Erik Lickerman
About Erik Lickerman
Erik Lickerman is a Senior Medical Informatician with expertise in both medical and software development, emphasizing realistic projections in his work. He has held leadership roles in various organizations, including Daedalus Software, Sanguine, and Varian Medical Systems, and has a strong interest in optimizing medical records into structured data sets.
Work at MCG Health
Erik Lickerman serves as a Senior Medical Informatician at MCG Health, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on integrating medical informatics with technology to enhance healthcare delivery. His responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare professionals and IT personnel to optimize technology products for medical applications. Lickerman's background in both medicine and software development allows him to approach challenges in medical informatics with a comprehensive perspective.
Previous Experience in Medical Informatics
Prior to his current role, Erik Lickerman worked at several organizations in key positions. He was the Chief Technology Officer at Sanguine from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to advancing technology solutions in healthcare. Before that, he served as the Vice President of Bio-informatics at Daedalus Software, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he held the position of Product Manager for Oncology Informatics & Analytics at Varian Medical Systems from 2013 to 2019, focusing on developing analytics solutions for oncology.
Education and Expertise
Erik Lickerman has a strong educational background in medicine and informatics. He studied at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, earning his M.D. He furthered his studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Additionally, he completed a Fellowship in Pathology Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. This combination of education equips him with a unique skill set that bridges the gap between medical practice and technology development.
Leadership and Team Management
Erik Lickerman has experience leading both small local teams and large, geographically distributed teams. His ability to communicate effectively with professionals and IT personnel enhances his leadership capabilities. He excels in sales situations by articulating the benefits and configurations of technology products, which is crucial for driving collaboration and achieving project goals. His leadership style emphasizes practical skepticism, focusing on realistic projections to guide team efforts.
Interests in Medical Data Transformation
Erik Lickerman has a strong interest in transforming medical records into well-modeled data sets. He emphasizes the importance of incorporating a proper time component and ontological characterization in medical data. This interest aligns with his expertise in medical informatics and reflects his commitment to improving healthcare data management and utilization.