Brian Somera
About Brian Somera
Brian Somera is a Software Engineer currently employed at CommonSpirit Health, where he specializes in backend troubleshooting and automation in healthcare. He has a background in patient transportation and sales, and he holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Computer Programming from Seattle Central College.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Brian Somera has been employed as a Software Engineer at CommonSpirit Health since 2022. He works remotely from Phoenix, Arizona. In his role, he provides backend troubleshooting support for healthcare and administrative staff utilizing the GE Web Framework. He collaborates with Athena Health to improve the automation of the Transactional Edit System (TES) Edit Actions. Additionally, he supports the Database team with Oracle patch updates and maintains billing automation jobs using Python and Kornshell.
Previous Experience at Crothall Healthcare
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Brian Somera worked at Crothall Healthcare from 2008 to 2012 as a Patient Transportation staff member. His tenure lasted four years and took place in the Greater Seattle Area. This role provided him with experience in the healthcare sector, contributing to his understanding of patient services.
Education and Expertise
Brian Somera studied at Seattle Central College, where he pursued a degree in Computer Programming/Programmer, General. He earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree from 2015 to 2017. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role in software engineering.
Work Experience at Champs Sports
Prior to his work in healthcare, Brian Somera was employed as a Sales Associate at Champs Sports from 2004 to 2007. He worked in Tukwila, WA, for three years. This experience in retail provided him with customer service skills that are beneficial in any professional environment.