Nakasie Matthews
About Nakasie Matthews
Nakasie Matthews is a Senior Clinical Data Integration Specialist with expertise in HIPAA and Information Security Management. With a background in clinical data coordination and cybersecurity, Matthews has worked in various healthcare and technology roles across Maryland and New York.
Work at Q-Centrix
Nakasie Matthews currently serves as a Senior Clinical Data Integration Specialist at Q-Centrix, a position held since 2023. In this role, Matthews focuses on HIPAA compliance and Information Security Management. The responsibilities include ensuring the secure handling of clinical data and integrating various data systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Nakasie Matthews holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Informatics from City Tech, CUNY, completed in 2019. Additionally, Matthews is pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University, expected to be completed in 2024. This educational background supports expertise in data analytics, cybersecurity, and clinical data management.
Background
Matthews has a diverse professional background in healthcare and information security. Prior to joining Q-Centrix, Matthews worked as a Clinical Data Coordinator at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center from 2021 to 2023, focusing on data analytics and Epic Systems. Earlier roles include a Licensed Practical Nurse at CommuniCare Health Services and various internships in healthcare and research.
Achievements
Matthews has implemented several significant improvements in previous roles. Notably, a 50% increase in threat detection capabilities was achieved through the implementation of Security Onion as a SIEM system. Additionally, Matthews enhanced testing efficiency by 40% by establishing a virtualized environment for penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
Professional Experience
Matthews has accumulated extensive experience across various organizations. This includes roles at ITExperience INC. in cybersecurity, where Matthews contributed to risk assessment and information security. Other notable positions include Clinical Consultant at EO2 Concepts and participation in the Summer Health Internship Program at Maimonides Medical Center.