George Takla
About George Takla
George Takla is a Senior Platform Architect with extensive experience in electrical engineering and computer science. He has held significant roles in healthcare technology, including positions at Cleveland Clinic and CommonSpirit Health, and has a strong focus on process improvement and workflow analysis.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
George Takla currently serves as a Senior Platform Architect at CommonSpirit Health, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is involved in platform architecture, contributing to the development and implementation of technology solutions that support the organization's healthcare services. Prior to this role, he worked as Lead, Enterprise Solution Architecture at CommonSpirit Health from 2015 to 2021, where he focused on enterprise-level solutions and architecture.
Education and Expertise
George Takla has an extensive educational background in engineering and computer science. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Cairo University (1986-1991), followed by a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering Science from Cleveland State University (1994-1996). He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Doctorate of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University (2004-2007). Additionally, he has studied at Harvard Business School, enhancing his knowledge in business management.
Background
George Takla has a diverse professional background that combines electrical engineering and computer science. He has a focus on process improvement and has expertise in analyzing workflows to identify deficiencies and plan enhancements. His career includes significant roles at Cleveland Clinic, where he served as Professional Staff and Head of Clinical Information Engineering Section from 2002 to 2013, and at Export Development Bank of Egypt as a Senior System Engineer from 1992 to 1996.
Achievements
Throughout his career, George Takla has contributed to various initiatives in platform architecture and clinical information engineering. His experience at Cleveland Clinic involved leading efforts in clinical information systems, while his current role at CommonSpirit Health focuses on enhancing enterprise solutions. His educational achievements, including advanced degrees in engineering and business, support his professional contributions in the healthcare technology sector.