Brant Linch
About Brant Linch
Brant Linch serves as the Director of Technology & Services at ValueHealth LLC, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in IT management, he has held various roles in organizations such as k12itc, North Kansas City Hospital, and MacFarlane Group.
Work at ValueHealth
Brant Linch has served as the Director of Technology & Services at ValueHealth LLC since 2021. In this role, he oversees the technology operations and service delivery for the organization. His responsibilities include managing IT operations that support over 60 companies, ensuring high availability and compliance with industry standards. Linch's leadership contributes to maintaining a fully redundant PCI compliant data center with a 99.99% uptime.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Prior to his current position, Brant Linch held several significant roles in the IT sector. He worked as the Director of Service Delivery for Information Technology at k12itc from 2015 to 2017. Linch also served as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at North Kansas City Hospital from 2018 to 2021 and as a Senior Manager of Systems and Network at MacFarlane Group from 2011 to 2016. These positions involved managing teams of network and systems engineers, as well as overseeing IT operations across various organizations.
Education and Certifications
Brant Linch studied Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at Park University from 2006 to 2008. During his time at the university, he achieved various certifications that have contributed to his professional development in the IT field. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex IT environments and enhancing service delivery.
Budget Management and ITIL Experience
In his career, Brant Linch has managed multi-million dollar budgets, which includes responsibilities for budget planning, reporting, and final budget numbers. His experience with ITIL and Six Sigma methodologies has been instrumental in driving efficiency and future-readiness within IT departments. This expertise enables him to implement best practices in service management and operational excellence.
Career Timeline
Brant Linch's career in information technology spans over a decade, with key positions held at various organizations. He began his career as an Information Systems Specialist at North Kansas City Schools in 2010. Following this, he worked at Compass Minerals as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His diverse experiences across different roles and companies have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of IT operations.