Irtaza A.
About Irtaza A.
Irtaza A. serves as the Associate Director of Technology at Cambia Health Solutions, specializing in enterprise data and technology architecture. With a background in various leadership roles across telecommunications and technology sectors, he focuses on digital transformation and cost optimization in healthcare systems.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Currently, Irtaza A. holds the position of Associate Director of Technology - Enterprise, Data & Technology Architecture at Cambia Health Solutions. He has been with the organization since 2019, contributing to the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. In this role, he leads a team that designs and implements end-to-end Service Level Agreements (SLAs) focusing on security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization for data and technology solutions. His responsibilities include providing architectural and design input for complex business problems and approving final architectures for new workloads and applications.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Irtaza A. has held several key positions in technology leadership prior to his current role. He served as Chief Technology Officer at Conure Telecom Services, LLC from 2018 to 2019, and as Head of Products and Solutions at the same company from 2016 to 2018. His experience also includes working as a Principal LTE Systems Engineer at AT&T for six months in 2011 and as a Lead Project Coordinator at Ericsson in 2011. Additionally, he worked at Amdocs in various roles, including Radio Frequency Engineering Manager and Product Manager, from 2012 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Irtaza A. has a solid educational background in engineering and management. He studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. In 2021, he completed a Professional Certification in Product Management at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. His education has equipped him with the necessary skills to engage in rapid prototyping on AWS AI/ML services and collaborate with cloud infrastructure teams.
Architectural and Strategic Contributions
In his current role and previous positions, Irtaza A. engages with executives in strategic planning for the digital transformation of healthcare systems. He provides architectural vision and technology direction, focusing on continuous improvement in engagement and operating models with data engineering, project management, and data science teams. His work includes executing architectural reviews to optimize infrastructure costs by leveraging Snowflake SaaS solutions.
Mentorship and Team Leadership
Irtaza A. emphasizes mentorship and team leadership in his professional approach. He mentors team members and establishes credibility through quality technical execution. His leadership style is characterized by influencing and partnering with other architects, which enhances collaboration and improves project outcomes. He is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within his teams.