Kevin Foster

Cincinnati, OH 45242 · (901) 881-7644 · kevin.andrew.foster@gmail.com

Results-driven software engineering leader with extensive experience driving innovation and delivering high-impact solutions for enterprise-level software operations, development, and training. Expert at navigating the high-stakes demands of healthcare practices across diverse specialties, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into practical, scalable software solutions. Proven track record of fostering innovation, optimizing software delivery processes, and aligning technology strategies with organizational goals to achieve measurable outcomes.


Experience

Office of the CTO

NextCare Holdings Inc.

Collaborated closely with cross-departmental leaders to drive strategic operational projects, ensuring technology initiatives align seamlessly with overarching business objectives and executive vision. Provided high-level strategic support to the C-suite, translating executive priorities into actionable technology solutions and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational effectiveness.

June 2024 - March 2025

Director Application Development

NextCare Holdings Inc.

Provided technical leadership and strategic oversight for multiple engineering teams, ensuring the successful and timely delivery of software solutions through effective stakeholder collaboration, priority management, and resource allocation. Drove innovation by aligning application development with business objectives and industry best practices.

June 2024 - March 2025

Application Development Manager

NextCare Holdings Inc.

Led and mentored application development teams, ensuring alignment of development projects with business objectives and delivering high-quality software solutions. Provided technical leadership and strategic guidance to enhance team capabilities, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement across development processes.

July 2019 - June 2024

Developer

NextCare Holdings Inc.

Played a pivotal role in the design, development, and enhancement of NextGen Enterprise applications, leveraging both clinical and IT expertise to deliver high-quality software solutions. Responsible for end-to-end development processes, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of patient user interface templates, ensuring alignment with clinical workflows and business objectives.

June 2010 - July 2019

Product Developer

InforMed / SergeMD

Sole developer responsible for designing, developing, and deploying web applications that integrated seamlessly with existing customer software services, enhancing healthcare communication and administrative processes. Delivered enterprise-level solutions that improved patient-provider interactions and streamlined administrative oversight.

2009 - May 2010

Software Developer

InforMed / SergeMD

Developed and maintained NextGen templates and Crystal Reports, enhanced system functionality through SQL stored procedures, performed software upgrades and migrations, and managed client communications regarding software changes. Played a key role in improving system performance, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

2008 - 2009

Technical Support

InforMed / SergeMD

Provided Level 1 technical support for enterprise computer systems and networks, ensuring system reliability and customer satisfaction. Installed, configured, and troubleshooted hardware and software issues, serving as a critical support resource for clients.

August 2006 - 2008

Skills

Programming Experience
  • SQL / MySQL / DTS / SSRS / SSIS
  • C# / .NET / WPF
  • Ruby / Rails / React / JSX / NextJS
  • Crystal Reports XIV
  • Health Level 7 Interfaces
  • HTML / CSS / JavaScript
Tools
  • SQL Server Management Studio
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • SVN, TortoiseSVN, Git
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Windows (2000, XP, 7, 10)
  • Linux (Ubuntu, Debian)
  • NextGen (EHR/EMR, ICS, Template Editor, Rosetta)
  • Mirth Connect
Workflow
  • Agile Development
    • Scrum
    • Lean

Portfolio

iNag

An application designed as an announcement gateway into our electronic health record system.

Crystal Report Delivery

This application allows delivery of Crystal Reports by either Email or File export either directly or on an automated schedule.

Application available on GitHub!

Wordle

This is a clone of the viral puzzle game, created by Josh Wardle, and now published daily by the New York Times.

Source code available on GitHub!

Or play it live!


Awards & Accolades & Certifications


Hobbies

  • Reading (sci-fi, self improvement, history)
  • Rollercoasters
  • Woodworking
  • Technology (custom home network setup with onsite webserver and Raspberry PI DNS black hole.)