Donald Jones
About Donald Jones
Donald Jones is a Senior Decision Support Analyst at Highmark Inc., where he utilizes Power BI to create reports that aid in market negotiations. He has a diverse background in healthcare administration, project management, and data analysis, with previous roles at organizations such as Allegheny Health Network and UPMC.
Work at Highmark
Currently, Donald Jones serves as a Senior Decision Support Analyst at Highmark Inc., a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he utilizes Power BI to create impactful reports that support market negotiations. He reports directly to the Director of Provider Network Development & Unit Cost Management. His contributions are essential in providing data-driven insights that influence strategic decisions within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Donald Jones earned a Master of Health Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Thiel College, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in health administration and biological sciences, complementing his analytical skills in decision support.
Background
Before joining Highmark, Donald Jones held various positions in the healthcare and technology sectors. He worked as a Revenue Cycle Senior Project Manager at Allegheny Health Network from 2016 to 2018. His earlier roles included Administrative Resident at UPMC in 2015, Lab Manager at the University of Pittsburgh from 2010 to 2015, and Research Technician at Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation of UPMC from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, he has experience as a Freelance Web Developer.
Technical Skills and Projects
Donald Jones is proficient in several technical tools and programming languages, including SAS EG, Hadoop, IBM Mainframe, SQL, and Microsoft Access. He has developed SharePoint solutions that integrate with Power BI dashboards, enhancing program and project management. Notably, he led a significant project involving a team of 23 IT developers and data experts to transform pricing data management over an 8-month period.
Previous Work Experience
Donald Jones has a diverse work history that includes freelance web development roles at Murtagh, Hobaugh, & Cech and Morella & Associates from 2014 to 2015 and 2013 to 2014, respectively. His experience also includes a two-month stint as a Freelance Web Developer in 2014 and a five-year tenure as Lab Manager at the University of Pittsburgh. His varied roles have provided him with a broad skill set applicable to both healthcare and technology.