The Healthcare Software Nerd

Minnesota born and raised. I like to think I enjoy the misery of living here (cold winters + terrible sports teams = fantastic). Software engineer by day, chaos coordinator by night for three energetic kids and their endless activities. Thankfully, my amazing wife juggles her own career while ensuring our family runs smoothly, making sure we take vacations and enjoy the milestones of our lives (birthdays, anniversaries, Tuesdays).

I have been fortunate in my career. I'm a software engineer that has spent my entire career in the healthcare world. I spent a good portion of that time dealing with EHRs including working for one of the EHR vendors for 10 years. I owe a ton to that company as I learned what it means to get software out the door but I also saw how a larger company can get focused on just doing what it always has done.

My dream would be to lead a solid team tasked with building a new EHR from the ground up while partning with a health system directly. I know that is the same as saying I want to build an OS to compete with Windows but I'm driven by the belief that software should enhance, not hinder, quality healthcare. While I recognize that not all healthcare challenges have technological solutions, I'm committed to removing software from the list of obstacles. I don't blame the EHR Vendors as they are building to order but it's time for health systems to understand their needs and demand better.