IT Manager with 19 years of experience in software project management and implementation. Strong background in requirement analysis and clinical workflow integration. Proven ability to manage hospital software and improve user adoption, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Manager
Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre
Mumbai
11.2015 - Current
HIS Implementation:
(Jeeva Napier HIS & Sofscript HIS)
Led end-to-end implementation of the Hospital Information System (HIS), Laboratory Information System (LIS), including configuration (master updating and template creation), customization, and module deployment.
Collaborated with doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and administrative staff to gather requirements and digitize hospital and laboratory workflows.
Integrated LIS with HIS and lab analyzers (biochemistry, hematology, microbiology) using HL7, DICOM protocols, and middleware solutions for automated result transmissions.
Coordinated with vendors for infrastructure setup and third-party system integration.
Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensured seamless migration from legacy systems with minimal disruption to patient services.
Delivered targeted training sessions for clinical and diagnostic staff, improving system proficiency, and reducing manual errors.
Monitored post-implementation performance, optimized workflows, and resolved system and interface issues to enhance turnaround time and diagnostic accuracy.
Generated analytics and operational reports to support hospital administration and clinical decision-making.
Delivered L1/L2 technical support for Hospital Information System (HIS) and Laboratory Information System (LIS), resolving user-reported issues and system errors within defined SLA timelines
Collaborated with vendor support teams to manage bug fixes, software upgrades, and patch deployments, ensuring system stability and continuity.
PACS Administration and Management
(Merge PACS & Meddiff PACS)
Administered and supported PACS, ensuring seamless image acquisition, storage, retrieval, and distribution across radiology and clinical departments.
Implemented partial PACS–HIS/RIS integration to streamline radiology orders.
Monitored PACS servers, storage utilization, and archiving processes, ensuring high availability.
Delivered L1/L2 support to radiologists and clinicians, troubleshooting DICOM, connectivity, and viewer-related issues.
Coordinated with vendors for upgrades, patch management, and performance optimization of PACS infrastructure.
Trained radiology and clinical staff on PACS usage, advanced tools, and basic troubleshooting.
DMS Management and Administration
(E-biz India & Vidoc)
Implemented and managed the hospital’s Document Management System (DMS) for secure digital record storage, indexing, and retrieval.
Configured user roles, access controls, and workflow automation to ensure data confidentiality and alignment with organizational policies.
Coordination for Integration of DMS with HIS.
Monitored system performance, storage utilization, and document archiving to maintain high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
Provided L1/L2 technical support, resolving issues related to document upload, indexing, retrieval, and access permissions.
Coordinated with vendors for system upgrades, patch deployments, and feature enhancements to improve functionality and user experience.
Conducted training sessions for staff on document scanning, uploading, and retrieval workflows, enhancing system adoption and operational efficiency.
Support & Vendor coordination for other software's :
Pare (Sonography Reporting Software)
Patient Delight (Feedback application)
Jaslok Genie app
System Operator
Saifee Hospital
Mumbai
09.2005 - 11.2015
Hospital and Healthcare Information Systems (HIS, LIS, and PACS) (Sofscript HIS and Vepro PACS)
Managed the full lifecycle of a Hospital Information System (HIS), including implementation, testing, support, and end-user training.
Created and maintained dedicated testing environments to thoroughly evaluate vendor-provided executable files for HIS, ensuring system reliability and performance.
LIS implementation and integration with lab analyzers.
Coordinated closely with software vendors to define and implement system modifications and new feature requests for both HIS and PACS.
Administered and maintained Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) to ensure the efficient storage, retrieval, and distribution of medical imaging data.
Acted as a key liaison with department heads and clinical staff to understand and address their vision, concerns, and new requirements for system enhancements.
IT Infrastructure & Security
Designed and implemented security policies to protect sensitive patient data and critical IT infrastructure in compliance with NABH and ISO standards.
Administered and maintained servers, including Windows Server 2003/2008 and the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Antivirus Server, ensuring a secure and stable network environment.
Managed Active Directory, including creating and managing user accounts, groups, and domain group policies.
Executed comprehensive database and file server backups on an autoloader using VERITAS software, and performed system state restorations for disaster recovery.
Oversaw the installation, configuration, and maintenance of workstations, servers, biometric systems, mailing/proxy systems, networking equipment, and other supporting hardware.
Developed and maintained detailed documentation for all IT processes, systems, and procedures.
Skills
HIS implementation
PACS administration
LIS integration
Document management
Vendor collaboration
Problem solving
Analytical reporting
Workflow optimization
Application support
Software testing
Education And Professional Qualification
Graduated from Mumbai University (2002-03)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification (online) passed one exam
Certificate course in Computer Hardware & Networking from Government Polytechnic, Mumbai
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