communicate the needs of multiple teams in a straightforward fashion that best serves our customers. I am a certified Project and Program Manager from the UCSC Academic program, and I am a board certified Master Project Manager from the American Academy of Project Management. 2021 marks my 25th year with Sutter Health. AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Expert liaison between technical, clinical, business leaders, and staff. • Incorporate creativity and forward thinking in our daily work and projects. • Facility planning, healthcare IS, business processes, vendor & staff management. • Project management, business relationships and IS expertise with 29 years of solid experience. • Proficient in numerous project management tools & processes. • Certified Project and Program Manager (USC) and board certified Master Project Manager (American Academy of Project Management) • Excellent multi-tasking, prioritization, and communication skills. Proven ability to manage teams and internal / external resources, incorporating new and creative solutions. SKILLS • Expert in Information Services and Facility Planning / Construction workflows. • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Project Server, Visio and PowerPoint). • Familiar with requirements for many Sutter Health clinical & business applications. • A unique management and operations perspective due to my previous life in the arts. • Multiple IS technical certifications (Cisco, SCO, Novell (CNE V3, 4, & 5), Bay, Microsoft, and many others