Kevin Scharnhorst, Cissp, Cism, Ccsp, Ccsk, Togaf
About Kevin Scharnhorst, Cissp, Cism, Ccsp, Ccsk, Togaf
Kevin Scharnhorst is the Chief Information Security Officer at Health Catalyst, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in information security, having previously held roles at organizations such as Blue Cross of Idaho and Northwestern University.
Current Role as Chief Information Security Officer
Kevin Scharnhorst serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Health Catalyst, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and operations. His leadership has been pivotal in enhancing the organization's cybersecurity capabilities, including the establishment of a dedicated 12-person InfoSec team.
Previous Experience at Health Catalyst
Prior to his current role, Kevin Scharnhorst held multiple positions at Health Catalyst. He served as the Senior Technical Director from 2014 to 2017, where he contributed to the company's technical strategy. He also worked as the Vice President of Cloud Operations for one year in 2017-2018, during which he transitioned the organization to an infrastructure-as-code model, significantly impacting the company's hybrid Information Security program.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Kevin Scharnhorst has a strong academic background in medical informatics and computer information systems. He earned a Master of Science in Medical Informatics from Northwestern University from 2009 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from Boise State University, completed between 1997 and 2001. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University - Idaho from 1993 to 1996.
Professional Experience in Healthcare and Technology
Before joining Health Catalyst, Kevin Scharnhorst gained extensive experience in the healthcare and technology sectors. He worked at Blue Cross of Idaho as a Software Engineering Manager and Senior Software Engineer from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he spent nine years at Micron Technology, where he held various software engineering roles. He also served as an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University from 2013 to 2019, sharing his expertise in medical informatics.
Achievements in Information Security and Compliance
Kevin Scharnhorst has achieved significant milestones in information security and compliance during his career. He secured five HITRUST R2 certifications and managed four ongoing annual SOC 2 Type 2 audits, which were essential for retaining $43 million in client revenues. His expertise includes aligning organizations with global security, privacy, and data sovereignty laws, contributing to Health Catalyst's expansion into various international markets.