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Sai Makkena

Health IT Analyst • Saint Louis, MO • b**************@gmail.com • 314****379 • linkedin.com/••••• • drivetube.ai/•••••

Professional Summary

Health IT Analyst with 7+ years of experience supporting healthcare IT systems, data management, and clinical technology operations. Skilled in EHR/EMR/LIS support, data extraction and analysis using SQL and Python, system integration, security controls, and improving clinical workflows to support better operational and patient outcomes.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Python,C,powerbi,VBA
Web Technologies: HTML,CSS
Databases: SQL,snowflake,azuresql
Cloud and DevOps: Cloud Infrastructure,Network Security,pfSense VPN,System Integration
Data and Analytics: Data Visualization,Predictive Modeling,Statistical Analysis,Data Cleaning
Healthcare IT: EHR Systems,EMR Systems,LIS,Clinical Workflows,Healthcare Data Standards
Processes & Management: IT Project Management,Systems Analysis and Design,Risk Assessment and Compliance,Incident Management

Work Experience

MD Diagnostics
Saint Louis, MO
Health IT Analyst
May 2023 – Present
Supported diagnostics lab IT systems and clinical data workflows at MD Diagnostics, focusing on EHR/LIS/EMR operations, device integration, and compliance for clinical services.
Tech Stack: EHR Systems, LIS, EMR Systems, SQL, Python, Network Security, pfSense VPN
  • Administered and maintained EHR/LIS/EMR components to ensure availability for clinical and lab teams; performed configuration updates, data imports, and routine health checks using SQL and system tools.
  • Led data extraction, cleaning, and transformation pipelines using SQL and Python to produce operational reports for lab throughput and clinical decision support.
  • Improved system incident response by standardizing troubleshooting runbooks and coordinating cross-functional remediation for device and application issues, reducing repetitive escalations.
  • Managed secure device onboarding and mobile device controls to enforce access policies for clinical staff and field devices, aligning with healthcare security and privacy requirements.
  • Coordinated upgrades and integrations between laboratory systems and clinical records to streamline result delivery to providers and reduce manual reconciliation.
  • Performed compliance and risk assessments for daily IT operations, implementing configuration and access changes to support HIPAA-aligned controls and audit readiness.
Upwork
Healthcare Data Analyst
Apr 2019 – Apr 2023
Provided remote healthcare data analysis, system support, and IT consulting via Upwork for healthcare and small-business clients, focusing on analytics, predictive models and secure infrastructure.
Tech Stack: SQL, Python, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, pfSense VPN, Cloud Infrastructure
  • Delivered data extraction and transformation solutions using SQL and Python to support client reporting, quality metrics, and operational decision-making.
  • Built predictive models and statistical analyses (Python) to forecast patient admission trends and support client staffing and resource planning efforts.
  • Designed and implemented data visualizations and dashboards to communicate clinical and operational insights to stakeholders and non-technical teams.
  • Advised clients on secure cloud access and VPN deployments, including pfSense configuration for small-business scenarios to protect patient and business data.
  • Conducted systems analysis and recommended workflow improvements for EMR/LIS integrations and reporting, reducing manual data reconciliation.
  • Prepared documentation, SOPs, and handover materials for clients to maintain analytics pipelines, data quality checks, and incident response steps.
MO Healthcare
remote

Projects

Machine learning based healthcare system for investigating depression and quality of life
Tools Used: Python, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleaning
  • Developed a machine learning pipeline to analyze relationships between depression indicators and quality-of-life metrics using clinical and survey data.
  • Performed feature engineering, model training, and validation to identify predictors relevant to patient outcomes and resource planning.
Social network mental disorder detection research
Tools Used: Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Python
  • Researched and identified patterns indicative of social-network-related mental health concerns such as information overload and net compulsion.
  • Produced visualizations and reports to summarize findings and potential intervention points for further clinical research.
Secure Cloud Access for Small Businesses using pfSense VPN
Tools Used: pfSense VPN, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure
  • Designed and configured pfSense-based VPN solutions to provide secure remote access and protect small-business cloud resources.
  • Documented deployment steps and security controls to help non-technical administrators maintain secure connectivity.
ZoomCar Rentals Business & IT Strategy Project
Tools Used: Systems Analysis and Design, IT Project Management, Business & Financial Analysis
  • Analyzed business and IT requirements to align rental operations with scalable technical solutions and improved workflow efficiency.
  • Developed strategy recommendations blending IT capabilities with business objectives to support operational growth.

Education

Webster University
Masters • Saint Louis, MO • 2023 – Dec 2025
Bharath University
Bachelors • India • 2019 – Apr 2023

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