When the Network Goes Down, Everything Goes Down

Thomas Dewar, CIO at Acupath Laboratories Inc., shares how cloud architecture, data validation, and empathetic leadership create IT systems that outlast any disruption and any single leader.
Thomas Dewar, CIO of Acupath Laboratories, is a technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading infrastructure modernization and digital transformation across healthcare organizations.
At Acupath Laboratories, Thomas directs enterprise IT strategy, security, and laboratory systems integration. He leads the modernization of the company’s legacy Laboratory Information System into a cloud-based Azure platform that incorporates digital pathology and emerging AI capabilities.
Throughout his career, Thomas has guided complex healthcare and nonprofit environments supporting thousands of users across dozens of locations. His work includes major cloud migrations, EPIC and PACS implementations, and infrastructure consolidation across hospital systems.
Thomas focuses on building resilient, cloud-first environments. His goal is to support secure data access, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability. He is known for strengthening system reliability while reducing operational friction through automation and thoughtful architecture.

Thomas Dewar, CIO at Acupath Laboratories Inc., shares how cloud architecture, data validation, and empathetic leadership create IT systems that outlast any disruption and any single leader.