Cindy Dukic Ramaswamy
About Cindy Dukic Ramaswamy
Cindy Dukic Ramaswamy is an Associate Strategy Analyst at Highmark Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in healthcare regulatory affairs and compliance, with a diverse background in project management and strategic leadership across various organizations.
Work at Highmark
Cindy Dukic Ramaswamy has been serving as an Associate Strategy Analyst at Highmark Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives within the organization. Her responsibilities include analyzing market trends and developing strategies that align with Highmark's goals. She leverages her extensive background in healthcare regulatory affairs and compliance to inform her analyses and recommendations.
Education and Expertise
Cindy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Robert Morris University, which she attended from 1984 to 1988. She furthered her education at Carnegie Mellon University, earning a Master's degree in Public Management with a focus on Strategic Leadership from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she has an Associate degree in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems from the Community College of Allegheny County, completed between 1984 and 1986. Her educational background supports her specialization in healthcare regulatory affairs and compliance.
Background
Cindy's professional journey spans several roles across various organizations. She began her career as a Computer Operator at Duquesne University from 1997 to 2000. Over the years, she has held positions such as Transportation Analyst at Equitrans Inc., Project Manager at UPMC, and Health System Specialist at the Veteran Health Administration. Her experience also includes roles at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory and Celerity, where she served as a Senior Consultant and Project Manager. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of project management and strategic analysis.
Achievements
Cindy Dukic Ramaswamy is certified as a Senior Project Manager and holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, indicating her proficiency in managing complex projects and improving processes. She has demonstrated her leadership capabilities as a change management application champion, influencing organizational change effectively. Notably, she was responsible for the development of the Veterans Administration Annual Rates, highlighting her involvement in significant healthcare financial projects. Additionally, she utilizes the Icertis Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System and applies AI and Machine Learning technologies in her work.