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When it comes to making an impact in healthcare, passion and a relentless thirst for learning can be more crucial than mere skills.
In this episode, Matt Modica, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at BJC HealthCare, shares his unique career journey, transitioning from graphic design to a career in IT and Security within the healthcare sector. Matt also talks about how previous job experiences became the building blocks for his current role at BJC. Finally, he explains how he and his team have delivered high-quality results, emphasizing the pivotal role shared values—faith, family, and fun—played.
Join the conversation and learn how Matt and his team kept user data secure during the pandemic despite the rapid rise in threats, all while having fun and lots of learning!
Matt is the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at BJC HealthCare.
He is a lifelong learner and a passionate digital leader recognized for enhancing the security of organizations, their employees, and the customers they serve. His focus is on improving both cyber and physical security resilience, with a strong emphasis on measurably reducing business risks.
With 15 years of experience in Risk Management, IT, and Security, Matt specializes in ensuring patient safety and data protection. His local FBI field office selected him to participate as one of the CISOs in the FBI CISO Academy, a week-in-length seminar that revolves around building, strengthening, and supporting each other in the shared mission of protecting the US.
During his free time, Matt works passionately on droid building, as this activity brings him closer to his affinity toward graphic design. He also makes sure to spend quality time with his beloved wife and kids.
