Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Arnav Karandikar is an MBA candidate at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management with a focus in healthcare and strategy. He brings a strong background in technical project management, operational optimization, and client-focused solution delivery. In his past role as a Technical Solutions Engineer and Revenue Cycle Project Manager at Epic Systems, Arnav has led initiatives that have significantly improved financial performance and customer satisfaction for healthcare clients delivering results such as increased billing accuracy, reduced insurance denials, and streamlined system integrations. His experience spans cross-functional collaboration, automation of revenue processes, and product implementation at scale. Arnav is now preparing to transition into a career in strategic and management consulting, where he aims to leverage his analytical skill set and technical foundation to help organizations tackle complex business challenges and drive sustainable growth. He is particularly interested in opportunities that intersect technology, operations, and corporate strategy in the healthcare industry.
In this role as a People Analytics In-School Intern at Ardent Health, I analyzed healthcare workforce data to identify trends in employee supply and demand and overall organizational performance. I developed dashboards and reports using Excel and data visualization tools to support data-driven workforce planning and talent decisions.
In my role as a Technical Solutions Engineer, I worked with major hospital systems to automate revenue cycle operations, improve billing processes, and implement ERP integrations that enhanced financial reporting accuracy. I also led key initiatives like a large-scale platform migration, customer success programs, and the development of internal auditing tools, all of which contributed to greater system efficiency, compliance, and client satisfaction.
In my role as an Implementation Consultant Intern, I created standardized demo documentation to streamline product presentations for the sales and strategy teams. I also supported project configurations and integrations to ensure alignment with stakeholder goals and provide ongoing strategic support.