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Chris Tan

Kansas City

Summary

Technical Solutions Architect with 15 years of enterprise consulting and implementation experience in Perceptive Content (ImageNow) and Hyland ecosystems. Proven track record of re-engineering workflows, optimizing backend SQL databases, and writing custom middleware to drive operational efficiency. Specializing in large-scale system migrations, ETL processes, and infrastructure upgrades for complex healthcare and finance environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Solution Consultant

Hyland Software
Kansas City, MO
02.2020 - Current

I architect, deploy, and optimize enterprise data and content management solutions across complex healthcare and financial infrastructures. I translate executive business requirements into scalable technical configurations, bridging the gap between legacy IT infrastructure and modern database efficiency. I specialize in relational database integration, custom scripting middleware, and end-to-end pipeline automation.

Architect Enterprise Solutions: Lead technical discovery and author specifications to deploy scalable systems across multi-campus client environments processing millions of annual data records.

Engineer Data Pipelines & Automations: Design and configure complex workflows, utilizing SQL backend query optimization and custom JavaScript/iScript logic to automate manual data routing.

Execute Full-Stack Implementations: Manage end-to-end system installations, server-side troubleshooting, database schema alignments in SQL Server and Oracle, and post-go-live stabilization metrics.

Lead High-Stakes Migrations & Consulting: Conduct comprehensive systems infrastructure assessments to optimize database performance, streamline ETL processes, and transition legacy environments.

Scale Team Technical Capacity: Mentor junior consultants in advanced database querying, troubleshooting methodologies, and standardize best-practice documentation for deployment teams.

Data Visualization Engineer

Saint Luke's Health System
Kansas City, MO
10.2019 - 01.2020

I engineered high-performance analytics and data visualization solutions for health system leadership using Power BI, Tableau, and SQL. By extracting and structuring complex Epic Cogito (Clarity and Caboodle) data, I transformed raw clinical, financial, and operational datasets into production-grade executive dashboards. My work directly drove strategic clinical decision-making, resource allocation, and health system ROI tracking.

Developed End-to-End Analytics Pipelines: Designed and deployed automated data pipelines and interactive dashboards using Power BI (DAX/Power Query) and Tableau to monitor health system performance.

Architected Epic Cogito Solutions: Synthesized complex healthcare data by querying Epic Clarity and Caboodle databases, translating raw clinical workflows into structured data models for C-suite insights.
Optimized Database & Dashboard Performance: Tuned complex SQL queries, index structures, and data extraction schedules to reduce dashboard latency and ensure high-reliability data refreshes.

Uncovered Operational Bottlenecks: Built advanced analytical data models that identified clinical throughput constraints, financial leakage, and resource utilization inefficiencies across the health system.

Senior Systems Analyst

H&R Block
Kansas City, MO
10.2018 - 10.2019

I managed and optimized the enterprise content and data management ecosystem for a global enterprise. By developing custom Java integrations and performing cross-platform (Windows/Linux) administration, I maintained high availability for mission-critical data pipelines and document workflows. I specialized in relational database auditing, server-side troubleshooting, and scaling system performance to handle massive, seasonal transaction spikes.

Developed Custom Software Integrations: Engineered and deployed Java-based microservices and custom middleware into production environments to extend core system functionality and automate API data exchanges.

Audited High-Volume Datasets: Designed advanced, highly optimized SQL queries to extract, audit, and analyze millions of structural enterprise records, ensuring data integrity across production environments.

Administered Cross-Platform Environments: Maintained 99.9% system uptime by managing complex Windows and Linux server infrastructures, handling database schema alignments, and troubleshooting server-side performance bottlenecks.

Optimized Infrastructure for Scale: Re-engineered document management pipelines and storage allocation to handle massive seasonal data volume spikes, supporting thousands of concurrent tax professionals.

Senior Consultant

RPI Consultants
Kansas City, MO
08.2017 - 10.2018

I engineered high-complexity HL7 data integrations and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) analytics suites for large-scale enterprise platforms. By building robust interfaces between third-party software architectures and core enterprise infrastructure, I automated clinical and financial data pipelines across disparate enterprise environments. I specialized in relational database schema mapping, real-time messaging synchronization, and transforming legacy functional designs into modern, automated workflows.

