Ben Sylve
About Ben Sylve
Ben Sylve is a Senior Analytics Engineer at Health Catalyst, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in business intelligence and data analytics, having held various roles in organizations such as Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi and HORNE LLP.
Work at Health Catalyst
Ben Sylve has served as a Senior Analytics Engineer at Health Catalyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights that assist healthcare providers in managing patient populations with various conditions. He collaborates closely with operational areas to develop reporting applications that enhance business processes. His work includes leading the technical design and development of business intelligence applications to meet strategic information needs.
Previous Experience at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Before joining Health Catalyst, Ben Sylve worked as the Business Intelligence Lead at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing business intelligence initiatives and contributing to data-driven decision-making processes within the organization.
Career Background in Data Analytics
Ben Sylve has extensive experience in data analytics and business intelligence. He worked at TEKsystems as a Data and Information Developer from 2018 to 2019 and served as an Enterprise Architect at HORNE LLP for ten years from 2006 to 2016. His early career included roles such as Programmer Analyst II at Aegis Mortgage and Business Systems Analyst II at SAIC.
Education and Expertise
Ben Sylve earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Systems and Decision Sciences from Louisiana State University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to design and implement population health data products, particularly in response to COVID-19 efforts.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his professional roles, Ben Sylve utilizes various technology tools to address business challenges through data. He is proficient in Tableau, SQL, and WebFOCUS, which he employs to develop departmental standards and best practices for business intelligence application design.