Flourish Sound Bytes: From 11 Data Centers to Zero with Healthcare IT Leader Tyler Barhydt

September 4, 2025: In this inaugural episode of Flourish Sound Bytes, Sarah Richardson sits down with Tyler Barhydt, a seasoned technology executive who led a remarkable cloud transformation journey. Tyler shares how his organization, Envision Healthcare, went from 11 data centers to nearly zero, the unexpected benefits of the Broadcom/VMware situation, and why he believes every cloud migration needs a dedicated FinOps team. Through candid discussion about getting board buy-in (spoiler: it took 12-20 rounds), building trust through transparency, and empowering teams, Tyler provides a roadmap for healthcare IT leaders considering their own cloud journey.Key Points:00:16 Meet Tyler Barhydt: Cloud Transformation Leader01:03 Key Considerations for Cloud Strategy01:49 Board Engagement and Cost Transparency04:08 FinOps and Operational Readiness06:41 Navigating Industry Challenges15:33 Leadership InsightsX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer