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IT Leadership · Infrastructure · A.I. · Privacy

IT Leadership · Linux Infrastructure · A.I. Automation

Technology Leadership That Keeps the Business Moving.

I connect enterprise IT leadership with hands-on technical development across Linux, homelab infrastructure, security, privacy, cloud, and A.I. automation—grounded in healthcare, finance, and professional services.

Credentials earned include PMP, ITIL 4 Foundation, CSM, Azure, AWS, and Atlassian ITSM.

Adam Nold, information technology operations leader

Calm operations. Clear communication. Durable systems.

Current Technical Practice

Latest Notes

Working notes on technology leadership, Linux and homelab systems, A.I. automation, privacy, and open source.

The Notebook Is Open

Long-form notes are being prepared. This space will hold practical field notes on systems, leadership, automation, privacy, and open-source work.

Selected Operating Scope

Operational Scale, Made Concrete.

A snapshot of the responsibility carried while leading global IT operations at indinero.

$1M

Annual IT budget led

280

International employees supported

130

Information systems in scope

4

Acquisitions finalized

Featured Work

Complex Environments. Practical Outcomes.

indinero · 2021–2024

Global IT Operations

Established and led a five-person global IT operation supporting 280 international employees across 130 information systems and 10 departments.

20% lower software costs · 4 acquisitions finalized · A+ SecurityScorecard rating maintained

UCLA Health · 2018–2021

Transformation and IAM

Managed transformation and technical support across 180 clinics and departments serving 20,000 end users, and led a 10-person workstation-upgrade team across 50 locations.

Supported a CHIME Most Wired environment · IAM integration · large-scale onboarding

American Health Connection · 2024–2025

Security and Hybrid Infrastructure

Led organization-wide implementation of NIST CSF and HIPAA standards for a 300-person healthcare call center while overseeing ITIL-based service operations.

40+ AWS virtual servers · 4 regions · 150+ virtual desktops

Technology Biased · 2025–Present

Local-First Technical Development

Developing Linux and homelab infrastructure, self-hosted services, Docker workflows, local LLM automation, observability, backup strategy, and privacy-minded open-source applications.

Local-First Antivirus · Domain Management · GitHub

Capabilities

Breadth Organized Around Business Needs.

Technology choices matter most when they improve reliability, reduce risk, and help people do their work.

01 / Operate

IT Operations & Service Delivery

Service desks, ITIL workflows, vendors, assets, continuity, documentation, and measurable service.

02 / Protect

Security, IAM & Governance

SSO, 2FA, access management, incident response, and work aligned to NIST CSF and HIPAA standards.

03 / Scale

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS, Azure, Windows environments, virtual desktops, hybrid operations, and disaster recovery.

04 / Deliver

Programs, Integrations & M&A

Cross-functional programs, acquisition integration, MSP transitions, stakeholder communication, and KPIs.

How I Lead

Run IT the Right Way.

Strong IT leadership starts with reliable fundamentals: clear communication, thoughtful standards, measurable service, and a team users trust.

Do Things Right.

Build systems, processes, security, and recovery plans that can withstand scrutiny and scale with confidence.

Stay Solution-Focused.

Approach constraints with optimism, practical judgment, and attention to the details that separate good operations from great ones.

Document Everything.

Protect organizational knowledge, enable continuity, and make growth repeatable through disciplined documentation.

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I’m open to Manager and Senior Manager conversations where steady operations, practical security, and clear delivery matter.