William Vestal
About William Vestal
William Vestal serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Emburse, having previously held senior roles at various companies including Cotiviti and Thoughtmill. He possesses extensive expertise in technology strategy, software development, and innovation, particularly within the healthcare and payment sectors.
Current Role at Emburse
William Vestal serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Emburse, a position he has held since 2023. His role is conducted remotely, allowing him to oversee technology strategies and initiatives from a flexible location. In this capacity, he focuses on enhancing technology processes and aligning them with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Cotiviti
Before joining Emburse, William Vestal held several senior positions at Cotiviti, a healthcare payment integrity technology provider. He worked there from 2013 to 2019, serving as VP Innovation, VP Digital Content Management, and VP Technical Solutions. His tenure involved leading innovation efforts and managing product development in the healthcare sector.
Background in Engineering and Technology
William Vestal has a strong background in engineering and technology, having studied Electrical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His career spans various roles, including VP Engineering at Thoughtmill and VP Engineering Services at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, where he gained extensive experience in software and solution development.
Expertise in Technology and Innovation
William Vestal possesses expertise in high scale rule processing, particularly within the healthcare, payment, and security sectors. He has a deep understanding of machine learning feature engineering and quality testing methodologies. His experience includes working with multiple technology stacks such as .NET, JAVA, and Python, as well as various database technologies.
Patents and Contributions
Throughout his career, William Vestal has co-authored several patents and inventions. These include innovations related to unlocking cars with smartphones, explainability of complex algorithms, remote banking solutions, and privacy measures for protected health information (PHI). His contributions reflect a commitment to advancing technology in practical applications.