Francisco Escobedo
About Francisco Escobedo
Francisco Escobedo serves as the Director of Investment Management Strategy at Carelon, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration and has extensive experience in healthcare operations and digital transformation.
Work at Carelon
Francisco Escobedo has held the position of Director of Investment Management Strategy at Carelon since 2022. He operates from San Antonio, Texas, where he focuses on strategic investment management within the healthcare sector. His role involves overseeing investment strategies that align with Carelon's objectives and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Education and Expertise
Francisco Escobedo earned a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Trinity University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Financial Management from the same institution. Additionally, he obtained a certification in Web Development (LAMP) from Codeup, which includes training in JQuery.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, Francisco worked at HCA Central/West Texas as Division Director of Strategy and Planning from 2021 to 2022. He has also served as a Financial Operations Analyst at Molina Healthcare and held positions at PwC as both Senior Associate and Experienced Associate in the Digital Accelerator for Health Industries Advisory. His career spans various roles that emphasize healthcare operations and financial strategy.
Achievements in Healthcare Operations
Francisco Escobedo has extensive experience in payer and provider operations transformation, focusing on automation, visualization, and analytics. He has been designated as a digital accelerator at PwC, where he promoted the adoption of digital tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, and UiPath. He has contributed to large-scale Tableau development projects and engaged in healthcare app development as a business analyst and scrum master.
Interests and Personal Activities
Outside of his professional endeavors, Francisco participates in ultra marathons ranging from 100k to 100 miles and enjoys road biking and gardening. He has a keen interest in technology and audio gear, reflecting his commitment to both physical fitness and technological innovation. Francisco is also involved with the PwC Charitable Foundation, focusing on veteran career readiness and education.