Patrice Gayle
About Patrice Gayle
Patrice Gayle serves as the Director of Information Technology at Physicians Immediate Care, where he has worked since 2014, overseeing IT resources for over 45 locations in the Greater Chicago Area. He holds a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Florida State University and has extensive experience in network security, optimization, and various IT technologies.
Work at Physicians Immediate Care
Patrice Gayle has served as the Director of Information Technology at Physicians Immediate Care since 2014. In this role, Gayle manages IT resources and technologies across more than 45 locations, which include 42 immediate care clinics, call distribution centers, and data centers. Gayle's responsibilities encompass overseeing network security and optimization, ensuring efficient operation of IT systems, and implementing advanced technologies to enhance service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Patrice Gayle earned a Master of Science in Information Technology from Florida State University, completing the program from 2006 to 2008. Prior to this, Gayle obtained a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the same institution, graduating in 2006. Gayle possesses expertise in network security, SD-WAN optimization, and PowerShell scripting, along with proficiency in VMware, Windows Server 2019, and various firewall systems.
Background
Before joining Physicians Immediate Care, Patrice Gayle worked as a Senior Network Administrator at Toshiba Medical Research Institute USA, Inc. (TMRU) from 2010 to 2014. This role provided Gayle with valuable experience in managing IT infrastructure and supporting network operations in a healthcare setting. The transition to Physicians Immediate Care allowed Gayle to leverage this experience in a broader capacity.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Patrice Gayle is skilled in a variety of technical areas, including network security and optimization. Gayle has experience with SD-WAN optimization and is proficient in PowerShell scripting. Additionally, Gayle is knowledgeable in backup solutions such as Backup Exec, Microsoft DPM, and Veeam Backup Suite. This technical expertise extends to managing hardware and software load balancing solutions, ensuring optimal performance of IT systems.