Erica Loughry
About Erica Loughry
Erica Loughry is a Healthcare Data Engineer at BigBear.ai, where she has worked since 2023. With over 10 years of experience in lean and project management across manufacturing and healthcare, she has held various roles at organizations such as Inova Health System and GE Healthcare.
Work at BigBear.ai
Erica Loughry has been employed at BigBear.ai as a Healthcare Data Engineer since 2023. In her role, she focuses on helping health systems and various industries leverage the company's product offerings, particularly in the areas of Discrete Events Simulation and AI. Her work contributes to the realization of value through innovative data solutions.
Education and Expertise
Erica Loughry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management from Penn State University, completing her studies from 2015 to 2017. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in lean methodologies, project management, and healthcare data engineering.
Background
Erica Loughry has over 10 years of experience in both manufacturing and healthcare sectors. She began her career at GE Healthcare, where she participated in the Operations Management Leadership Program, advancing through various roles including Manufacturing Engineer and Operations Management Leadership Program Intern. She later worked at Inova Health System in several continuous improvement roles, culminating in her position as Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement.
Achievements
Erica Loughry has achieved significant professional milestones, including holding a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification, which demonstrates her proficiency in process improvement methodologies. She has led teams of Continuous Improvement professionals at Inova Health System, supporting large-scale initiatives. Her StrengthsFinder 2.0 results reflect her strengths as a Learner, Achiever, Analytical, Futuristic, and Strategic thinker.