Eric H.
About Eric H.
Eric H. serves as the Chief Information Officer at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in IT and customer experience, he has held various roles in notable organizations, contributing to significant technology migrations and system developments.
Current Role as Chief Information Officer
Eric H. serves as the Chief Information Officer at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the firm's information technology strategy and operations. He manages a team of 67 employees, which includes an outsourced training team and help desk, with 10 direct reports. His responsibilities include ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of IT services across the organization.
Previous Experience at Hinshaw & Culbertson
Before becoming Chief Information Officer, Eric H. worked at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP as the Director of IT and Customer Experience from 2016 to 2022. During his tenure, he played a significant role in various IT initiatives, including the migration of the firm from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and subsequently to Windows 11. He also developed a new financial analytics and reporting system to enhance operational efficiency.
Career Background in IT and Multimedia
Eric H. has extensive experience in the IT and multimedia sectors. He worked at State Street Bank as Assistant Vice President in IT - Global Infrastructure Services from 2008 to 2011. He also held the position of Senior Manager of Multimedia Systems and IT at Bingham McCutchen from 2011 to 2014. His earlier roles include Manager of Audio Visual at Putnam Investments and On-Site Audio Visual Service Manager at Verrex Corporation.
Educational Background
Eric H. studied at Virginia Wesleyan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication from 1995 to 1999. He also attended Full Sail University, achieving an Associate of Science (AS) in Cinematography and Film/Video Production from 1999 to 2000. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in communication and technology.
Contributions to Process Improvements
Throughout his career, Eric H. has focused on enhancing firm efficiency through technology. He authored code for cross-departmental process improvements and led the transition of the firm's document management system from a traditional on-premise version to a cloud-based solution. He also implemented a firmwide records cleanup initiative for both physical and electronic records.