Overview
Robert Hunter serves as CFO and Associate Chair of the Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center [1][3]. Hunter earned a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management from Cornell University [11] and a Master's Degree in Information Systems Management from Harvard University [12]. Hunter's career began in information technology, working as an Oracle DBA at INSTALLS inc. from 2002 to 2005 [10], followed by positions at Harvard Business School as Database Business Analyst and Associate Director of Data and Technology Management from 2005 to 2011 [8][9]. Hunter subsequently held roles at Columbia University Irving Medical Center as Executive Director for Finance, IT and Operations and AVP for Finance and Operations [6][5], and served as Chief Financial Officer of the Office of Alumni and Development at Columbia University [4] before assuming the current position in December 2018 [3].
Profile introduction
From his start at The Cornell Hotel School, Robert has utilized his training in comprehensive business management and customer service to aide Harvard Business School and Columbia University in the areas of finance, analysis, IT, HR, & operations. Almost 20 years ago, after having started a Y2K company as a college student, Robert Hunter began his career in Information Technology as an Oracle DBA for INSTALLS inc. Yet wanting to further his education with a Masters from Harvard, he applied to work at Harvard Business School. During Robert’s time at Harvard Business School, he was recruited…
Career history
- CFO/Associate Chair - Department of MedicineDec 2018 to presentColumbia University Irving Medical Center
- Chief Financial Officer - Office of Alumni and DevelopmentSep 2016 to Nov 2018Columbia University in the City of New York
- AVP for Finance and OperationsMay 2014 to Dec 2016Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Executive Director for Finance, IT and OperationsJun 2012 to Apr 2014Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Senior ConsultantApr 2011 to Jun 2012Performance Architects, Inc.
- Associate Director of Data and Technology ManagementOct 2006 to Apr 2011Harvard Business School
- Database Business AnalystSep 2005 to Sep 2006Harvard Business School
- Oracle DBA/Business Analyst/ServicePower Manager2002 to 2005INSTALLS inc
Education
Bachelor’s Degree, Hospitality Management1996 - 2000Cornell University
Master’s Degree, Informations Systems Management2005 - 2008Harvard University
- High School at The Park School of Buffalo
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