Chris Swenson: Resume

Design and develop analytical data models for maintaining electronic health records
Develop programs for integrating health claims data from local and national insurers
Provide analytical data sets and ad hoc reports to physicians
Maintain and develop quality control system
Continue leadership of the UW Health SAS User Group
A member of the UW Health Business Intelligence Resource Group

Combined large, longitudinal data sets with disparate data elements
Automated several reports and processes, minimizing manual manipulation and human error
Submitted quality of care measures to the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ)
Instituted the UW Health SAS User Group, increased SAS security, and documented setup
Gathered and documented specifications for clinical analysis projects

Coordinated Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) project from planning to submission to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Completely revised pattern analysis program associating patients with primary care physicians
Developed a dynamic, robust program to identify patients based on diagnoses and other factors
Mined data for quality issues, documented issues, and reported to responsible parties
Responded to ad-hoc requests for analyses regarding effectiveness and cost of care

Completed a significant study analyzing the impact of educational software on student achievement for a non-profit organization, the Carmel Hill Fund
Submitted technical reports to the National Center for Student Progress and the What Works Clearinghouse
Conducted studies and statistical analyses with the goal of improving student achievement
Communicated results of research and analyses with employees, educators, and researchers
Reviewed K–12 educational research including the topics of achievement, disparities, and motivation

Graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA) with Honors
First Place Recipient of the University Writing Award for the Undergraduate Honors Thesis
Recipient of two grants from UW-Whitewater’s Undergraduate Research Program for Thesis
Thesis Title: Academic Performance and Study Behaviors of Traditional and Non-traditional Aged College Students

Epic Electronic Health Record (Website)

Reporting Applications: Crystal Reports (Website) and SAS (Website)

America's Health Insurance Plans (Website)

Adept with large, longitudinal data sets (1,000,000+)
Competent and comfortable with project coordination, analytical support, and leadership roles
Effective data presentation skills in verbal and written communication, including using tables, graphs, charts, and anecdotes
Skilled with participant recruitment, data management and analysis, and report writing
Proficient with SAS, SQL, BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, SPSS, Excel, and Access