Charles Looney
About Charles Looney
Charles Looney serves as the Executive of Infrastructure at Sutter Health, where he oversees a significant operating budget and manages a large team to support the organization's infrastructure needs. His extensive background includes roles at various companies and the US Army, where he developed expertise in technical services and infrastructure management.
Current Role at Sutter Health
Charles Looney serves as the Executive of Infrastructure at Sutter Health, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees a department comprising 550 members and 100 contractors, managing the infrastructure needs for the organization, which operates with a budget of $27 billion. His responsibilities include executing approximately $37 million in capital projects annually and ensuring the effective deployment of security architecture in collaboration with the Chief Information Security Officer.
Previous Experience at Sutter Health
Prior to his current role, Charles Looney worked at Sutter Health as the Manager of Technical Services from 2011 to 2015. During his tenure, he contributed to the organization's technical infrastructure and support services in the Sacramento, California area. His experience at Sutter Health laid a foundation for his later leadership role in infrastructure management.
Professional Background in Technology
Charles Looney has extensive experience in technology and infrastructure management. Before joining Sutter Health, he worked at Kaiser Permanente as the Senior Manager of Infrastructure Engineering from 2015 to 2020. He also held the position of Technical Solutions Architect Collaboration at Cisco Systems from 2008 to 2011. His earlier roles include Lead Telecom Engineer at HealthNet Inc and Installation Engineer at ISI Telemanagement Solutions, Inc.
Military Service
Charles Looney served in the US Army as a Signal Support Specialist from 1991 to 1998. His military service included assignments in Kitzingen, Germany, and Killeen, Texas. This experience contributed to his technical skills and leadership abilities in subsequent civilian roles.
Management of Contracts and Budgets
In his current role, Charles Looney manages a significant operating budget of $275 million and oversees a three-year, $29 million contract with Accenture for tier 1-2 support and troubleshooting services. He is also responsible for administering the Microsoft contract to align the company's cloud strategy with Azure and other platforms. His expertise includes successfully planning and executing PCI audits for Sutter Health.