Thomas Stretch
Lewes,DE
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented healthcare analytics leader with extensive experience in operational leadership and technology innovation. Proven track record of building and leading high-performing analytics teams while driving transformative solutions through AI and emerging technologies. Demonstrated success in optimizing data systems, automating workflows, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Expert in healthcare compliance, data governance, and strategic planning to ensure scalable analytics operations and measurable outcomes.
Developed crucial skills in healthcare setting, focusing on data analysis, project management, and system optimization. Successfully integrated technology solutions to improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills for innovative and impactful contributions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Informaticist
Department of Defense (Alakaina)
01.2023 - Current
- Led analytics initiatives across 4 database platforms, delivering 12 dashboards that informed $500M in Congressional healthcare funding decisions
- Implemented AI/ML solutions for claims processing, reducing manual review time by 40% and achieving 92% accuracy
- Led collaboration between analytics and clinical teams (25+ members), resulting in 20% improvement in care coordination
- Established data governance framework for 50M+ patient records, reducing data quality issues by 35% and achieving compliance standards
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Patient Sortal
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Built and led high-performing analytics team, implementing automated workflows that improved operational efficiency by 40%
- Designed and executed analytics strategy, integrating AI technologies to enhance predictive modeling capabilities
- Established data governance standards and compliance protocols for sensitive healthcare information
Clinical Data Manager
IQVIA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Streamlined data pipeline between clinical and analysis teams, cutting report generation time from 2 weeks to 3 days while maintaining 99.9% accuracy
- Led cross-functional team of 12 to implement automated data validation system, reducing QC cycle time by 35%
- Managed data integration for 3 concurrent trials, achieving zero data reconciliation backlogs and 98% on-time milestone delivery
- Established standardized project workflows across 5 study teams, improving resource utilization by 25%
Senior Lead Implementer/Analyst - Clinical Deployment
CERTILYTICS INC.
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Led migration of 5 manual analytics processes to cloud, reducing processing time by 70% and saving $200K annually
- Developed predictive models for 3 high-priority conditions, achieving 88% accuracy in early disease detection across 100K+ patient records
- Designed and deployed end-to-end ML pipeline for disease onset prediction, reducing false positives by 45% while maintaining 92% sensitivity
- Managed cloud migration of 4 critical applications with zero downtime, cutting infrastructure costs by 35%
- Led vendor integration projects across 6 platforms, resolving 90% of technical issues within 24 hours
Senior Analyst and Trial Associate
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Analyzed 6 key clinical workflows, identifying process improvements that reduced turnaround time by 40%
- Led 4 efficiency studies resulting in $300K annual cost savings and 25% reduction in manual processing steps
- Managed blood testing trials for 500+ samples monthly, achieving 99.8% protocol compliance and reducing data entry errors by 30%
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & ED Obs
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Led 8-member technology committee, reducing EHR-related errors by 25% and cutting training time for new systems by 30%
- Resolved 80+ monthly IT issues across 2 nursing units, achieving 85% first-contact resolution and 6-hour average response time
- Trained 15 new RNs on 4 clinical systems, creating guides that improved competency scores by 25%
Nursing Informatics
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Led automation efforts in patient care, nursing, and informatics, ensuring efficient processes
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Degree -
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE01.2013
Skills
- Tableau
- Business Objects
- SQL
- HQL
- PSQL
- Hadoop
- Large Language Models
- Predictive Modeling
- Cloud Migration
- EPIC
- Aerial Care Management
- Cerner/Oracle
- Johns Hopkins ACG
- Population health management
Skills And Experience Highlights
- Analytics Strategy & Leadership
- AI Integration & Innovation
- Cross-functional Team Management
- Data Governance & Compliance
- Process Automation & Scalability
- Healthcare Analytics Operations
Published Works
- Continuity of Care During Community Reintegration, https://www.patientsortal.com/_files/ugd/70fc60_7b0a968701384a67ab66c2a2b82665a6.pdf
- Improving Care for the Returning Citizens, https://www.linkedin.com/posts/johnshopkinspha_patient-sortal-case-study-activity-7151603152813776897FsS3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Technical Highlights
Tableau, Business Objects, SQL, HQL, PSQL, Hadoop, Large Language Models (Chat-GPT, Claude), Predictive Modeling, Cloud Migration, EPIC, Aerial Care Management, PowerChart, Johns Hopkins ACG, CORE, ETL Processes, Workday, Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Informaticist
Department of Defense (Alakaina)
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Data Manager
IQVIA
01.2020 - 01.2021
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Patient Sortal
01.2019 - 01.2023
Senior Lead Implementer/Analyst - Clinical Deployment
CERTILYTICS INC.
01.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Analyst and Trial Associate
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2015 - 01.2016
Nursing Informatics
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL
01.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & ED Obs
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Nursing Degree -
Wilmington University
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