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Akshay Ramani

Bangalore,India

Summary

Healthcare leader with over 11 years of experience in digital strategy, EMR/EHR systems, and product management, demonstrating a strong commitment to operational excellence across diverse regions including the USA, Middle East, and India. Specializes in healthcare IT, compliance, and business performance analysis, driving process optimization to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Recognized for strategic planning and team leadership capabilities that foster high productivity and seamless project execution. Proven skills in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability ensure effective collaboration and successful outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager- Digital Transformation Strategy

PwC India
Bangalore, India
10.2022 - Current

Expertise in EMR/EHR systems, product management, digital strategy, and operational excellence. Specialized in transforming and enhancing healthcare operations in the USA, Middle East, and India. Expert in data-driven decision-making, improving operational effectiveness and innovation.

  • Digital Strategy & Transformation: Develop and execute digital transformation strategies, leveraging AI, blockchain, IoT, cloud computing, and data analytics to enhance business operations
  • Project & Program Management: Lead end-to-end digital transformation projects, ensuring agile execution, risk mitigation, and compliance with industry standards
  • EMR/EHR Expertise: SME in EMR/EHR systems, driving system selection, implementation, interoperability, and cloud-based transitions while ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary client contact, delivering high-impact recommendations and tailored digital solutions to C-suite executives and healthcare providers
  • Technology & Innovation: Oversee cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), AI/ML models, and automation solutions (RPA) while ensuring scalable and secure enterprise architecture
  • Change Management & Organizational Enablement: Implement change management strategies, conduct leadership training, and foster a culture of innovation and agility
  • Leadership & Team Development: Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, driving collaboration, thought leadership, and continuous improvement
  • Strategic Planning & Compliance: Develop roadmaps for digital health initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR) and risk management

Agile Product Owner

Oracle Health (Cerner)
07.2021 - 10.2022

Skilled Agile Product Owner specialized in EHR/EMR solutions for healthcare markets across the USA, Europe, and Australia. Experienced with digital transformation and stakeholder collaboration. Delivered impactful healthcare IT solutions, ensuring seamless interoperability.

  • Agile Product Ownership: Led EHR/EMR product development and lifecycle management, achieving 96% feature deadline adherence by proactively addressing roadblocks.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Requirement Gathering: Collaborated with IT leadership, healthcare providers, and cross-functional teams to define and document product roadmaps, business requirements, and technical solutions
  • Agile & Sprint Management: Managed end-to-end Agile development, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release coordination, ensuring efficient product delivery
  • Development, Testing & Deployment: Worked closely with cloud teams, Test Analysts, and developers to execute QA testing, deployments, and automated test scripts for seamless product updates
  • Strategic Planning & Release Management: Led cross-team Scrum and release planning, overseeing quarterly product launches and ongoing feature enhancements
  • Process Optimization & Compliance: Ensured alignment with regulatory standards, optimized workflows, and drove technical and functional improvements to enhance product scalability and user experience

Project Manager

Elekta Mosaiq HCG EL
06.2018 - 06.2021

Expertise in EHR/EMR implementation. Spearheaded comprehensive Elekta Mosaiq EMR deployment for HCG EL, guaranteeing seamless workflow integration. Expert in gap analysis, process optimization, and managing cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare IT systems.

  • EHR/EMR Implementation & Strategy: Led end-to-end Elekta Mosaiq EMR launch for HCG EL, ensuring seamless deployment and adoption
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Roadmap Development: Worked with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and IT stakeholders to define product roadmaps, workflows, and implementation strategies
  • System Integration & Testing: Managed EMR, HIS, RIS, and LIS interface integrations, performing System Integration Testing (SIT) to ensure interoperability
  • Project & Team Leadership: Led a 12-member cross-functional team, managing priorities, milestones, and risk mitigation in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Process Improvement & Training: Conducted gap analyses, KPI assessments, and workflow optimizations, training 600+ clinical and non-clinical staff on system adoption
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured HIPAA compliance, created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and conducted post-implementation audits for process adherence
  • Cloud & Digital Transformation: Led the transition from Onsite-based Mosaiq EMR to Cloud implementation, ensuring minimal disruption and enhanced system scalability
  • Oncology Information System (EMR - OIS) Digital Information Systems for HealthCare Analytics (DISHA-C)

Assistant Manager & Data Analyst: Quality Assurance

HCG EL
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Results-oriented Quality Assurance & Process Improvement Specialist with expertise in quality control, compliance, and operational efficiency
  • Proven ability to streamline processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive cost optimization through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement strategies
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance: Conducted quality control tests and audits, ensuring adherence to legal, safety, and health standards
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency: Implemented DMAIC methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and optimize business processes
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Trained and mentored employees, fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth
  • Strategic Analysis & Decision-Making: Analyzed Weekly Scorecards with top management to assess departmental performance and drive data-backed improvements
  • Cost Optimization & Revenue Growth: Led operational improvements and process re-engineering, resulting in cost reduction and increased revenue generation

Education

Masters - Hospital Administration

University Of Leeds
Leeds

MA - Economics

St. Joseph’s College
Bangalore

B.A - Economics

St Xavier's College
Ahmedabad

Skills

  • Digital transformation
  • Project management
  • EMR/EHR implementation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Data analytics
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Operational excellence
  • Process optimization
  • Agile methodologies
  • Team leadership
  • Change management
  • Business development

Certification

  • Agile Product Owner Role: Techniques, National Association of Accountancy (NASBA), #140940
  • International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), #189294
  • PMI Registered Education Provider, #4101
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer & Data Scientist
  • Simpler Lean Awareness (Lean Management), Online Course
  • Simpler A3 thinking (Lean Management), Online Course
  • Simpler Rapid Improvement Event (Lean Management), Online Course
  • Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Duke Univ, USA), Online Course
  • IIHMR Bangalore, Two Day Certificate Course: Digital Health Management
  • NABH Safe 1 (Hospital Infection Control Practices), Workshops
  • DL Shah Sensitization Conference: Quality in Healthcare
  • NABH One Day Certificate Course: Clinical Audits
  • NABH One Day Certificate Course: Continual Quality Improvement: Tools and Techniques
  • Three Day Programme on Implementation (POI): NABH 4th Edition Standard CAHO tech seminar
  • Digital HealthCare Summit

Core Expertise

  • Digital Health Strategy & EMR/EHR Implementation
  • Product & Project Management (Agile, Scrum)
  • Healthcare Compliance & Regulatory Standards (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR)
  • Operational Excellence & Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)
  • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

Timeline

Manager- Digital Transformation Strategy

PwC India
10.2022 - Current

Agile Product Owner

Oracle Health (Cerner)
07.2021 - 10.2022

Project Manager

Elekta Mosaiq HCG EL
06.2018 - 06.2021

Assistant Manager & Data Analyst: Quality Assurance

HCG EL
06.2012 - 06.2014

Masters - Hospital Administration

University Of Leeds

MA - Economics

St. Joseph’s College

B.A - Economics

St Xavier's College
Akshay Ramani