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CHANCHAL CHAUHAN

Summary

Visionary healthcare data engineering executive with 15+ years of experience leading data strategies, cloud-based analytics platforms, and enterprise data governance. Proven ability to optimize operations, drive cost efficiencies, and build high-performing teams. Adept at collaborating with C-suite leaders to implement scalable, secure, and regulatory-compliant data infrastructures that enhance patient outcomes and business decision-making. Passionate about leveraging advanced technologies to transform healthcare analytics and innovation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Data Engineering & Analytics Platform

Cook Children's Healthcare System
07.2023 - Current
Highlights
  • Lead the Enterprise Data Platform strategy, aligning with organizational goals to enhance data accessibility, operational analytics, and decision-making.
  • Manage a multi-million-dollar budget, optimizing cloud and infrastructure investments to reduce costs by 20%.
  • Designed and implemented cloud-first data architectures using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake, Data Factory and dbt, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
  • Developed DEPulse, a centralized data operations hub, improving production monitoring, GoAnywhere job tracking, and real-time pipeline performance visibility.
  • Established enterprise-wide data governance policies ensuring HIPAA and GDPR compliance while improving data integrity and security.
  • Led the development of DEBluePrint, a framework for data lineage tracking and compliance monitoring, enhancing regulatory alignment.
  • Developed DE Navigator, a standardized guide for data engineering processes, improving knowledge retention and team efficiency.
  • Achieved $100,000+ in operational cost savings by optimizing resource allocation and implementing efficient hiring strategies.
People Leadership
  • Built and mentored a high-performing Data Engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
  • Conducted technical training sessions on Microsoft Fabric and dbt, achieving 100% team certification (including contractors).
  • Partnered with clinical, operational, and business teams to align data solutions with organizational needs, ensuring actionable insights.
  • Established Innovation & Learning Sessions, leading process improvements, automation, and adoption of emerging technologies.
  • Achieved 4.5/5-star team feedback rating, reflecting strong leadership, mentorship, and strategic impact.
Technical Leadership
  • Designed and optimized real-time and batch data pipelines, integrating structured and unstructured data sources, including EHR/EMR, claims, and operational analytics.
  • Enhanced data security by implementing RBAC, encryption protocols, and data lineage tracking across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Reduced cloud computing costs by 20% through strategic Azure optimization, improving system scalability and efficiency.
Product Management
  • Led enterprise-wide governance initiatives, standardizing metadata management and compliance monitoring.
  • Managed vendor partnerships, ensuring seamless third-party data integrations and interoperability with healthcare systems.
  • Developed automated data workflows, streamlining operations and improving data processing efficiency.
Environment

Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Azure, Azure Data Factory, dbt, SQL Server, Epic EMR, Power BI, GoAnywhere, Cloud Data Lake, HL7, FHIR

Manager, Data Acquisition and Integration

MPOWERHealth
07.2021 - 06.2023

Highlights:

  • Developed and executed a comprehensive product strategy for data as a service(DaaS) products, aligning with company's overall vision and objectives and key results (OKRs), driving 10% revenue growth.
  • Developed and implemented Azure -based data integration engine using Azure Data Factory, reducing Patient Management (PM) system integration timeline by 75%.
  • Streamlined operations and improved efficiency by implementing processes and automation for data integration life cycle. As a result completed 5+ PM system integrations in 6 months, while achieving a 50% reduction in manual data entry,
    75% faster integration, and 80% improved data accuracy.
  • Developed centralized BI Dashboards for production monitoring, reducing time and labor by 40% and providing real-time visibility into data integration timelines while improving efficiency, and enhancing decision-making capabilities.
  • Achieved a 20% cost reduction by leveraging an in-house team for services previously outsourced.


People Leadership

  • Built and led a high-performing team responsible for innovation and development of data as a service (DaaS) products for value based care division.
  • Collaborated with C-Suites, Leaderships, and stakeholders to achieve strategic product goals, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and a 40% improvement in project success rate.
  • Mentored and coached cross-functional engineering, design, and marketing teams, ensuring successful product launches and driving customer adoption, leading to a 15% increase in product adoption rate and an improved collaboration efficiency.


Technical Leadership

  • Led the development of a scalable and secure cloud data integration architecture , resulting in a 40% improvement in data processing efficiency and a 75% reduction in integration timeline.
  • Led successful implementation of data ingestion engines and automated ETL processes, leveraging Azure Data Factory for Practice Management and EHR data, resulting in improved data loading speed and a 40% boost in system performance.
  • Implemented robust data governance practices, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and HITECH, resulting in enhanced data security and privacy. Executed data quality improvement initiatives, reducing errors and improving accuracy within 8
    months.
  • Led the implementation of data visualization and reporting tools, enabling ACOs to derive actionable insights from complex datasets, leading to a 25% increase in data driven decision-making and a 15% improvement in operational efficiency.


Product Management

  • Led market trend identification, translating them into a product roadmap for innovative data integration solutions for ACOs, resulting in 10% revenue growth.
  • Oversaw launch of data integration and DaaS products, managing entire lifecycle from ideation to release. Achieved 15% increase in customer acquisition and 20% increase in customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented agile standards and best practices for data projects, improving stability, reducing risk, and ensuring efficient development initiatives. Resulted in a 70% decrease in incidents and a 40% improvement in overall system reliability.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure optimal performance and value for ACOs, while meeting cost saving targets.

