My Blog
Thoughts on healthcare IT, technology, and breaking into tech from non-traditional backgrounds.
The Journey of a Versatile Healthcare System Engineer
As we continue our journey together in the ever-evolving world of technology, I want to take a moment to reflect on the importance of embracing change and seizing opportunities. My journey from exploring various interests to becoming a Healthcare IT System administrator has taught me that change is inevitable and a gateway to new possibilities.
From managing vulnerability remediation across 400+ clinical systems to leading enterprise-wide REDCap migrations, each opportunity I seized built upon the last, creating a foundation of expertise that spans multiple healthcare IT domains...
Read More →Modern Healthcare IT Architecture
Exploring modern healthcare IT architecture principles, cloud integration strategies, and building resilient systems that can scale with organizational needs. Learn from real-world implementations and best practices...
Read More →REDCap to AWS Migration Guide
Complete step-by-step guide for migrating REDCap research databases to AWS cloud infrastructure, including security considerations, performance optimization, and cost management strategies...
Read More →Epic System Implementation
Leading Epic implementations across hospital networks requires careful planning, stakeholder engagement, and deep understanding of clinical workflows. From Beaker to ClinDoc, here's how to ensure successful Epic deployments...
Read More →Large-Scale Vulnerability Remediation
Reducing 22,000+ vulnerabilities to under 8,000 in just 12 weeks across 400+ clinical systems. A deep dive into enterprise-scale vulnerability remediation strategies in healthcare environments...
Read More →Go-Live Support Excellence
Healthcare systems cannot afford downtime. Learn the methodologies and best practices for ensuring seamless Go-Live events for critical healthcare applications with zero disruption to patient care...
Read More →Multi-EHR Platform Integration
Modern healthcare organizations often operate multiple EHR platforms. Explore strategies for managing Epic, Allscripts, Cerner, and eClinicalWorks in unified healthcare environments...
Read More →AWS Cloud Architecture for Healthcare
Designing secure, scalable, and compliant AWS cloud solutions for healthcare organizations. From HIPAA compliance to high availability architectures for critical patient care systems...
Read More →Clinical Research Systems Mastery
Deep dive into REDCap, InterSystems HealthShare, and other clinical research platforms. From study design to data analysis, empowering medical research through advanced data management...
Read More →Enterprise REDCap Migrations
Leading one of the largest REDCap migrations in healthcare, supporting 4,000+ researchers. Learn the strategies, challenges, and solutions for enterprise-scale research platform transformations...
Read More →Master's in Computer Science at Georgia Tech
Pursuing excellence through Georgia Tech's OMSCS program while working in healthcare IT. How advanced computer science education enhances healthcare technology innovation and patient care...
Read More →Breaking Into Healthcare IT: A Non-Traditional Path
Many people ask me how I transitioned into healthcare IT without a traditional computer science background. The truth is, healthcare IT values problem-solving skills and domain knowledge just as much as technical expertise...
Read More →REDCap Best Practices: Lessons from the Field
After managing REDCap systems across multiple institutions, I've learned what works and what doesn't when it comes to clinical research data capture. Here are the key strategies that have made the biggest difference...
Read More →Cloud Architecture in Healthcare: AWS and Beyond
Moving healthcare applications to the cloud requires careful consideration of compliance, security, and performance. My experience with AWS in healthcare environments has taught me valuable lessons about balancing innovation with regulation...
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