Pradeep Gendapodi
About Pradeep Gendapodi
Pradeep Gendapodi is a Senior Manager in Program and Project Management with over 12 years of experience and PMP certification. He has worked in various roles across the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, demonstrating expertise in data management and project execution.
Work at EmblemHealth
Currently, Pradeep Gendapodi serves as the Senior Manager of Program and Project Management at EmblemHealth. He has held this position since 2014, accumulating 10 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing program management initiatives and ensuring effective project execution within the organization. EmblemHealth is a prominent health insurance provider, and Gendapodi's role is crucial in managing various projects that align with the company's strategic objectives.
Education and Expertise
Pradeep Gendapodi holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, which he completed from 1995 to 2002. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration at Creighton University, graduating between 2005 and 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his professional expertise in program management, data warehousing, and reporting. Gendapodi specializes in Vendor/Provider/PBM data exchanges and possesses extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical business processes.
Background in Project Management
Gendapodi has over 12 years of experience in program management, with a career that includes various roles in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. His previous positions include Project Manager at Cubist Pharmaceuticals and Technical PM and BA at VMware. He has also worked as a Senior Project Manager at Independence Blue Cross and as a Project Manager at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. His diverse experience has equipped him with strong communication and negotiation skills, enabling effective collaboration between technical and functional teams.
Achievements in Healthcare Sector
Throughout his career, Pradeep Gendapodi has demonstrated a proven track record in managing Electronic Data Exchange guidelines and Claims processing within the healthcare sector. His expertise extends to laboratory information management systems and Clinical Trials Data Management. Gendapodi has also been involved in mentoring staff and consultants, contributing to the development of project management capabilities within his teams.
Previous Experience and Roles
Before his current role at EmblemHealth, Pradeep Gendapodi held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked at Medco Health as a Business Analyst for one year, where he gained insights into healthcare data management. He also spent five years as a Project Manager at Cumc. His varied roles across different organizations have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of project management in diverse environments.