Hector Torrens
About Hector Torrens
Hector Torrens serves as the Vice President of Technology at EmblemHealth and has extensive experience in digital strategy and technology consulting. He has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Cloud 9 Online, WellSpark, and Independence Blue Cross, contributing to significant improvements in operational performance and project delivery.
Current Role at EmblemHealth
Hector Torrens serves as the Vice President of Technology at EmblemHealth, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees technology initiatives and strategies that support the organization's goals. His leadership focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and improving service delivery through innovative technology solutions.
Experience at Cloud 9 Online
Since 2020, Hector Torrens has been an Advisor to the Board and Digital Strategist at Cloud 9 Online. The startup specializes in providing medical-grade mindfulness meditations using a patent-pending process that incorporates artificial intelligence. His role involves guiding the digital strategy to enhance the company's offerings and market presence.
Professional Background
Hector Torrens has extensive experience in technology and consulting. He worked at Alliance Consulting as Director of Enterprise Contract Management from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, he was a Technology Consultant at Accenture from 1997 to 1999. His career also includes significant roles at Independence Blue Cross and Welltok, Inc., where he contributed to various technology and solution delivery initiatives.
Achievements in Digital Health
Hector Torrens led the implementation of a CDC-approved digital Diabetes Prevention Program within seven months as part of a Digital Health Platform for Worksite Wellness. He also played a key role in improving the Blues Performance Scorecard, elevating it from the bottom quartile to the top quartile, resulting in over $15 million in annual savings through the implementation of the Pegasystems Claims Processing Platform.
Education and Qualifications
Hector Torrens studied at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with Honors from 1993 to 1997. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in technology and consulting.