Nandakishore S.
About Nandakishore S.
Nandakishore S. serves as the Sr. Program Manager Lead for the NIH/Office of Director in Grant Management and Program Management at the National Institutes of Health since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in healthcare systems, agile methodologies, and government contracting, with significant roles at various organizations including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Deloitte.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Nandakishore S. serves as the Senior Program Manager Lead for the NIH Office of the Director, focusing on Grant Management and Program Management. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various initiatives within the organization. His role involves overseeing program management processes and ensuring effective grant management practices. Nandakishore's work is centered in Bethesda, Maryland, where he collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance healthcare systems.
Current Role at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
In addition to his role at the NIH, Nandakishore has been working at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services since 2012 as a Senior Healthcare Exchange Subject Matter Expert and Application Architect. His responsibilities include system integration and business systems management, focusing on healthcare exchange initiatives. He has accumulated over a decade of experience in this position, contributing to the development and implementation of healthcare policies and systems.
Professional Background and Experience
Nandakishore has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities within the healthcare and technology sectors. He was a Senior Manager at Deloitte from 2018 to 2020 and held the position of Senior Program Manager at Charter Communications for nine months in 2020-2021. His earlier experience includes roles at Molina Healthcare and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, where he served as Senior Director in various capacities. He began his career as a System and Network Analyst at CMC Ltd from 1999 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Nandakishore holds a Master's degree in Information Systems from the Minnesota School of Business. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in areas such as Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) and State Medicaid Technology Architecture. He is proficient in agile methodologies and has a strong foundation in UML, databases, and Enterprise Application Integration (EAI). His knowledge enables him to effectively lead teams and manage complex healthcare initiatives.
Achievements in Healthcare Initiatives
Nandakishore played a significant role in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Healthcare System Project, collaborating closely with CMS Business Owners. He has hands-on experience in transforming functional requirements into system implementations for the Federal Data Services Hub and the Federally Facilitated Marketplace. His proven track record includes identifying emerging technology trends and executing complex initiatives in healthcare and financial products, particularly in government contracting with the Department of Health & Human Services.