Kevin Buchan

About Kevin Buchan

I currently lead Data, AI & Analytics at Acratica.I am a technology leader and lifelong learner with extensive experience in data science, analytics, software engineering, and IT. Most recently, I served as VP of Data & Analytics at Astrana Health. I earned my Ph.D. in Information Science from the State University of New York at Albany in 2021, where my dissertation focused on leveraging machine learning to predict super-utilizers of healthcare services.My passion lies in harnessing emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges—particularly in health informatics—and positively impact people’s lives. I’ve held leadership and technical roles at organizations such as Astrana Health, ApolloMed, and Nascate, spanning titles like VP of Data & Analytics, AVP of Data & Analytics, Principal Data Scientist, and Software Engineer. These experiences, combined with my academic background (Siena College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Rochester, and SUNY Albany), have honed my ability to learn quickly, implement cutting-edge solutions, and drive meaningful outcomes.I believe problem-solving is my greatest asset. My favorite days are when I learn something entirely new, but I also thrive on opportunities to refine and elevate my existing skills. As I continue to explore the intersection of healthcare and technology, I remain dedicated to finding innovative ways to make the world a better place—one data-driven solution at a time.

Experience

1. Data, Ai & Analytics

   Acratica

   Feb 2025 — Present

   I design and deliver end-to-end Data, AI, and Analytics systems for healthcare organizations—bridging strategy and execution across infrastructure, engineering, and applied intelligence. My scope includes:• Cloud Infrastructure – Architect and deploy HIPAA-compliant cloud environments and modern data warehouses for scalable ingestion, processing, and analytics• Data Engineering – Build governed data models (custom, Tuva, transactional, and analytics-facing), implement EMPI, automate ETL, and enforce integrity checks• Data Governance – Define single sources of truth and implement shared logic and metadata standards so teams operate from a centralized, trusted platform• AI Enablement – Design AI-optimized infrastructure and metadata layers; implement cloud-native and open-source AI (e.g, Amazon Sagemaker, Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI)• Data Product Leadership – Drive roadmap, stakeholder alignment, agile development, and value delivery across analytics and engineering teams• Fractional Executive Services – Serve as a hands-on Chief Data Officer, Chief Analytics Officer, and Chief Data Product Officer across multiple client orgsI help Acratica clients accelerate time-to-insight while maintaining rigor, security, and extensibility—owning outcomes from strategy through deployment.

Education

• University at Albany

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Information Science

  2015 — 2021

• Siena University

  Bachelor of Arts in English, Information Systems

  2004 — 2009

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Master of Science, Technical Communication & Human Computer Interaction

  2011

• University of Rochester

  Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine

  2014

Skills

• Software Development
• Python
• Unix
• Perl
• Software Build
• Eclipse
• Xml
• Database Design
• Troubleshooting
• Software Documentation
• Javascript
• Web Development
• Communication Skills
• Information Technology
• Information Architecture
• Shell Scripting
• Technical Documentation
• IT Solutions
• Agile Methodologies
• Xhtml
• Microsoft Access
• Software Engineering
• Visual Basic
• Technical Writing
• Html
• Web Services
• Ant
• Build Automation
• Access
• Information Development
• Sql
• Linux