Blake has more than 25 years of experience working in Information Technology in both the private and public sectors. He started his career in Systems Development and has continued to maintain a strong commitment to practical implementation of technology. While in the private sector he championed and led MetLife’s Integration Competency Center, was the chief architect and project manager for INFOR’s Human Resource Management Platform (Workbrain), and helped implement Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina’s TRICARE program.  

In the public sector, he worked for Conduent (previously Xerox) as a lead architect for their Integrated Enrollment System and Health Enterprise MMIS Platform.  He has worked on projects in New York, California, Montana, Alaska, and Tennessee in both the MMIS, SLR, and E&E spaces. As part of his platform work, he helps implement Health Enterprises Mobile User Interface, Cloud, and Modular Strategies.  

Most recently, Blake worked as Conduent’s Chief Information Security Officer for the New York MMIS implementation. During this time, he oversaw the development and implementation of New York's MMIS Security Policy, Procedure, and Technical Implementation.

Blake earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from High Point University in Management Information Systems and an Associate of Science Degree from Davidson County Community College in Computer Programming.