Multifaceted expertise in enterprise data management, vendor management, analytics enablement, and process improvement
Proven success in leading transformative initiatives, driving technology innovation, and strategic planning
Strong track record in complex program execution, data modernization, and infrastructure expansion
Exemplary leadership, technical, and communication skills
Specialized in delivering healthcare insights and solutions, maintaining industry-leading standards
Functional senior executive with a focus on managing occupational issues and regulatory policies
Collaborates with management teams to achieve business objectives while controlling budget expenditures
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Data & Analytics Solutions
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION (BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF IL, TX, MT, NM, OK)
08.2018 - 08.2023
Directed all aspects of enterprise-wide data solutions, Digital program, operational improvements, and Data operations
Empowered organization to leverage enterprise data and analytics assets to create value by resolving regulatory, and operational challenges
Managed multiple projects, a portfolio of 200-plus initiatives in data integration and curation, transformation, and delivery space.
Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Executive Director of Product Management and Delivery
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION (BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF IL, TX, MT, NM, OK)
01.2015 - 08.2018
Led the Business strategy and Information Technology solutions vision execution of $50M in high-priority, multi-year data and analytics programs
Managed 150-plus technology professionals to deliver innovative and reusable data assets, which promoted membership growth, improved customer success and business user experience, and reduced administrative expense and medical loss.
Senior Director of Reporting and Analytics
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION (BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF IL, TX, MT, NM, OK)
03.2013 - 12.2015
Collaborated across business and IT areas with focus on design and construction efforts for movement of data from internal and 3rd party operational sources into transactional and analytical data repositories
Enhanced and maintained data infrastructure for optimal performance
Partnered with the architecture team to support the strategic development of a data integration hub for the delivery of governed information to downstream consumers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, Illinois
05.1998
Skills
Technology Strategy and Execution
Budget and Fiscal Oversight
Digital Transformation
Regulatory Compliance
Data Quality Management
Customer Management
Software Engineering
Executive Leadership
AI Modernization
Cloud Technologies
Systems and Data Integration
Data Governance
Mentorship
Risk Management
Emerging Technologies
Project Management Skills
Team Building and Motivation
Practice Operations Management
Key Performance Indicators
Collaborative Leadership
Culture Transformation
Stakeholder Relations
Team Building Abilities
Data Analytics
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Budgeting and Forecasting
Timeline
Vice President Data & Analytics Solutions
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION (BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF IL, TX, MT, NM, OK)
08.2018 - 08.2023
Executive Director of Product Management and Delivery
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION (BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF IL, TX, MT, NM, OK)
01.2015 - 08.2018
Senior Director of Reporting and Analytics
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION (BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF IL, TX, MT, NM, OK)
03.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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