Gail Benuzillo
About Gail Benuzillo
Gail Benuzillo is a Senior Data Architect and Analytics Engineer at Health Catalyst, where she has worked since 2017. She specializes in data modeling and analytics in the healthcare sector and has a background in education and management information systems.
Work at Health Catalyst
Gail Benuzillo has been employed at Health Catalyst since 2017, serving as a Senior Data Architect and Analytics Engineer. In this role, she has contributed to the development of scalable custom data models and SQL Server databases tailored for client dashboards within the healthcare sector. Her responsibilities include leading initiatives related to clinical, quality, and improvement outcomes, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs). Benuzillo's work supports the organization's mission to enhance healthcare analytics and improve patient outcomes.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before joining Health Catalyst, Gail Benuzillo worked at Intermountain Healthcare as a Business Intelligence Analyst for three months in 2016. She also held the position of Database Engineer at the LDS Church for four months in the same year. These roles provided her with foundational experience in data analysis and management within the healthcare industry, contributing to her expertise in analytics and data architecture.
Education and Expertise
Gail Benuzillo earned her Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Brigham Young University, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. She later pursued a Master's degree in Management Information Systems at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business, completing her studies from 2015 to 2016. Benuzillo specializes in areas such as Accountable Care Organizations (ACO), outcome improvement, care coordination, and data related to at-risk populations, CMS, Medicaid, claims data, and various EHR vendors.
Leadership and Mentorship
In her current role, Gail Benuzillo actively mentors new hires and interns, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. She participates in women in tech events, aiming to enhance recruitment diversity within the technology sector. Her commitment to mentorship and leadership contributes to the development of future professionals in data analytics and engineering.
Teaching Experience
Prior to her career in data analytics, Gail Benuzillo worked as a Lead Teacher and District-wide Team Leader at American Preparatory Academy from 2012 to 2015. This experience in education provided her with valuable skills in leadership and team collaboration, which she has since applied in her roles within the technology and healthcare sectors.