Beverly L Brashear
Integration Engineer
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Adept at Corepoint Interface Engine and fostering strong collaborative relationships, I significantly enhanced client-side experience and operational efficiency at Prometheus Laboratories. Leveraging expertise in HL7 data structures and a proactive problem-solving approach, I led key projects that expanded the client base and streamlined technical processes.
Adaptable and detail-driven professional with strong aptitude for problem-solving and collaborative approach to team projects. Possesses in-depth understanding of software implementation processes and skilled in troubleshooting and system integration. Dedicated to providing impactful solutions and driving successful project outcomes.
Experienced with system integration, process improvement, and project management. Utilizes technical expertise and strategic planning to enhance implementation efficiency. Track record of fostering collaboration and ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Implementation Engineer
Epic Sciences
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Enhanced team collaboration by introducing agile methodologies and tools, fostering a more cohesive work environment.
- Ensured smooth transitions during system upgrades by providing hands-on support to users throughout the process.
- Developed and executed thorough risk management plans for projects, identifying potential issues early on and devising effective mitigation strategies.
- Reduced costs by conducting comprehensive analyses of current systems and recommending cost-effective upgrades or replacements.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver innovative technical solutions for complex business problems.
- Led the development of detailed documentation for all implemented projects, allowing for seamless handover between teams and ongoing maintenance efforts.
- Managed relationships with key vendors to secure competitive pricing on essential hardware components needed for implementations.
- Enabled successful integrations across multiple platforms using standardized APIs and data exchange formats.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings through proactive troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during implementation phases.
- Provided expert advice on best practices for integrating new technologies into existing infrastructures, minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Coordinated with global teams during large-scale implementations, ensuring smooth communication among stakeholders despite language barriers or time zone differences.
Interface Engineer
DermTech, Inc.
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintain energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Work within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Work with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships.
- Utilize iPaaS solution (Dell Boomi) to integrate and connect various systems in the laboratory environment.
- Utilize Mirth to create mappings and transformations for clients
- Create and update internal HL7 specifications for clients
- UtilIze GitHub repositories for version control
- Streamline approach to onboarding new HL7 clients by making teams responsible and accountable for their roles in onboarding and cutting down on time for others that don't have roles in the process
- Provide documentation for HL7 interfaces including UAT evidence documents
- Assist in Linux Administration for internal Linux Users
- Assist in middleware development using AWS services
- Increase customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Identify, document and report on technical factors impacting interface performance.
- Perform mapping exercises converting HL7 to JSON/XML and JSON/XML to HL7 formats
- Devise diagrams to outline system interactions and sequences underpinning interfaces
HL7 Analyst
VIVA USA
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Established over fifty Electronic Lab Reporting (ELR) connections with various public health and other county agencies to import Covid Results to ELR System for Arizona Department of Health Services.
- Validate results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Work with epidemiology and syndromic surveillance teams to deliver communicable diseases results to Rhapsody Interface Engine.
- Project manage all projects daily by providing specifications and guidance for reporting to Arizona Department of Health Services.
- Use Mirth Connect to evaluate and develop message trees to ensure that requirements are being met.
- Work with clients to update HL7 messages as needed and required by Arizona Department of Health Services.
- Apply concise time-management to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Acquire and maintain knowledge of Arizona Department of Health Services policies and procedures.
- Leverage Rhapsody and Biztalk interface engines to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Handle all delegated tasks, including receiving and compiling COVID-19 test results and encouraging clients into sending COVID-19 test results regularly
- Demonstrate self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Analyze and review Flat File and HL7 submissions of Covid-19 test results from various laboratories across the United States.
- Provide detailed guidance on how to use and set up SFTP for dropping test result files.
Corepoint Lead Interface Developer/Analyst
Prometheus Laboratories
05.2015 - 04.2020
- Created and design HL7 Interfaces using Corepoint Interface Engine (create derivatives, action lists, web service endpoints, database associations, code sets) working in a Microsoft Azure cloud computing environment.
- Migrated facilities and connections from Microsoft BizTalk to Corepoint Interface Engine.
- Collected and provide technical details about VPN connection for bi-directional HL7 interfaces
- Provided project management for HL7 Integration work projects.
- Scheduled and facilitate conference calls between internal and external clients specific to HL7 projects
- Designed workflow and document process through customer-facing documents
- Organized plans for testing and go live procedures.
- Troubleshoot HL7 interfaces and provide production support to clients
- Facilitate vetting processes for approval of HL7 Interface projects
- Work closely with internal customers, i.e. Client Services, order processing, and accessioning
- Built and sustain rapport with internal and external clients
- Installed Corepoint Interface Engine software and develop various environments (Development, Test and Production).
- Provided assistance to users of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (ERP) software
- Developed working relationships with various software vendors for maintenance and upgrade of critical software
- Maintain ICD Codes for clinical purposes
- Maintain organization chart through People Fluent product "Org Publisher"
- Document network configurations of interfaces
- Updated and work through processes in StarLIMS (clinical studies data application
- Provided project management for StarLIMS enhancements and changes
- Researched and troubleshoot issues with proprietary LIMS
- Documentation of current work projects in Workfront
- Experience with BizTalk for HL7 connections
- Supported internal stakeholders in operational improvements and resolution of software problems to deliver top-notch customer service
- Planned and executed decommissioning major network servers
- Successfully led key projects which resulted in adding more clients to existing client base
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction
- Wrote scopes, requirements for various information technology projects
- Deliver exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
- Create communication strategies to meet client objectives
- Exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
- Oversee various HL7 and other department related projects from conceptualization to completion
- Worked effectively with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that elevated client side experience and significantly improved overall functionality and performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Telecommunications & Film
San Diego State University
San Diego09-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of California
San Diego, CA1992
Skills
- HL7 Interface engines, Corepoint, Mirth, Interfaceware
- Strong collaborative skills
- Linux shell scripting
- TCP/IP protocols
- Java script
- Incident management
- API integration
- Windows administration
- Load balancing
- Security protocols
- Network engineering
- Data migration
- Service level agreements
- Database administration
- Configuration management
- Linux administration
Timeline
Sr. Implementation Engineer
Epic Sciences
08.2022 - 02.2025
Interface Engineer
DermTech, Inc.
09.2021 - 07.2022
HL7 Analyst
VIVA USA
07.2020 - 09.2021
Corepoint Lead Interface Developer/Analyst
Prometheus Laboratories
05.2015 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of California
Master of Arts - Telecommunications & Film
San Diego State University
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