Anand Dason Fernando Pahm® Pmp® Csm® Sa Fe®
About Anand Dason Fernando Pahm® Pmp® Csm® Sa Fe®
Anand Dason Fernando Pahm is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Facets Senior Product Consultant and Senior Manager at EmblemHealth, with a diverse background in healthcare IT and project management. He has held various roles at prominent organizations such as UnitedHealth Group and Anthem, Inc., and possesses extensive technical skills and certifications in project leadership and negotiation.
Work at EmblemHealth
Currently, Anand Dason Fernando Pahm serves as a Facets Senior Product Consultant and Senior Manager at EmblemHealth. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's product development and management strategies. His role involves overseeing various aspects of the Facets system, ensuring effective implementation and integration of healthcare solutions.
Previous Experience at Anthem, Inc.
Anand worked at Anthem, Inc. in multiple roles. He was a Facets Pricing & DOFR Configuration Analyst for nine months in 2015 to 2016 in the Norfolk, Virginia Area. Following this, he served as a Facets Provider Data Management Analyst - Manager from 2016 to 2017, also in Norfolk, Virginia. His experience at Anthem focused on pricing strategies and provider data management within the Facets system.
Career at UnitedHealth Group
Anand's tenure at UnitedHealth Group spanned several years and various positions. He began as a Quality Analyst from 2003 to 2005, then progressed to Business UAT Lead from 2008 to 2009. He held the position of Lead Quality Analyst from 2006 to 2008, followed by roles as a Facets Senior Solution & System Analyst from 2014 to 2015 and as a Facets Solution & System Analyst from 2013 to 2014. His final position at UnitedHealth Group was as a QA Release Manager from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Anand earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, studying from 1999 to 2003. He has completed certifications in Project Leadership, Management & Communication, and Negotiation skills for Project Managers from The George Washington University School of Business. Additionally, he holds a Situational Leadership II certification, enhancing his adaptability in leadership roles.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Anand possesses extensive technical skills, including proficiency in programming languages such as COBOL and JCL, as well as SQL. He is experienced in various database management systems, including DMSII, DB2, Sybase, and Oracle. His expertise extends to project management and testing tools, including Test Director/Quality Center/HP ALM, JIRA, MS Project, and Visio. He specializes in system integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), end-to-end (E2E) testing, and cross-component testing (CCT).