Michael Underwood
About Michael Underwood
Michael Underwood serves as the Chief Information Officer at Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in information technology and cybersecurity, having held various roles at Sutter Health and the US Army.
Current Role as Chief Information Officer
Michael Underwood serves as the Chief Information Officer at Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he oversees the organization's information technology strategy and operations. Underwood has developed a comprehensive IT infrastructure plan that supports the operational needs of the center. He contributes to the digital transformation efforts, ensuring that IT strategies align with the organization's business goals.
Previous Experience at Sutter Health
Underwood has extensive experience at Sutter Health, where he held multiple positions over an eight-year period. He worked as an Engineer, Systems 4 from 2009 to 2017, then transitioned to Manager of Technical Strategy, Planning & Architecture from 2017 to 2019. Following this, he served as Manager of Network Domain Security from 2019 to 2021. His roles involved various aspects of IT management and strategic planning.
Experience at Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.
Before becoming Chief Information Officer, Underwood worked as Deputy Chief Information Officer at Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. for eight months in 2021. During this time, he played a key role in integrating advanced cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive health data. He also facilitated partnerships with technology vendors to improve IT service delivery and implemented strategic IT initiatives that enhanced the organization's technological capabilities.
Military Background in Psychological Operations
Underwood served in the US Army as a Psychological Operations NCO from 1996 to 2008. This twelve-year military experience provided him with skills in strategic communication and operational planning, which he later applied in his IT career. His education at the John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School further contributed to his expertise in leadership and strategy.
Career at Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Prior to his tenure at Sutter Health, Underwood worked at Palo Alto Medical Foundation as a Senior System Engineer from 1997 to 2009. In this role, he was responsible for managing and optimizing IT systems, contributing to the foundation's technological advancements during his twelve years of service.