Cheri O'gara
About Cheri O'gara
Cheri O'gara is a Principal Data Administrator Analyst at FM Global with over 15 years of experience in information technology across various industries including insurance and healthcare.
Title
Cheri O'gara holds the position of Principal Data Administrator Analyst at FM Global. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that reference data changes are aligned with the Enterprise Data Model and works independently with stakeholders from Information Services and Staff Groups.
Education and Expertise
Cheri O'gara's educational background includes various studies across multiple institutions. She earned an Associate's Degree in Computer Science from the New England Institute of Technology (1994-1996). Additionally, she achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources from Johnson and Wales University (2012-2015). She also studied Teaching Assistant at the Rhode Island Department of Education, Administrative Assistant at Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School, and Medical Laboratory Science at the Community College of Rhode Island. Cheri completed a Business Analyst program at Bryant University in 2009.
Professional Experience
Cheri O'gara's professional experience spans over 15 years in information technology and various other industries including insurance and healthcare. Her tenure at FM Global includes roles such as Senior Application Developer/Analyst (2013-2016 and 2016-2018) and Lead Business Analyst (2010-2013). At Plus One Health Management Inc and Health Fitness Corporation, she worked as a Group Fitness Instructor. She was also an EMR Implementation Specialist at Saint Francis Hospital (2007-2008) and held positions at Care New England, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.
Project Management Skills
Cheri O'gara has demonstrated strong project management skills throughout her career. She effectively implements changes in reference data in a timely manner, ensuring they meet the required standards. This involves detailed coordination with Information Services and Staff Groups to assess and manage the impact of reference data requests.
Background in Healthcare
With extensive experience in the healthcare sector, Cheri O'gara has a robust understanding of physician contracts and claims processing. Her earlier roles include being a Phlebotomist at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and an EMR Implementation Specialist at Saint Francis Hospital. These positions have contributed significantly to her expertise in medical and healthcare information systems.