Type Of Business:
Information technology
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Managing a high-performing sales organization; Analyzing profit and loss
Major Product/SVS:
Computer software; Business services management, operations and logistics
Hobbies/Sports:
Golf; Music
Education Degrees:
Pursing Master's Degree in Public Health, Benedictine University; Executive MBA, Pace University; Bachelor of Science in Management, National Louis University, Chicago
Affiliations Awards:
Chairman, New York Urban League; Board Member, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship; Advisory Board Member, Howard University; Lubin School of Business, Pace University; Information Technology Senior Management Forum
Work History:
Vice President of Operations, Hitachi Data Systems Solutions Corporation; Vice President of Professional Services, Hitachi Data Systems; Managing Director, Sterling Software; President, Robinson-Cole and Associates; Various Technical and Management Positions, New York Telephone Company
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his mentors and sponsors, as well as his ability to make and maintain relationships with other people while creating joint success and personal accountability.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he feels health care is a place where impact can be seen through better quality care, lower cost, and health reform.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Robinson has been working for Microsoft for 10 years and has been in the technology field for 30 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the entire portfolio of health solutions both in public and commercial sectors; Developing team partnerships in health information technology solutions
Awards/Honors:
Frederick Douglass Award, New York Urban League; Black Achievers in Industry Award, Harlem YMCA
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Robinson would like to stay in his current position, make significant changes in the health area, pursue a master’s degree, stay abreast of the industry and then look at second career in philanthropy, nonprofit or teaching.