Roy Pierson
About Roy Pierson
Roy Pierson serves as the System Director of Software Platform Strategy at CommonSpirit Health, where he focuses on technology transformation and innovation. He has a diverse background in technology leadership, having held various roles at companies such as Microsoft, Bolste™, and MobileLogix.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Roy Pierson serves as the System Director of Software Platform Strategy at CommonSpirit Health since 2021. In this role, he focuses on technology transformation and innovation, leveraging his extensive experience in software platforms to enhance healthcare delivery. His responsibilities include overseeing software strategy and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Roy Pierson has held various leadership positions in technology across multiple organizations. He worked as Chief Technology Officer at MobileLogix for 10 months in 2016-2017, and as VP of Engineering at Bolste™ from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at OpenTech Alliance, Inc. as VP of Engineering lasted from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to engineering leadership and product development.
Career at Microsoft
Roy Pierson has a significant history with Microsoft, where he held multiple roles over a span of 11 years. His positions included Enterprise Account Executive, Business Solutions Architect, and Engagement Manager. He was involved in U.S. Retail Services and U.S. Financial Services, focusing on delivering technology solutions and consulting services.
Education and Technical Background
Roy Pierson studied at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Computer Systems Engineering from 1984 to 1988. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in technology, particularly in mobile solutions, cloud computing, and big data.
Consulting and Engineering Roles
In addition to his roles at Microsoft, Roy Pierson worked as Managing Partner at TRU Consulting from 2014 to 2016 and as Client Partner at Slalom Consulting from 2013 to 2014. He also served as Director of Mobile Solutions at Statera from 2011 to 2013, where he focused on delivering mobile technology solutions.