Biography

Willy Schley is a passionate technology advocate and implementer.  Willy’s current work at Ochsner Health System is to save and change lives by providing information confidentiality, integrity, and availability in his role as AVP, information Security and Chief Information Security Officer.  Willy has been employed with Ochsner for 11 years, recently transitioning into his current role following 4 years as Assistant Vice President for Technology.  Willy graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Tulane University in New Orleans and subsequently earned an MBA from Tulane as well.  A decade of technology development at Weill Cornell Medical College preceded Willy’s current work at Ochsner.  Some major initiatives at Ochsner include development of infrastructure for Epic Hyperspace EMR, establishment of remote disaster recovery capability, and cost management through multiple solutions.