Alay Shah
About Alay Shah
Alay Shah is the Chief Technology Officer at California Specialty Pharmacy, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in information technology and has held various roles at companies such as Cardinal Health and Baxter International Inc.
Current Role at California Specialty Pharmacy
Alay Shah serves as the Chief Technology Officer at California Specialty Pharmacy, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees the technology strategy and implementation, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and improving patient services. His leadership has been instrumental in driving technological advancements within the organization.
Previous Experience at Cardinal Health
Alay Shah has extensive experience at Cardinal Health, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Bicc Manager from 2011 to 2014, a Senior Consultant in Infrastructure Architecture from 2007 to 2008, and as Director of Information Technology from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at Cardinal Health contributed to his expertise in IT management and infrastructure development.
Educational Background in Computer Science and Communication
Alay Shah studied Computer Science at the College of Lake County, earning an Associate's degree from 1997 to 2000. He furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from 2001 to 2006. This educational foundation supports his technical and managerial capabilities in the technology sector.
Achievements in Technology Implementation
Throughout his career, Alay Shah has led several significant technology initiatives. He achieved Infusion Pharmacy accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC) by developing a Nursing Program. Additionally, he implemented a G-Suite to O365 migration and facilitated user training on various Microsoft applications. He also led efforts to create a paperless environment and drove the adoption of a Patient Portal across multiple nursing agencies in California.
Early Career at Baxter International and Carefusion
Alay Shah began his career at Baxter International Inc., where he worked as a Technical Analyst I, II, and Senior from 1996 to 2001. He later served as ERP Systems Manager at Carefusion for six months in 2008-2009. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in technical analysis and enterprise resource planning.