Dallas Passow
About Dallas Passow
Dallas Passow serves as the Director of Data Engineering for Business Decision Support at Health Catalyst, where he has worked since 2019. He also co-owns Crescent Brewery and has a background in data engineering and software systems administration, with previous roles at Blue Cross of Idaho.
Current Role at Health Catalyst
Dallas Passow currently serves as the Director of Data Engineering for Business Decision Support at Health Catalyst. He has held this position since 2019 and operates from Salt Lake County, Utah. In this role, he oversees data engineering initiatives that support business decision-making processes, focusing on enhancing data solutions for healthcare providers.
Previous Experience at Health Catalyst
Before his current role, Dallas Passow worked at Health Catalyst in two significant capacities. He was a Senior Data Architect from 2014 to 2017, where he contributed to data architecture strategies. Subsequently, he served as the Lead Data Engineer for Financial Decision Support from 2017 to 2019, working remotely from the Boise, ID area. His tenure at Health Catalyst spanned a total of five years.
Background in Blue Cross of Idaho
Dallas Passow has extensive experience with Blue Cross of Idaho, where he held multiple roles over several years. His positions included Software Systems Administrator, Senior BI Developer, and Enterprise Software Systems Administrator, among others. His time at Blue Cross of Idaho lasted from 2004 to 2014, providing him with a solid foundation in software systems and business intelligence.
Educational Background
Dallas Passow studied Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician at North Idaho College from 1999 to 2001. This educational background has equipped him with technical skills relevant to his career in data engineering and software development.
Co-Ownership at Crescent Brewery
In addition to his role at Health Catalyst, Dallas Passow has been a co-owner and partner at Crescent Brewery since 2017. This venture, located in Nampa, ID, reflects his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to diversifying his professional interests.
Contributions to Healthcare Analytics
Dallas Passow has made significant contributions to healthcare analytics, including co-authoring a publication in Nursing Economic$ focused on measuring the value and costs of nursing care. He has also performed proof of concept using Azure Analysis Services and co-developed the Power Costing application, aimed at improving cost efficiency for healthcare providers.