BayCare Health System has appointed Robert Carvajal as its new chief information security officer, tasking the longtime cybersecurity leader with overseeing the organization’s enterprise-wide information security strategy as it advances digital health and innovation initiatives.
Carvajal, who holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional credential, steps into the role after serving as director of Information Services security and threat management at BayCare. In that position, he led enterprise security operations, incident response and threat intelligence, helping to strengthen the health system’s cybersecurity posture across its network.
As chief information security officer, Carvajal will work closely with executive leadership to align cybersecurity with BayCare’s broader technology strategy. His responsibilities include leading information security governance, supporting secure health information exchange across the continuum of care, and ensuring that technology systems continue to enable high-quality, compassionate patient services. He will oversee multiple security teams and collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to reinforce resilience and risk management throughout the organization.
Carvajal brings more than 20 years of information technology experience, with nearly two decades focused on cybersecurity leadership. His background includes leading enterprise security strategy, chairing security committees, managing incident response programs and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with regulatory frameworks such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines. His experience spans health systems, digital health environments and large enterprises, with a focus on risk mitigation, resilience and continuous improvement.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University and maintains multiple industry certifications, including CISSP.
BayCare is a not-for-profit academic health care system serving the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. The organization operates 16 hospitals, including a children’s hospital, and provides a broad range of ambulatory services through hundreds of locations. It is the largest provider of behavioral health and pediatric services in West Central Florida, and its BayCare Medical Group is among the region’s largest provider groups.
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“Robert has been a trusted leader within BayCare and a steady presence in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. His deep expertise, leadership style and commitment to collaboration make him the right choice to help protect our systems, support our team members and advance BayCare’s digital future.”
Lynnette Clinton, Chief Information Officer, BayCare Health System
“I’m honored to step into this role at an organization that puts trust, dignity and patient care at the center of everything it does. Cybersecurity is ultimately about protecting people — our patients, our team members and the communities we serve. I look forward to continuing to work alongside BayCare’s teams to strengthen our capabilities while enabling innovation and safe, connected care.”
Robert Carvajal, Chief Information Security Officer, BayCare Health System
