Nicholas Pekarek
About Nicholas Pekarek
Nicholas Pekarek serves as the Senior Analytics Director at Health Catalyst, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in analytics and actuarial roles, having previously held positions at UnitedHealth Group, Anthem, Inc., and COUNTRY Financial.
Work at Health Catalyst
Nicholas Pekarek has been with Health Catalyst since 2016, initially serving as a Business Intelligence Developer for one year. He progressed to the role of Senior Data Architect from 2017 to 2018. In 2019, he became the Senior Analytics Director, a position he has held for five years. His work focuses on leveraging data analytics to improve healthcare outcomes.
Previous Experience in Analytics
Before joining Health Catalyst, Nicholas Pekarek worked at Anthem, Inc. as an Actuarial Analyst II from 2013 to 2016. He also served as an Associate Actuarial Analyst at UnitedHealth Group from 2011 to 2013. His roles involved analyzing data to support actuarial functions and contribute to healthcare solutions.
Educational Background
Nicholas Pekarek earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also completed minors in Statistics and Music, enhancing his analytical skills and broadening his academic experience.
Internship Experience
Nicholas Pekarek gained early experience through internships. He worked as an Actuarial Intern at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in 2011 for three months. He also served as a Personal Lines Underwriting and Research and Development Intern at COUNTRY ® Financial from 2010 to 2011 for eleven months. These roles provided foundational knowledge in actuarial practices and data analysis.