Daniel Armstrong
About Daniel Armstrong
Daniel Armstrong is a Principal Software Engineer at Surescripts, where he has worked since 2008. He specializes in health information technology, focusing on EMR, PM, and EHR integrations, and has developed various systems to enhance user experience and data accessibility.
Work at Surescripts
Daniel Armstrong has served as a Principal Software Engineer at Surescripts since 2008. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the development of architecture using JQuery UI, which allows providers to customize the appearance of the SMP portal through downloadable custom themes. He has also worked on EMR, PM, and EHR integrations to facilitate direct access to health information from providers via the SMP portal. His responsibilities include leading the team that maintains the Secure Messaging Practice Portal, a critical system that connects providers and patients to clinical data.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Armstrong studied Computer Science at Bellevue College from 1988 to 1999, completing a Continuing Education program over 11 years. He also attended The Art Institutes, where he earned an Associate's degree in Commercial Photography from 1992 to 1994. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and development, particularly in health information systems and web development.
Background
Prior to his tenure at Surescripts, Daniel Armstrong worked at Microsoft as a Software Development Engineer II/Web Developer 1 for nine months from 1999 to 2000. His experience at Microsoft provided him with foundational skills in software development, which he has applied throughout his career. His work has focused on creating solutions that enhance the functionality of health information systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Daniel Armstrong has developed several key systems and frameworks. He created a recoverable generic queuing system to enable asynchronous logic execution and implemented a common contextual framework for the SMP site to communicate with Gateway services. Additionally, he designed a contextual help architecture that delivers relevant help files based on the user's current page, enhancing user experience and accessibility.