Sharan Sunkara

Enterprise clinical integration lead supporting mission-critical hospital systems with focus on medical device integration, interoperability, and clinical workflow enablement.

• Lead enterprise administration, configuration, and operational support of Philips Capsule MDIP across multiple acute care hospitals, enabling real-time bedside device integration into EHR workflows
• Own end-to-end support of clinical device connectivity ecosystems, including ICU monitoring systems, ventilators, and infusion pumps used in critical care environments
• Architect and maintain Capsule infrastructure including servers, Neurons, device drivers, ADT feeds, patient-device mapping, and clinical data routing workflows
• Drive HL7-based interoperability operations supporting real-time clinical data exchange between bedside devices and enterprise EMR systems
• Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and production support for mission-critical clinical integration platforms with hospital-wide impact
• Partner with Clinical Engineering, Nursing Informatics, Biomedical Services, and physicians to align device integration with clinical workflows and patient care standards
• Lead system upgrades, validation, testing, and go-live support for enterprise clinical integration initiatives
• Support OnBase workflow automation and clinical documentation optimization across clinical departments

Led enterprise healthcare integration initiatives spanning EMR/EHR systems, interoperability platforms, and clinical application environments supporting multi-department hospital operations.

• Led enterprise integration and implementation initiatives across Cerner, GE Centricity, NextGen, and OnBase environments
• Designed and supported HL7 interface architecture and healthcare interoperability workflows across multiple clinical systems
• Managed full lifecycle execution of healthcare IT projects including planning, build, testing, validation, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization
• Directed system upgrades, migrations, and platform modernization efforts across enterprise clinical applications
• Supported operational continuity of critical hospital systems through production support, incident management, and escalation resolution
• Partnered with physicians, nursing leadership, and operational executives to align technology solutions with clinical workflow requirements
• Supported SQL Server environments including reporting, data validation, and system performance optimization

Directed clinical IT operations, infrastructure, and healthcare application environments supporting physician-led specialty practice.

• Owned end-to-end IT operations including clinical systems, infrastructure, and vendor management
• Implemented and supported NextGen EHR across clinical workflows and physician practices
• Led HIPAA compliance, cybersecurity, backup, and disaster recovery operations for clinical systems
• Managed system availability, performance, and vendor coordination for mission-critical applications
• Supported clinical workflow improvements and physician technology adoption initiatives

Executed healthcare system deployments across ambulatory and specialty clinical environments with focus on EHR implementation and workflow optimization.

• Delivered full-cycle EHR implementation services including configuration, testing, training, and go-live support
• Supported multi-specialty clinical deployments of practice management and EHR systems
• Conducted workflow analysis and optimization to improve system adoption and usability
• Supported Meaningful Use compliance initiatives across client organizations
• Provided post-implementation support and issue resolution for clinical systems

• Supported clinical integration and EHR workflow initiatives for a Multi-Site Outpatient Healthcare Organization contributing to interface stability and healthcare application support across ambulatory clinical environments.
• Performed SQL-based data validation, troubleshooting, and reporting support to ensure accuracy of clinical data flowing between EMR/EHR systems, interface engines, and downstream reporting tools.
• Supported clinical interface monitoring and debugging across HL7-based integration workflows, identifying and resolving data transmission and mapping issues in production environments.
• Assisted in data extraction and reconciliation activities for clinical and operational reporting, ensuring consistency between source systems and integrated healthcare applications.
• Participated in interface testing and build validation cycles, including message-level verification, ADT feed validation, and end-to-end workflow testing across integrated clinical systems.
• Supported cross-system integration troubleshooting involving EMR, device integration platforms (Capsule), and enterprise document management systems (OnBase).

Supported clinical IT infrastructure, EHR systems, and healthcare application environments in ambulatory care setting.

• Managed clinical IT infrastructure including servers, databases, and healthcare applications
• Implemented and supported McKesson Practice Partner and Intergy EHR systems
• Provided physician and clinical staff support for EHR workflows and system usage
• Developed SQL-based reporting and clinical data extracts using Crystal Reports
• Supported Meaningful Use reporting, compliance, and documentation initiatives
• Improved clinical workflow efficiency through system optimization and training

• Managed operational and technology initiatives to enhance efficiency in financial services operations.
• Coordinated project activities and stakeholder communications to streamline business process improvements.
• Supported software implementations and facilitated cross-functional project delivery to ensure alignment with business goals.