Engineered Real-Time Data Integrations: Designed and deployed cross-platform HL7 interfaces to synchronize real-time clinical data and messaging structures between Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and core enterprise repositories.

Architected Custom Analytics & Reporting Suites: Developed and implemented custom SSRS reporting infrastructure, writing complex SQL queries and stored procedures to audit and visualize high-volume relational datasets.

Directed Technical Architecture Specifications: Authored comprehensive technical blueprints and infrastructure requirements for third-party software modifications, ensuring complete API and production environment compatibility.

Modernized Legacy Data Workflows: Re-engineered archaic operational designs into fully automated data processing pipelines, eliminating manual processing friction and optimizing data throughput.

Technical Support Manager - Healthcare

Kofax, Inc.
Lenexa, Kansas
11.2016 - 07.2017

I spearheaded global technical support operations for mission-critical Vendor-Neutral Archives (VNA), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), and enterprise medical imaging environments. Managing a 24/7 high-performance engineering team, I ensured continuous system uptime and data availability for high-volume clinical networks while scaling technical proficiency and engineering service quality. I specialized in critical incident response, SLA infrastructure management, and resolving complex cross-platform server and storage bottlenecks.

Directed High-Performance Engineering Teams: Led a cross-functional team of 11 systems and infrastructure engineers to maintain high-availability medical imaging, database, and network architectures across global healthcare clients.

Managed Mission-Critical SLAs: Orchestrated global shift rotations, incident response protocols, and escalation workflows to consistently meet and exceed stringent 24/7 Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Tier-1 trauma and hospital networks.

Resolved Complex Systemic Escalations: Stabilized at-risk enterprise client relationships by personally directing root-cause analysis and resolution for high-priority system outages, database corruptions, and network failure points.

Upskilled Technical Operations Capacity: Eliminated operational knowledge silos by conducting technical skill-gap assessments and implementing structured engineering training programs covering DICOM, HL7, and VNA storage protocols.

Lead Consultant - Healthcare

Kofax, Inc.
Lenexa, Kansas
06.2014 - 10.2016

I engineered enterprise-grade clinical data exchanges and interoperability pipelines by bridging enterprise content management (ECM) platforms with major Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. Utilizing the Corepoint Integration Engine, I developed, tested, and optimized complex HL7 interfaces to ensure continuous, real-time synchronization of patient documentation and clinical data structures. I specialized in interface engine architecture, cross-platform data mapping, and resolving strict healthcare interoperability bottlenecks.

Architected Corepoint Interface Solutions: Designed, built, and deployed high-complexity HL7 interfaces via the Corepoint Integration Engine to automate bidirectional data and messaging flows between core repositories and EMR platforms.

Resolved Complex EMR Interoperability Gaps: Engineered custom data mapping modifications for Epic and Meditech environments, ensuring seamless data ingestion and eliminating schema mismatch vulnerabilities.

Defined Technical Architecture Blueprints: Standardized comprehensive technical documentation and data-flow specifications for complex clinical integrations in alignment with enterprise infrastructure requirements.

Upskilled Regional Implementation Teams: Accelerated technical delivery maturity by mentoring junior systems consultants on healthcare integration standards, data validation protocols, and specialized software deployments.

Senior Consultant - Healthcare

Kofax, Inc.
Lenexa, Kansas
11.2011 - 05.2014

I orchestrated the end-to-end deployment and architectural modernization of enterprise-scale data and content suites within Epic and Meditech ecosystems. I managed the full implementation lifecycle—from cloud-native and SaaS architecture design to final production go-live—transforming legacy document management frameworks into high-performance, automated clinical data pipelines. I specialized in hybrid-cloud infrastructure engineering, enterprise system integration, and stakeholder consulting for large-scale healthcare digital transformations.

Architected Hybrid & Cloud-Native Integrations: Designed and deployed scalable SaaS and cloud-native application architectures, seamlessly integrating enterprise content repositories with Epic and Meditech EMR environments to support clinical data delivery goals.

Engineered Enterprise Data Pipelines: Authoring custom workflow requirements, schema mappings, and technical middleware components to bridge legacy Document Management Systems (DMS) with modern electronic medical records platforms.

