Proven IT leader with extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, aligning IT strategies with organizational goals, and delivering high-impact solutions for complex healthcare environments.
Over 15 years of expertise in Epic systems, including build, implementation, optimization, and support.
Demonstrated ability to translate operational needs into innovative IT solutions to drive clinical and operational efficiency.
Experienced in managing large-scale IT projects, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Epic Certifications: ASAP, EpicCare Ambulatory, EpicCare Inpatient Clinical Documentation, Training Environment Build, and MyChart (certification pending).
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Information Technology – Ambulatory Provider Informatics
Sentara Health
11.2023 - Current
Lead a team of 22 analysts, supporting Sentara’s Ambulatory Provider Informatics program.
Develop strategic priorities for the team, balancing immediate operational needs with long-term innovation, and optimization.
Oversee the management and implementation of DAX Copilot, Dragon, and other speech-to-text applications, enhancing provider efficiency and documentation accuracy.
Drive the adoption of cutting-edge, ambient listening tools, ensuring seamless integration with Epic workflows to improve provider experience and reduce administrative burden.
Manage MDoffice and provider communication tools, ensuring reliability and user satisfaction, while addressing evolving clinical and administrative needs.
Partner with senior leadership to align informatics strategies with the 'One Sentara' model, driving integration between healthcare and insurance divisions.
Implement innovative solutions to improve resource utilization, including hybrid support models that blend virtual and on-site assistance.
Introduce streamlined training programs for providers, including virtual and in-person options, to maximize effectiveness and scalability.
Lead IT Specialty Analyst – EpicCare Ambulatory / Epic MyChart
Sentara Health
11.2013 - 11.2023
Lead analyst responsible for mentoring, supporting, and training team members responsible for Beacon, Bones, Cheers, Community Connect, EpicCare Ambulatory, EpicCare Link, Haiku/Canto, Healthy Planet, Healthy Planet Link, HOD, Kaleidoscope, MyChart, Nurse Triage, Rehab, Stork, Training Environments, and Welcome (clinical workflows).
Managed meetings, scoping, and processes regarding Epic minor work for the Sentara Ambulatory Services Division.
Collaborated with Sentara’s Ambulatory Informatics Group, Physician Advisory Group, eCare Medical Directors, and other operationally led workgroups to design, scope, and review Epic design solutions.
Provided custom Epic design solutions to meet complex consumer needs and company/division goals.
Analyzed and developed new processes to improve team efficiency.
Led and assisted in the development and launch of IT projects in alignment with business, operational, and compliance requirements.
Epic ASAP Application Coordinator/Team Co-Lead
Leidos
San Jose, USA
12.2012 - 10.2013
Responsible for the design, build, and validation of Epic ASAP for hospital implementation
Facilitated client and stakeholder workgroups
Trained and performed transfer of knowledge for FTEs