Brian Blake
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Healthcare supply chain and technology leader focused on achieving measurable enhancements in operational resiliency and cost management across health systems. Expertise in designing AI-driven automation and data integration solutions that translate operational insights into actionable outcomes. Proven record of driving collaboration with clinical and executive teams to optimize supply chain performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Solutions Architect
Clarium Health
01.2026 - Current
- Designed AI-enabled workflows for disruption management, substitute identification, and vendor setup, improving response time and reducing manual intervention.
- Developed LLM-backed agents with structured validation and rule-based safeguards, enhancing reliability and auditability.
- Architected enterprise-scale supply chain automation systems supporting health systems and national IDNs.
- Led architecture for data models supporting PO line analytics, disruption intelligence, and stockout detection.
- Partnered with executive stakeholders to define automation strategy, governance frameworks, and ROI models for streamlined decision-making.
- Built data pipelines and orchestration frameworks to convert unstructured operational inputs into actionable ERP integrations.
- Designed scalable workflow engines that reduce human touchpoints while maintaining clinical safety and compliance.
Senior Product Manager
Clarium Health
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Owned roadmap for disruption intelligence and predictive analytics, enhancing automated mitigation workflows.
- Led product execution for a healthcare supply chain resiliency platform serving major IDNs.
- Led cross-functional delivery across engineering, data, and client-facing teams.
- Translated operational supply chain challenges into scalable product features and workflows.
- Enhanced provider/vendor visibility into disruption exposure and pathways for effective mitigation.
- Contributed to enterprise data architecture, integrating PO activity, vendor feeds, and item master mapping.
System Manager, Supply Chain (Risk & Resilience)
CommonSpirit Health
, United States
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Led enterprise supply chain resiliency initiatives across ~140 hospitals within one of the largest U.S. health systems.
- Developed and implemented system-wide risk monitoring and mitigation programs to enhance supply chain resilience.
- Facilitated proactive shortage mitigation through forecasting and early signal detection to ensure continuous supply.
- Partnered with sourcing, logistics, and clinical leadership to preserve continuity of care during disruptions.
- Created standardized escalation and mitigation strategies to improve coordination across markets.
- Developed supplier reliability scoring and clinical impact modeling frameworks.
Supply Chain Operations Manager
CHI Health
Grand Island, NE
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Directed supply operations, distribution, and inventory management to ensure timely delivery of supplies.
- Managed and developed a 10-person team supporting acute care facilities.
- Enhanced service levels amid supply volatility to maintain operational continuity.
- Supported digital initiatives to streamline processes and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
Inventory Specialist
CHI Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
Inventory Lead
ServiceOne
01.2016 - 01.2019
Warehouse Operations Manager
Electrical Engineering & Equipment
01.2014 - 01.2016
Skills
- System Architecture
- AI Integration Solutions
- Automation & Digital Transformation
- Workflow & Framework Engineering
- Inventory Optimization & Distribution Operations
- Supply Chain Systems- ERP/IMS/POU Administration
- Analytics & BI Development
- Software Development (Python, NET, Cloud)
- Data Modeling & Master Data Governance
- Cross-Functional Enterprise Leadership
- Clinical Partner Collaboration
- Executive Communication
- Change Management & Adoption Strategy
- Supply Chain Strategy & Resiliency
- Product Strategy & Roadmap Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Performance & Cost Control
Technology
Python, SQL, .NET (C#), REST APIs, Snowflake, Postgres, BigQuery, DBT, Tableau, Power BI, Prefect, Temporal, API Integrations, Docker, LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, Lawson, Workday, PeopleSoft, TecSys, Pyxis, WaveMark, Figma, Notion, JIRA, Eraser, Lucidchart
Timeline
Solutions Architect
Clarium Health
01.2026 - Current
Senior Product Manager
Clarium Health
06.2024 - 01.2026
System Manager, Supply Chain (Risk & Resilience)
CommonSpirit Health
03.2022 - 06.2024
Supply Chain Operations Manager
CHI Health
11.2020 - 03.2022
Inventory Specialist
CHI Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
Inventory Lead
ServiceOne
01.2016 - 01.2019
Warehouse Operations Manager
Electrical Engineering & Equipment
01.2014 - 01.2016