Thomas H.
About Thomas H.
Thomas H. is a computer scientist specializing in applications, with a Master's degree in Virology from UMass Medical School and extensive experience in developing software for Meditech Information System applications. He has worked at MEDITECH since 2005, where he has contributed to various projects, mentored employees, and modernized legacy codebases.
Work at Meditech
Thomas H. has been employed at MEDITECH as a Computer Scientist in Applications since 2005. Over his 19-year tenure, he has played a significant role in the development and enhancement of tool libraries specifically for MEDITECH Information System applications. His responsibilities include modernizing and maintaining legacy codebases, utilizing proprietary programming languages such as $T, NPR, FS, and M-AT. He has also integrated legacy software versioning with JIRA and Subversion through their native APIs.
Education and Expertise
Thomas H. holds a Master's degree in Virology from UMass Medical School, which he completed from 1999 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from UMass Dartmouth between 1995 and 1999. Additionally, he obtained a Software Engineering Certificate from Framingham State College from 2007 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in software development and medical technology.
Professional Background
Before joining MEDITECH, Thomas H. worked as a Medical Technologist at Morton Hospital and Medical Center for 11 months in 1999 and at Southboro Medical Group for one year from 2002 to 2003. These roles provided him with foundational experience in medical laboratory technology, which complements his current work in software applications within the healthcare sector.
Achievements in Software Development
Thomas H. has developed back-end software to interface Intelligent Medical Object (IMO) medical nomenclature with internal databases. He has designed and implemented nine JSON-based RESTful API interfaces to facilitate user provisioning with an external vendor, Sailpoint. His work demonstrates a commitment to improving software functionality and integration within healthcare systems.
Mentorship and Team Development
In his role at MEDITECH, Thomas H. has mentored six employees, focusing on their onboarding success in software developer roles. His mentorship contributes to the professional development of new team members and enhances the overall capabilities of the software development team.