David A. Williams
About David A. Williams
David A. Williams is a Product Owner at Surescripts with extensive experience in healthcare application development. He has held various roles at McKesson and UnitedHealth Group, and he possesses strong expertise in healthcare terminology and software development methodologies.
Current Role at Surescripts
David A. Williams serves as a Product Owner at Surescripts, a position he has held since 2015. He operates in the Portland, Oregon area and is responsible for overseeing product development and ensuring alignment with healthcare industry needs. His role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare technology solutions.
Previous Experience at McKesson
Prior to his current role, Williams worked at McKesson Corporation in various capacities. He served as a Senior Systems Analyst Advisor in the Life Sciences & Connected Care/Analytics Groups from 2008 to 2015, and as an Application Development Manager from 1999 to 2004. His tenure at McKesson spanned multiple locations, including Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wellington, New Zealand, and Portland, Oregon.
Experience at UnitedHealth Group
Williams worked at UnitedHealth Group as an Application Development Manager from 1994 to 1997. This role was based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area and contributed to his extensive experience in healthcare application development.
Educational Background
David A. Williams has a robust educational background in mathematics and computer science. He earned a Master of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Washington and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota. Additionally, he studied Pre-Medicine and completed a Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Williams possesses expertise in a variety of technologies and methodologies relevant to healthcare application development. He is skilled in programming languages such as Java and Python, and utilizes frameworks like Hibernate and Spring. His knowledge extends to healthcare terminology, including CPT, HCPCS, and ICD codes, and he employs Agile, CMMI, and Scrum methodologies in his work.