Otis Hendershott
Chief Data and Technology Officer @VMG Health
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Data and Technology Officer @VMG Health
As VMG Health’s first Chief Technology & Data Officer, I was brought onto the executive team to lead the company’s digital transformation and data strategy. I am responsible for driving innovation that enhances operational efficiency, develops new revenue-generating technology products, and enables data-driven decision-making across the organization.My focus is on building and scaling cloud-native platforms, AI/ML-enabled analytics tools, and client-facing applications that address the compliance, financial, and operational needs of leading healthcare systems. I work closely with business and clinical leaders to unlock insights from VMG’s vast repository of proprietary data and client engagements, enabling new service offerings and industry benchmarks.Key initiatives include:Spearheading a firm-wide digital transformation strategy to make VMG a technology-enabled leader in healthcare consulting.Launching innovative technology products that enhance client service delivery and drive new revenue streams.Establishing a scalable technology infrastructure to support organic growth and M&A integration.Cultivating a data-first culture by delivering advanced analytics capabilities and AI/ML tools across the firm.Strengthening information security frameworks to ensure the integrity of our platforms and client data.I serve as VMG’s technology evangelist in the market, helping shape our go-to-market approach through thought leadership and business development. With deep experience in healthcare technology, I bridge complex technical concepts with strategic business objectives—fueling growth and driving meaningful outcomes for both VMG and our clients.
EDUCATION
SUNY Geneseo
BA, English
State University of New York College at Potsdam
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
Rochester Institute of Technology
MS, Health Systems Admin
SKILLS
ABOUT OTIS HENDERSHOTT
Experienced C-level technology executive with a strong track record of leading high-performing global teams, delivering enterprise-scale digital transformations, and driving measurable business value through modern platforms, Agentic AI, and cloud-native architectures.As VMG Health’s first Chief Technology & Data Officer, I joined the executive team to define and execute the firm’s digital, data, and AI strategy—transforming a fragmented, legacy environment into a scalable, product-driven platform for growth. I lead initiatives that modernize core business workflows through intelligent automation and Agentic AI, enabling teams to operate faster, smarter, and with greater leverage. My mandate spans operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and the creation of differentiated, revenue-generating technology products.A core focus of my work is modernizing legacy platforms—both at the infrastructure and code level—by refactoring monolithic systems into modular, cloud-native services that are easier to evolve, integrate, and scale. I partner closely with business leaders across the organization to unlock proprietary data, embed AI directly into day-to-day workflows, and deliver a tech-enabled client experience that creates durable competitive advantage.My career spans private equity-backed healthcare organizations and Fortune 4 enterprises, where I’ve led aggressive technology modernization efforts, executed complex M&A integrations, and built advanced cloud-based data and analytics ecosystems. From EMR implementations and utilization management to value-based care, PBM, and payer-provider platforms, I bring a 360-degree perspective on healthcare technology and operations.Key strengths include:Leveraging Agentic AI to automate and optimize core business workflowsModernizing legacy codebases and platforms into cloud-native, service-oriented architecturesBuilding and scaling AI/ML-enabled data and analytics productsLeading enterprise digital transformation across complex, multi-entity organizationsDelivering full product lifecycle management—from concept through commercializationAligning technology strategy with growth objectives in PE-backed environmentsDriving cost efficiency and agility through platform rationalization and modernizationI thrive at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and business strategy—bridging complex technical capabilities with high-impact, real-world outcomes.
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