Kevin Foster
Software engineer with experience leading enterprise level software operation, development, and training. Comfortable working with the high priority demands of health care practices across a wide variety of specialties. Adaptable to unique software implementations and proficient in converting business needs into practical software solutions.
Experience
Application Development Manager
Application development team leader responsible for ensuring development projects match the business needs. Provide coaching of the development team to further improve team skillset.
Developer
NextGen application developer in charge of the design and development of templates for the NextGen patient user interface by using both clinical and IT knowledge. Developer is responsible for quality assurance, template process analysis for improvement, and correcting all known issues.
Product Developer
Web developer to work with engineering team to create and publish web application to integrate with existing customer software services.
Software Developer
Template developer to create and edit forms and documents in NextGen and Crystal Reports software, use SQL stored procedures to enhance system functionality, perform NextGen software upgrades and migrations, perform NextGen associated software updates and implementations, and correspond with clients regarding software changes.
Technical Support
Level 1 technician to monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of enterprise. Install, configure, and troubleshoot computer systems running a variety of hardware and software problems.
Skills
- SQL / MySQL / DTS / SSRS / SSIS
- C# / .NET / WPF
- Ruby / Rails / React / JSX
- Crystal Reports XIV
- Health Level 7 Interfaces
- HTML / CSS / JavaScript
- 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
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Agile Development
- Scrum
- Lean
Portfolio
An application designed as an announcement gateway into our electronic health record system.
This application allows delivery of Crystal Reports by either Email or File export either directly or on an automated schedule.
Application available on GitHub!
This is a clone of the viral puzzle game, created by Josh Wardle, and now published daily by the New York Times.
Awards & Accolades & Certifications
- Panelist for Inaugural NextGen Excellence in Healthcare Awards 2021
- Client Innovation Contest Winner 2018
- EHR Certified Professional - NextGen HealthCare Certification
- ICS Certified Professional - NextGen HealthCare Certification
- Time magazine's Person of the Year 2006
Hobbies
- Reading (sci-fi, self improvement, history)
- Rollercoasters
- Woodworking
- Technology (custom home network setup with onsite webserver and Raspberry PI DNS black hole.)