Jay Walters
About Jay Walters
Jay Walters is the Senior Director of Federal Technologies at Change Healthcare, with extensive experience in software development, IT strategy, and compliance across multiple industries.
Company
Jay Walters is currently employed at Change Healthcare, located in Emeryville, California. He holds the position of Senior Director, Federal Technologies, a role he has fulfilled since 2018. Change Healthcare is a healthcare technology company offering various solutions aimed at improving clinical decision-making, streamlining administrative tasks, and enhancing patient care.
Title
Jay Walters serves as the Senior Director, Federal Technologies at Change Healthcare. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the delivery of software, information security, and data center infrastructure for TRICARE Online Secure Messaging business. His work involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining high levels of security and efficiency in software development.
Education and Expertise
Jay Walters received his foundational training at the U.S. Army Signal School where he studied DC Electronics and Telecommunication Systems over a span of 22 years. He has also earned several technology certifications including MCSD.NET from Microsoft and certified Scrum Master from Rally Software. His strong technical background is underscored by expertise in SaaS software architecture, object-oriented programming, and a deep understanding of application security and compliance standards such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and ISO 27001.
Professional Background
Jay Walters has held numerous significant roles in his career. Before joining Change Healthcare, he was at McKesson as Senior Director, Federal Technologies from 2011 to 2018. He also served as Director of Software Development at Hobsons from 2009 to 2011. His early career included roles such as Senior Software Engineer, Development Manager, and Solutions Architect at Vertigo Software, and Software Engineer at ConsumerREVIEW.com. His career began in the US Army where he was a Telecommunication Systems Engineer from 1992 to 2000 in Mannheim, Germany.
Achievements in IT Strategy and Operations
Throughout his career, Jay Walters has proven his capability in managing IT strategy and operations. He has been accountable for the overall delivery of TRICARE Online Secure Messaging, handling aspects of software development and information security. Jay's experience spans multiple industries including healthcare and higher education, where he has also contributed to product strategy, IPO efforts, financial goals, and M&A activities.