Imadullah Syed
About Imadullah Syed
Imadullah Syed is a Technical Director at Health Catalyst with over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology. He holds multiple Epic certifications and has a strong background in solutions design, project management, and clinical operations.
Work at Health Catalyst
Imadullah Syed has served as Technical Director at Health Catalyst since 2019. In this role, he focuses on solutions design and infrastructure strategic planning within the healthcare sector. His responsibilities include overseeing project management and policy development to enhance healthcare technology solutions. His extensive experience in both inpatient and ambulatory healthcare environments contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Education and Expertise
Imadullah Syed earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Iowa State University, completing his studies from 1992 to 1996. He possesses multiple Epic certifications, including Inpatient ClinDoc, Research, and Bridges, along with training in Ambulatory and Phoenix. His expertise encompasses clinical operations, management, budgeting, and project resourcing, which supports his role in healthcare technology.
Professional Background
Imadullah Syed has over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology. He began his career at Cerner Corporation as an Application Developer from 1996 to 2001. He later held various roles at Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and Northwestern Medicine, including Supervisor of Clinical Architecture and Integration Team and Senior Architect. He also worked at Deloitte as a Senior Consultant in the Healthcare Technology Practice before joining Health Catalyst.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Imadullah Syed has led foundation-wide projects that include implementations, upgrades, and technical optimizations. His experience as a Program Manager at Northwestern Medicine from 2012 to 2015 and as Senior Architect from 2015 to 2019 involved managing complex projects that improved healthcare delivery systems. His leadership in these initiatives demonstrates his capability in project management within the healthcare technology landscape.
Technical Skills and Communication
Imadullah Syed has a strong foundation in the design and development of healthcare applications. He demonstrates excellent communication skills, effectively engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences. His ability to convey complex technical concepts in an understandable manner enhances collaboration among diverse teams in the healthcare sector.