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Livonia, Michigan, United States

Fort Washington, Pa

Senior technical consultant in the Ambulatory practice at Pursüit Healthcare Advisors.Trinity Health November 2015 - January 2017 o Performed NextGen template and document development for 5,300 physicians spanning 22 states.o Maintained bespoke web application built on Java 1.8 web services with an AngularJS 1.5 front end that allowed providers using Athena to access NextGen content.o Migrated Quality Measures and Population Health reporting SQL Server Reporting Services reports and supporting SQL Server jobs.o Built data extracts, including Physician Quality Reporting System measure extracts for the CMS Group Practice Reporting Option web interface.o Participated in peer review process to ensure quality of software releases.o Resolved code merge conflicts and supported monthly release process.o Mentored client development personnel on NextGen software functionality, SQL, and database design.

Westfield, In

Senior technical consultant in the Ambulatory practice at Leidos Health.Benefis Health 2015 to Presento Template and document development.o Crystal Report development.Virtua Health 2014 to 2015o Template and document development.o Crystal Report development.Maury Regional Medical Center 2013 to 2015o Coordinated with NextGen and internal resources to implement document interface in Rosettao Template and document development.o Built “Accountable Care Organization” reporting database and processTrinity Health/CHE 2014o Technical support for 7 region, 3,000 provider NextGen installation, including templates, documents, reports, and system performance.o Performed KBM and core upgrades.Allegiance Health 2013 to 2014o Extracted EPM and Document data using T-SQL and C# for Urology practice converting off NextGeno Wrote custom pick list synchronization T-SQL script for KBM upgrade processHoly Spirit Hospital 2012 to 2014o Performed all Senior SQL Server database administration dutieso Implemented custom SQL Server monitoring and alerting system using T-SQL, SQL Server Alerts, and SQL Server Policy Based Managemento Performed upgrade from SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition to 2008 R2 Standard Editiono Assisted in new Storage Area Network requirements processo Resolved performance issues at the network, application, template, and SQL Server levelso Performed NextGen Ambulatory core version upgradeso Performed NextGen Ambulatory KBM version upgradeso Customized NextGen EHR templates and documents to suit client requirementso Implemented standardized requirements management, change control, and migration management proceduresScottsdale Healthcare Health System 2012o Built a custom .Net application to bulk import documents into ICS

Dallas, Tx

Managed programming team of four programmers. Met frequently with upper level management, physicians, and vendors to set tactical and strategic goals, including PQRS, eRx, Meaningful Use, and HQM reporting efforts. Built and maintained NextGen EHR templates and documents, financial reporting systems, intranet, custom .NET desktop applications, web applications, and Windows Services. Performed database administration duties. Assisted network administration as necessary. Implemented standardized change control and migration management procedures. Troubleshooting, tuning, and optimization programmer for all NextGen and T-SQL issues. Performed ad hoc and scheduled reporting activities. Conducted mentoring sessions and a weekly software engineering best practices class.

HRsmart is a global provider of the totally integrated Talent Management suite including applicant tracking, performance management, career planning and development and learning management all pointing to a common, shared database.As a Software Development Manager I led a team of software application developers to design and build the company's core product offerings. I also recruited new development personnel, and assisted my team in furthering their career development.

Managed technical infrastructure (hardware, software, networking, and telecommunications) for health care provider practices. Key member of division management. Designed and managed network and server infrastructure rebuild for local non-profit. Designed and implemented technical infrastructure for radiology practice. Recovered practice management and medical records server for family practitioner. Created multiple processes, including healthcare facility build and technician hiring. Built web interface for review of technician time, billing, and utilization. Performed functional requirements analysis of new time accounting system. Trained commercial services staff on system.

Executed strategic, tactical, and financial planning. Data model architect for the core product. Designed and implemented conversion program for upgrading previous releases. Designed and implemented integration of a report generator into core product. Implemented and maintain corporate website (store, on-line support, and intranet). Designed, implemented and maintain local area network. Led defense of key intellectual property against an infringing competitor. Approved all contracts, including leases, non-disclosure and employment agreements.

Senior manager in this energy and information technology company. Led the IT team in the development, operation, and maintenance of all IT systems. Projects included teams up to 8 developers on 6 month projects. Helped define new product offerings for utilities and industry partners. Instituted development and change management processes. Instituted information security policies and interventions. Trained team in all aspects of development.

Purchased, maintained, and deployed hardware and software for 150 consultants. Led numerous project teams to design and implement custom Internet applications. Provided sales and technical support for the Oracle Learning Architecture (OLA). Mentored teammates and clients on use of Oracle Method development life cycle. Created and administered technical skills assessment to evaluate consulting recruits.

Helped re-engineer Medicaid reporting subsystems. Maintained various subsystems for Texas Medicaid. Led multiple projects that impacted all Medicaid subsystems. Learned and applied the principles of all phases of the EDS Systems Life Cycle.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Computer Science, 3.8

B.S., Physics, Russian Language & Culture

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Society of Physics Students

Non-Degree Seeking, Accounting, 4.0

Certificate, Healthcare Information Management Certification