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Revere, Ma, Us

Health System, Northeast Region

Create and manage READY Interface project plan, complete READY Current/Future State Assessments, Gap Analysis and Business Requirements documentation. Assist with hardware and technology installation; coordinate with Tech staff/Park Place/MT to configure and optimize performance to meet MEDITECH objectives. Identify/Inventory all OV products, interfaces, scripts and other integration points. Manage implementation/migration of all MEDITECH 6.1 interfaces, including development, testing, budgetary implications, and process migration quotations for vendors. Assess device inventory for compatibility with 6.1 specs. Assist building required MIS Universe dictionaries. Monitor performance and report issues to MEDITECH; troubleshoot printing issues. Identify and mitigate existing and future interface gaps in coordination with NHA Consultants. Manage implementation of new Cloverleaf 6.1 Interface Engine hardware/software and migration of ~150 HL7 interfaces to Cloverleaf 6.1. Manage migration of financial EDI and ~200 file based integration points.

Medical Center, Southwest Region

Completed Interface Assessment with recommendations for migration of Iatric and other interfaces to Summit Express Connect.

Health System, Southern Region

Facilitated completion of Design Phase deliverables, including delivery of READY Current and Future State Assessments, Gap Analysis, and Business Requirements documentation. Managed all Design phase events, such as CLPP and Clinical Integrated Visits. Managed and delivered Communications Management Plan and Change Management Plan.

Health System, Mid-Atlantic Region

Coordinated with Tech Staff/Dell/MT to configure and optimize performance in alliance with MEDITECH objectives. Identified/ inventoried all OV products and interfaces and managed development, tested and implemented Go-Live all MEDITECH 6.1 interfaces. Managed migration from Magic to MEDITECH 6.1 including interface/vendor changes, alpha character/account number conversions, MRN implementation, budgetary implications, and assessed inventory to assure compatibility with 6.1 upgrade and optimize performance of hardware. Monitored performance and reported issues to MEDITECH, as well as coordinated with FMH and MEDITECH to resolve issues and re-test. Managed successful cutover of all interfaces and integration points during LIVE, including Command Center coverage. Resolved user printing issues (especially labels and background printing). Assisted with building Universe dictionaries. Provided testing and training for background jobs, alerts, system status board and daily Computer Operations procedures.Achievements:• Completed BAR & Patient Financial Services integration, including Insurance Eligibility & Collection Agency adaptation.• Successfully upgraded hospital to MEDITECH 6.1 – Architecture, HL7 and EDI Integration, background job, alerts, MIS, MAT-NPR Connections, and System Management.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Managed Programming, Telecommunications and Infrastructure Project Management, with an emphasis on long term planning and strategy, as well the alignment of Partners IS services and initiatives. Responsible for budget submissions, reporting and analysis regarding operations and capital, as well as budget controls. Analyzed and reported on Solucient Action OI labor and productivity metrics. Reviewed annual policies, updates and submissions. Liaison between Newton-Wellesley Hospital IS and Partners Corporate IS teams. Oversaw General Computer Controls IS internal audit, analysis, reporting and mitigation of findings. Responsible for Disaster Recovery management, planning and strategy. Enacted new corporate IS Security policies, managed security incidents, represented Newton-Wellesley Hospital at the Partners Information Security Operating Committee, and a member of Partners IS Architecture Council and Technology Evaluation Committee.Achievements:• Effectively managed operating budgets of $4.5 – $9.0 million dollars to a 1-3% positive variance.• Oversaw the successful Technical Integration of Meditech with Siemens Soarian Fiscal/Administrative systems.• Implemented Cloverleaf Integration engine and developed in-house HL7 Interface capabilities.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Retained all aspects of IS Corporate Manager I responsibilities with the addition of increased budget oversight, and management planning and strategy.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Retained all aspects of Data Center Manager responsibilities. Additional responsibilities included managing Project Managers and overseeing HIS PMO activities.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Oversaw all Data Center operations for two Data Centers, Desktop Support, Help Desk, System Engineering and administration, Telecommunications, Programming and site developments. Implemented and provided platform support for Meditech systems, Windows 2003 servers, Citrix, Picis Data, Blue Chip and MedArchive. Set strategy for improvements and direction in alignment with company objectives. Designed, planned, and implemented data and voice network infrastructure, and ensured ongoing reliability, scalability and maximum availability. Developed and enforced management policies, standards and procedures. Performed product and new technology evaluations, managed vendors, and ordered IT equipment for hospital.Achievements:• Managed group of 8 direct reports and 12 associates with an operating budget of $750k and multi-year capital budget of $1M.• Supported facilities which included 8 main hospital campus buildings, 25 remote sites and 2 off site hospital based clinics.

Welleseley, Ma

Vice President 2/1998 – 7/2000Directed operations of product division, managed financial and P&L reports, and performance reports for. Managed budgetary, staffing, and infrastructure requirements. Adjusted business plans, as needed. Developed/maintained relationships with reseller partners and OEM vendors. Established business/sales strategies to drive revenue and reach goals.Achievements:• Successfully directed the product division to its first profitable year. Executed turnaround strategy which lead to breakeven results within 12 months and profitability within 18 months. Average revenue per sale increased by 50%, from $50k to $75k.Product Manager 5/1995 – 1/1998Directed Fortran Programmers on the implementation of Smalltalk, HL7 interfaces and client-server software for hospital and billing systems. Coordinated technical support resources, release schedules, and product specifications. Permed extensive technical sales support.Achievements:• Managed introduction of first-to-market Client-Server based Pathology Information System. Implemented software life cycle methodologies.• Managed product from prototype to market release and cnsolidated multiple releases into a unified version.• Created database reporting system, which was critical to market acceptance of product.Senior System Engineer 12/1993 – 4/1995Implemented Windows NT and 95/98, MS SQL Server, Backup Exec, RightFax and other client-server software in a healthcare setting. Provided system maintenance, as well as troubleshooting OS, applications, backups, faxing, and network issues at client sites.Achievements:• Principal architect for the design of a Windows NT/SQL Server solution for a first-to-market Client-Server Pathology product.Account Manager 12/1991 – 12/1993Served as main point of contact for 25 major hospital accounts in an Independent Software Vendor environment, providing expert level customer service and account management.

Windows 2000 Mcse

Education record

Computer Competency Certification

Medical Laboratory Specialist (Phase Ii)

Honor Graduate

Undergraduate Medical Technology Courses

Medical Laboratory Specialist (Phase I)