Alan Heskin
About Alan Heskin
Alan Heskin is a Senior Software Engineer at MatrixCare, where he has worked since 2008. He has contributed to various projects, including migrating build processes and developing health information exchange modules.
Work at MatrixCare
Alan Heskin has been employed at MatrixCare since 2008, serving as a Senior Software Engineer for 16 years in Eden Prairie, MN. His role involves significant contributions to the development and enhancement of healthcare software solutions. He previously worked as a Developer at MatrixCare from 2000 to 2008, accumulating a total of 24 years of experience within the organization. His responsibilities include migrating build processes and developing critical modules that facilitate health information exchange.
Education and Expertise
Alan Heskin studied at Case Western Reserve University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from 1988 to 1993. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills in software engineering. His expertise includes software development, system integration, and the implementation of healthcare-specific technologies, particularly in Java and C#.
Background
Before joining MatrixCare, Alan worked as a Software Engineer at UnitedHealthcare for three months in 1996. His career in software development began there, leading to his long-term tenure at MatrixCare. His experience spans various roles, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of healthcare software systems and their integration.
Achievements
Alan has made notable contributions to healthcare technology, including the development of a Health Information Exchange module that facilitates the exchange of Continuity of Care Documents (CCDs) with hospital systems. He led the integration of a purchased healthcare platform and developed a new rules engine using C# and Azure services. Additionally, he implemented Clinical Decision Support processing with the Drools rule engine in Java, showcasing his technical proficiency and commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.
Technical Contributions
Alan has developed several applications and systems that enhance operational efficiency. He created a data conversion application that significantly reduced client migration time from months to weeks. He also developed a new form engine utilizing Responsive Web Design principles with jQuery and Bootstrap, and maintained a utility application in Groovy/Grails for automating Java builds and database script applications.