Lead, Data Acquisition and Integration

IBM Watson Health
04.2016 - 07.2021

Highlights:

  • Led implementation of over 100 EMR integrations for Central New York Care Collaborative (CNYCC) network, driving $100 million in revenue over 5 years.
  • Successfully integrated LifePoint Clinically Integrated Network to IBM population health management platform, resulting in $22 million in revenue over 3 years.
  • Led implementation and data integration of over 1800 providers of Cambridge Health Analytics within an aggressive 4 weeks timeline from Epic Clarity database, establishing seamless connectivity and enhanced data driven insights.
  • Provided training and mentorship to integration architects from Truven Health (Postmerger acquisition) on data integration processes, facilitating a smooth transition and alignment with Watson Health's product vision for integrated Platform service.


People Leadership

  • Led a high-performing team in the development of cutting-edge population health management tools and Platform as a Service (PaaS) products, driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions to healthcare organizations.
  • Empowered and nurtured a culture of excellence within the team, providing autonomy and fostering strong personal relationships to enhance communication, collaboration, and business development efforts.
  • Spearheaded communication efforts for integration and implementation activities, collaborating closely with leadership and stakeholders to achieve strategic project goals and drive cross-functional alignment.


Technical Leadership

  • Spearheaded efforts to standardize and consolidate development across IBM Watson`s enterprise platforms for Phytel, Truven and Explorys, establishing development, test, and production platforms to streamline processes improving efficiency and quality product delivery.
  • Oversaw data acquisition and ingestion initiatives for clinically integrated network projects,ensuring seamless integration of data from various sources and enabling comprehensive analysis and reporting capabilities.
  • Managed technical delivery of client integrations, including hardware and software installation, and secure data delivery mechanisms, ensuring successful and secure transfer of data between systems.


Product Management

  • Served as the primary liaison and point of contact for customers, ensuring effective communication and understanding of their data integration needs and requirements for seamless integration.
    Led end-to-end Product management, overseeing the entire lifecycle of data integration projects, with a specific focus on data management, data warehousing, and business intelligence solutions, resulting in successful product delivery and
    customer satisfaction.

Integration Architect

Phytel, An IBM Company
08.2013 - 04.2016

Led the first Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) integration, managing end-to-end EMR data integration, ETL processes, and data validation. Conducted data triage to assess data quality and ensure compliance with client requirements.

EDI Developer

VHA Inc
01.2011 - 08.2013

Designed and implemented EDI solutions, working with HIPAA-compliant transactions (834, 837, 835). Developed SSIS packages for automated ETL and supervised data exchange processes between hospitals and vendors.

Systems Specialist

Baker Hughes Inc.
05.2010 - 12.2010

Developed and maintained SQL scripts for business reporting and system analysis. Provided technical support, ensuring smooth database operations and timely issue resolution.

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science -

Oklahoma City University

Skills

  • Product Management
  • Strategic IT Planning & Leadership
  • Accountable Care Organizations, Care Delivery Organizations, Population Health Management
  • Staffing & Resource Management
  • Analytics, Database Reporting, Design & Development
  • Agile Methodologies/Principles
  • Agile Tools : JIRA, Confluence, mondaycom
  • Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Azure
  • ETL Tools: ADF, Informatica, SSIS
  • Databases: MSSQL, Netezza, Oracle, Clarity, Hadoop, MYSQL, T-SQL, D3
  • Applications: Jenkins, Git, JIRA, Confluence, Cloverleaf, Visual Studio, MSSQL Integration Services, MSSQL Reporting Services, Eclipse, Netbeans, Watson Health Studio
  • EMR/PM Systems: EPIC, Meditech, Athena, Cerner, GE,NExtGen,eCW, Mckesson, Allscripts,eMD, Greenway Prime, Greenway Intergy, Lytec,, GE IDX-Flowcast, GE Groupcast, AdvancedMD, Medinformatrix
  • Product Roadmap, PPM Pro, ServiceNow
  • Process Improvement
  • Healthcare Integration Standards: FHIR,HL7,CCD,837,834
  • Healthcare EDI standards: CCD,837,834, 835, 271-272, 276-277
  • Languages: SQL, Ruby, Pig Script, HIVE, Impala, VB Script
  • BI Reporting Tools: Power BI,Tableau

Certification

Epic - Research Administration - Clinical 2025


Epic - Clinical Data Model 2024


Epic - Clarity Data Model 2024


Epic - Caboodle Data Model 2024


Epic - Cogito 2024


Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate 2024


dbt Fundamentals 2023


Microsoft Certified DP-201: Designing an Azure Data Solution/AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals 2021


IBM Certified: Big Data Foundations - Level 1/2 Hadoop Foundations - Level 1 2021


IBM Certified: Spark - Level 1 2021


IBM Certified: Data Science Foundations - Level 1 2017


Cloverleaf Integration Engine 2017


Lean-Six Sigma Blue Belt 2016

Timeline

Manager, Data Engineering & Analytics Platform

Cook Children's Healthcare System
07.2023 - Current

Manager, Data Acquisition and Integration

MPOWERHealth
07.2021 - 06.2023

Lead, Data Acquisition and Integration

IBM Watson Health
04.2016 - 07.2021

Integration Architect

Phytel, An IBM Company
08.2013 - 04.2016

EDI Developer

VHA Inc
01.2011 - 08.2013

Systems Specialist

Baker Hughes Inc.
05.2010 - 12.2010

Master's Degree in Computer Science -

Oklahoma City University
CHANCHAL CHAUHAN