Zaher Karp
About Zaher Karp
Zaher Karp is a Healthcare Analytics Manager at Health Catalyst, specializing in Embedded Refills and Care Gaps since 2020. He has a diverse background in healthcare analytics and research, with previous roles at healthfinch and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Work at Health Catalyst
Zaher Karp has been employed at Health Catalyst since 2020, serving as the Healthcare Analytics Manager for Embedded Refills and Care Gaps. In this role, Karp focuses on leveraging healthcare analytics to improve patient care and streamline processes related to medication refills and care gap management. His work aims to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes through data-driven insights.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Analytics
Prior to his current position, Karp worked at healthfinch as a Healthcare Analytics Manager from 2019 to 2020. He also held various roles at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including Graduate Assistant, Assistant Researcher, and Research Specialist, contributing to projects in family medicine and community health. His experience spans several years in healthcare analytics, focusing on improving patient care through data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Karp earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, followed by a Master of Public Health with a focus on Biostatistics. He also completed a Graduate Certificate in Patient Safety. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both analytical skills and healthcare principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Technical Contributions
In his previous roles, Karp achieved significant technical advancements, including optimizing legacy storage on Amazon Web Services S3, which resulted in a 50% reduction in storage costs. He also redesigned legacy analytics, reducing code by 75% for major customer segments. Additionally, he designed and implemented systems for analytic security and identity, enhancing user activity insights and integrating single sign-on (SSO) capabilities.
Background and Early Career
Karp's early career includes various roles in editorial and project management, such as working as an Editorial Assistant at Education Update and as a Project Manager at Apex CoVantage. He also served as Principal at Sustainable Clarity from 2007 to 2014. His diverse background in project management and editorial work complements his analytical expertise in healthcare.