Evan Sanders
About Evan Sanders
Evan Sanders is a Project Manager specializing in Data Science at Health Catalyst, where he has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in project and program management across various organizations, he has a strong background in agile methodologies and healthcare data science.
Work at Health Catalyst
Evan Sanders has been serving as a Project Manager in Data Science at Health Catalyst since 2019. In this role, he focuses on facilitating innovation within the Data Science team by integrating advanced analytics into client-facing applications. He coordinates dependencies across various teams to enhance transparency and accelerate business results. His experience in managing projects within the healthcare data science sector supports Health Catalyst's mission to improve healthcare outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Evan Sanders earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Northwestern University, completing his studies from 1983 to 1987. He holds certifications as a Scrum Master (CSM, A-CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP). His expertise encompasses agile project and program management methodologies, including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, which he has successfully implemented across multiple teams.
Background
Evan Sanders has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in project management and business analysis. He began his career at Electronic Data Systems, where he worked as a Senior Business Analyst and Project Manager from 1987 to 1994. He has held various roles in different organizations, including Lead Project Manager at Verio and Program Manager at Cotiviti, where he worked until 2019 before joining Health Catalyst.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Evan Sanders has successfully introduced agile culture to software teams, scaling it to a portfolio of over 20 teams. He specializes in portfolio definition and reporting through the Project Management Office (PMO) and has managed projects valued from under $1 million to over $50 million. His contributions have significantly advanced project management practices within the organizations he has worked for.