Brad Lehmeier

About Brad Lehmeier

Dynamic Technical Architect and Project Leader with over 20 years of experience spearheading healthcare IT solutions, driving successful design and implementation of complex systems and data platforms. Proven leader of cross-functional teams, delivering innovative, high-impact projects aligned with corporate goals. Expertise in end-to-end project lifecycle management, including needs analysis, fit-gap sessions, solution architecture, testing, and production rollout. Skilled in process optimization, data management, and system integrations, with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency. Agile problem-solver and strategic thinker, fostering lasting client relationships and mentoring future leaders while thriving in high-pressure environments.

Experience

1. Senior Principal Solution Architect

   Medtronic

   May 2020 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Advancing Enterprise data strategy, solutions and capabilities with key focus on data platform governance, standardization, technology innovation, and FinOps.• Spearheaded platform modernization initiatives, integrating curated data ecosystems with AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks, enabling data engineering, ml ops, data CI/CD, and actionable insights.• Led cloud migration strategies and multi-region deployments, developing technical architecture roadmaps that aligned emerging technologies with business objectives. • Drove innovation through strategic partnerships, delivering novel solutions that expanded service capabilities and increased employee and customer satisfaction. • Directed Modern Data Architecture initiatives, implementing cloud-based solutions and best practices.• Provided thought leadership as Data Platform Governance lead and Architecture Review Board member, establishing technology standards and ensuring compliance across implementations. • Coordinated data flow models, solution and logical architectures, mentoring cross-functional teams to adopt modernized processes and technologies.• Delivered thought leadership presentation at Snowflake Summit, showcasing innovative data platform strategies using Snowflake and optimizing data pipelines to reduce operational expenses, reaching 200+ industry professionals.• Presented at Minneapolis Data + Tech Conference, highlighting advanced data FinOps and governance techniques for cloud modernization migrations, fostering knowledge sharing amongst attendees.

Education

• St Cloud Technical and Community College

  Computer Programming AAS, Computer Science

  2002 — 2005

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Information Management

  2011 — 2014

• St Cloud Technical and Community College

  Microcomputer Programming AAS, Computer Science

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Ssis
• T-Sql
• E4x
• Interfaces
• Javascript
• Web Applications
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Clarity
• Ssrs
• Integration
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Databases
• Hl7
• Html
• Epic Systems
• Web Development
• Emr
• Crystal Reports
• Sql
• Asp.net
• System Architecture
• Css
• Healthcare
• Nextgen
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Openlink
• Edi
• Health Information Exchange
• Software Implementation
• Nextgen Certified Professional
• .net
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Data Modeling
• Ajax
• Egate
• Intersystems Cache
• Mirth
• Project Management