Karthik Urs serves as a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Athenahealth, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare technology through innovative data solutions. With over 15 years of industry experience, including a decade specializing in data analytics and big...
Karthik Urs serves as a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Athenahealth, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare technology through innovative data solutions. With over 15 years of industry experience, including a decade specializing in data analytics and big data technologies, Karthik is at the forefront of developing network-enabled services and mobile applications tailored for medical groups and health systems. His expertise encompasses a diverse array of databases, including Cassandra, Druid, and Snowflake, where he models complex data structures to enhance operational efficiency and drive actionable insights.
In his current role, Karthik is deeply involved in crafting robust ETL pipelines utilizing in-house tools, ensuring seamless data integration and transformation. He also spearheads the development of validation suites to maintain data integrity and accuracy, which is crucial in the healthcare sector where data-driven decisions can significantly impact patient outcomes. His proficiency extends to creating data exploration APIs that empower stakeholders to access and analyze data effortlessly.
Karthik's technical toolkit is rich and varied, featuring skills in Java, JavaScript, and Cloud Computing, among others. His experience with messaging systems like Kafka and AWS SQS/SNS further enhances his ability to build scalable and resilient data architectures. As a thought leader in the realm of data analytics, Karthik is committed to leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery, making him an invaluable asset to Athenahealth and the broader healthcare technology landscape.