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Vijay Nagarajan
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Healthcare Analytics and Enterprise Data Strategy Leader with over 21+ years of experience in project management with an exceptional track record of delivering cost-effective, high-performance technology solutions to meet challenging business demands by transforming complex healthcare data into actionable insights
Overview
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Certification
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21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Data Integration & Management
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
03.2018 - Current
- Spearheaded the implementation of a $60 million analytics ecosystem project, addressing organizational reporting needs and improving data accessibility.
- Facilitated operational cost savings of $600K year-over-year through effective HEDIS engine transition to meet stakeholder requirements.
- Executed clinical data integration projects in partnership with cross-functional teams to achieve significant cost avoidance and improve quality metrics.
- Driving IT Transformation through strategic migration of analytical applications to AWS, continuously driving cost reduction and operational optimization.
- Implemented strategic projects focused on refining reporting systems to support business stakeholders and elevate patient care outcomes.
- Facilitated contract management and vendor negotiations, focusing on minimizing expenses while maintaining quality.
Senior Technical Project Manager
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
02.2011 - 02.2018
- Executed comprehensive project management and business analysis strategies to optimize healthcare client operations and drive significant improvements in service delivery.
- Directed and managed analysts team for multi-million-dollar project focused on developing a financial data repository.
- Conducted thorough analysis of current systems and engaged stakeholders in workshops to draft detailed business flows, including as-is and to-be scenarios, while authoring functional and operational requirements user stories.
- Led initiative to digitize 60,000 broker records, ensuring timely access to quoting tool during open enrollment period.
- Facilitated readiness of internal and external applications, ensuring seamless integration in $40 million UltiPro conversion initiative.
Lead Business Systems Analyst
CGI Technologies and Solutions
04.2009 - 01.2011
- Oversaw requirements development and management processes, including the implementation of a traceability matrix. Facilitated the elicitation, analysis, validation, and documentation of business and operational requirements.
- Oversaw project management and served as primary liaison with vendor resources for onsite and offshore teams.
- Elevated to subject matter expert (SME) for consumer financial integrator fund enrollment applications, overseeing CDHP plan setup and maintenance.
- Facilitated data analysis and developed XML SOAP message prototypes for diverse business and technical scenarios.
Business Systems Analyst
Tech Mahindra
06.2005 - 03.2009
- Assisted in documenting requirements and managing project specifications. Supported the drafting of business flows and processes. Aided in creating static screens and prototype demonstrations.
- Led efforts in process modeling through use case, sequence, collaboration, activity, and class diagrams
- Responsible for coordinating with various line of business Compliance and Legal Team for decommissioning of Credit Cards and Email/ Website Content changes in UXM Project.
- Delivered actionable insights through thorough gap analysis, SWOT analysis, and cost-benefit analysis of IT systems.
Education
MBA - Management Information Systems
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
St. Josephs College of Engineering
Chennai, India05-2005
Skills
- Data Analytics & Reporting
- Program Management
- Contract and vendor management
- Strategic planning & Decision-making
- People management
- Change management
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- CSM - Certified Scrum Master
- Certified SAFe 6 Agilist
Timeline
Director of Data Integration & Management
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
03.2018 - Current
Senior Technical Project Manager
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
02.2011 - 02.2018
Lead Business Systems Analyst
CGI Technologies and Solutions
04.2009 - 01.2011
Business Systems Analyst
Tech Mahindra
06.2005 - 03.2009
MBA - Management Information Systems
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
St. Josephs College of Engineering
Awards & Publications
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services CEO & Board Recognition in 2019, 2020
- Published a Research paper “Optimized Production Planning” to CII in their official publication- Leveraging Peripheral Technology to Improve Competitiveness” in Manufacturing & Logistics.