Directed Production Deployments & Go-Live Operations: Led complex onsite and remote production deployments, troubleshooting multi-tier infrastructure issues and establishing high-availability platform stability metrics.

Orchestrated Enterprise Digital Transformations: Consulted with healthcare executive leadership to replace fractured manual processes with automated Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions, driving measurable system-wide operational efficiency.

Technical Project Manager

Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, Missouri
05.2010 - 10.2011

I directed the full lifecycle deployment and architectural integration of Cerner CareAware BMDI (Bedside Medical Device Integration) across enterprise health systems. By aligning SaaS-based clinical solutions with complex hospital network infrastructure, I eliminated data silos and automated real-time medical device data streams directly into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). I specialized in managing cross-functional engineering teams, navigating high-stakes critical incident paths, and delivering complex, multi-million dollar clinical infrastructure upgrades.

Orchestrated Enterprise BMDI Implementations: Led the end-to-end technical deployment lifecycle of CareAware Bedside Medical Device Integrations, managing the synchronization of thousands of physiological devices (monitors, ventilators, pumps) into production EMR environments.

Directed Cross-Functional Engineering Teams: Managed and coordinated cross-functional technical teams—including network engineers, clinical analysts, and system administrators—to deliver high-consequence Cerner software upgrades on schedule.

Mitigated High-Stakes Technical Risks: Resolved critical project bottlenecks, hardware failures, and connectivity issues by applying advanced clinical data analysis to optimize data packet routing and ensure continuous patient data streaming.

Consulted C-Suite on SaaS Cloud Migrations: Advised hospital executive leadership on cloud migration strategies, architectural risk profiles, and resource allocation requirements to maximize system reliability and operational ROI.

IT Territory Manager

Bemis Company, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
12.2008 - 04.2010
  • Managed and led all aspects of daily operations, service management, policy planning and development, relationship building, and project management
  • Orchestrated and aligned delivery and demand planning for infrastructure projects
  • Grew and developed strategic policies in accordance with regional objectives by balancing future risk with calculated risk decisions, subsequently enhancing profitability.

Service Desk Manager

Orbitz Worldwide
Chicago, Illinois
03.2005 - 11.2008
  • Led daily global service desk operations supporting 1200+ users
  • Planned and implemented training and development programs
  • Triggered 90%+ CSAT score through satisfaction ratings and surveys
  • Managed call flow and responded to technical support needs of customers
  • Defined, coordinated, and launched Global End User Support Program
    Improved 3rd party relations building, customer service/satisfaction, and resource optimization
  • Collaborated with end users and stakeholders to deliver global IT and customer service excellence

Education

Analytics and Insights Certificate - Data Science

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
11-2019

Master of Science - Business Information Technology

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
05-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
06-2004

Skills

  • Experience with Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Exploratory data analysis
  • Machine learning algorithms using R and Python
  • Data visualization
  • Data research and analysis
  • Database and user interface software

Accomplishments

    Hyland Software Tech Services All Star - Q3 2021

    Perceptive Software Professional Services Employee of the Quarter - May 2014

Certification

  • Hyland: Certified OnBase Consultant Professional
  • Epic: Cogito Certification
  • Microsoft: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
  • Corepoint Health: Corepoint Integration Engine Web Services Certificate
  • Help Desk Institute: Certified Help Desk Manager

Timeline

Solution Consultant

Hyland Software
02.2020 - Current

Data Visualization Engineer

Saint Luke's Health System
10.2019 - 01.2020

Senior Systems Analyst

H&R Block
10.2018 - 10.2019

Senior Consultant

RPI Consultants
08.2017 - 10.2018

Technical Support Manager - Healthcare

Kofax, Inc.
11.2016 - 07.2017

Lead Consultant - Healthcare

Kofax, Inc.
06.2014 - 10.2016

Senior Consultant - Healthcare

Kofax, Inc.
11.2011 - 05.2014

Technical Project Manager

Cerner Corporation
05.2010 - 10.2011

IT Territory Manager

Bemis Company, Inc.
12.2008 - 04.2010

Service Desk Manager

Orbitz Worldwide
03.2005 - 11.2008

Analytics and Insights Certificate - Data Science

Rockhurst University

Master of Science - Business Information Technology

DePaul University

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

University Of Iowa
Chris Tan