Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Healthcare Interoperability Platform Architect | Epic Bridges • InterSystems IRIS • HL7 • Cloud & DevOps Engineering Leader I design and scale healthcare integration platforms that enable secure clinical data exchange, interoperability, and production reliability across enterprise healthcare ecosystems. With 11+ years of experience spanning cloud architecture, DevOps engineering, and healthcare interoperability, I specialize in Epic Bridges, InterSystems IRIS, HL7 v2.x messaging, Azure, Kubernetes, APIs, and enterprise platform engineering. My experience includes: • Leading healthcare interoperability and clinical integration initiatives • Designing HL7 workflows (A01, A03, A04, A06, A08) • Building provider notification workflows (HL7 → NPI → PCP Preferences → Secure Messaging) • Supporting Epic, Healthix, IRIS, Cloverleaf, and enterprise interface platforms • Driving production go-lives and cross-functional deployment readiness • Building scalable cloud and DevOps platforms in HIPAA-regulated environments Passionate about leveraging technology, AI, and healthcare data integration to create systems that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. 🤝 Let’s Connect I’m open to connecting with professionals working on: Healthcare innovation and interoperability AI and data systems in regulated environments Cloud and platform engineering Global technology partnerships and digital transformation 🌍 If you're building at the intersection of technology, impact, and global scale, let’s connect.
Led healthcare interoperability and platform engineering initiatives supporting Epic, Healthix, InterSystems IRIS, and enterprise clinical systems within Mount Sinai Health System. • Designed, tested, and validated HL7 v2.x workflows including ADT events (A01, A03, A04, A06, A08) • Supported Epic Bridges and Cloverleaf integrations enabling secure healthcare data exchange • Built and validated HL7 → NPI → PCP Preferences → Secure Email and Direct Messaging workflows • Performed interface troubleshooting, message transformation analysis, and production support using InterSystems IRIS Visual Trace • Coordinated cross-functional go-live activities and deployment readiness initiatives • Supported Azure cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes workloads, CI/CD pipelines, and production reliability engineering • Performed SQL and Oracle-based validation and integration testing activities
Overview: Lead architect and operations strategist behind a real-time clinical data science platform integrating AI/ML into hospital workflows. Spearhead cloud-native DevOps infrastructure to enable timely, intelligent clinical decision-making and operational efficiency across Mount Sinai’s hospital system. Key Achievements: 🧠 Designed and deployed a scalable real-time streaming platform processing high-frequency clinical data to enable machine learning models in production. ⚙️ Led cross-functional DevOps initiatives integrating ML models with EHR systems and IoT medical devices in a HIPAA-compliant environment. 🚑 Improved early detection of clinical deterioration through AI-powered insights, reducing response time and enabling data-driven interventions. 📊 Operationalized AI workflows using Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines across multi-cloud environments, enhancing deployment velocity and platform resiliency. 🧩 Championed collaborative innovation between clinicians, data scientists, and engineers to embed ML into bedside decision support. 🌐 Actively contribute to thought leadership on ethical AI in healthcare, cloud automation, and inclusive tech ecosystems. Technologies & Tools: AWS | Kubernetes | Terraform | Python | Jenkins | Docker | Prometheus | Grafana | HL7 FHIR | EHR Integrations | Machine Learning Pipelines ♦ To know more about us kindly take a look at this link https://clinicaldatascience.mountsinai.org/aboutus/
Overview: Selected as a trusted voice to shape the future of LinkedIn as part of its exclusive advisory group. Provide strategic feedback on feature design, platform usability, community-building, and professional engagement tools. Contributions: 🔍 Participate in early-stage beta testing and feature refinement for emerging LinkedIn functionalities. 🗣 Offer insights on platform accessibility, user experience, and inclusivity from a tech leadership perspective. 🌍 Advocate for global and diaspora engagement strategies, especially for underrepresented tech communities.
Overview: Led DevOps and infrastructure efforts for a managed services firm delivering secure, scalable IT solutions across multiple domains including CRM systems, network security, and cloud environments. Served as a senior engineering point, driving project execution and fostering knowledge-sharing across a high-performing distributed team. Key Contributions: 🧩 Architected and maintained Linux-based infrastructure for enterprise-grade systems including database management, firewalls, and VPN services. 🔐 Implemented and managed network security protocols, improving system resilience and reducing risk exposure. ⚙️ Led end-to-end project planning and DevOps implementation for client deployments—streamlining onboarding and automation workflows. 🤝 Acted as a cross-functional bridge between technical teams and client stakeholders, enhancing service delivery and customer trust. 💡 Mentored junior engineers, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning that became core to the company’s support model. Tech Stack & Focus Areas: Linux Systems | Bash/Python Scripting | DevOps Automation | CRM Systems | Network Security | Firewalls | Virtualization | VPN | Wireless Networking Company Philosophy: Smartek emphasized team-driven support, ensuring every client engagement was backed by the collective expertise of the entire engineering team.
Overview: Directed the automation testing efforts for engineering platforms used across infrastructure projects in the Northwest U.S. Oversaw quality assurance planning, tooling strategy, and team collaboration to deliver scalable and reliable software aligned with strict project timelines and budgets. Key Contributions: 🔧 Designed and implemented test automation frameworks, reducing manual testing time by 60% and improving regression coverage. ✅ Developed and maintained robust test suites for mission-critical engineering tools used in multi-state civil infrastructure projects. 🤝 Partnered with developers, PMs, and stakeholders to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and release plans in Agile workflows. 📊 Championed the integration of continuous testing practices within CI/CD pipelines to catch defects earlier in the development cycle. 📈 Led QA planning across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring compliance with budget constraints and delivery schedules. Tools & Skills: Selenium | JIRA | Jenkins | TestNG | REST API Testing | Agile QA | Test Automation Strategy | Cross-Team Collaboration | Critical Thinking