Santosh is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Scrum Master;
he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. His academic journey culminated in a
Bachelor of Computer Science followed by Master of Science in Business Analytics
from Grand Canyon University, AZ, where he was bestowed with a lifetime membership
in Sigma Beta Delta for academic excellence. Deshmukh also holds a senior
membership in IEEE and plays a pivotal role as a chair in the advisory committee at Our
Lady of the Lake University, Houston. Notably, his dedication extends beyond
professional realms, serving as Secretary and Treasurer for DFWMM (Dallas Fort-Worth
Maharashtra Mandal), a prominent nonprofit organization abroad.
With over 22 years of rewarding experience in computer and information technology,
and long years in highly regulated, data-intensive, and sensitive healthcare industry,
Santosh has consistently demonstrated a proven track record of achievements,
particularly in technical deliveries, management, and leadership for prestigious clients.
His expertise spans various facets of healthcare, including regulatory compliance, data
security, and patient care quality. He has led numerous projects that have not only met
but exceeded expectations, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex environments
and deliver innovative solutions in very challenging conditions. With a focus on
healthcare IT, he has specialized in developing cutting-edge products such as Chronic
Care Management, Utility Management, Practice Management, and Electronic Health
Records (EHR)/Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Santosh’s career began as a software developer, where he gained niche expertise in
developing intuitive software interfaces such as COM and RS232 for electronic and
healthcare devices. He was a founding member of a team that developed healthcare
solutions for a large-scale care management facility, which now operates across 30+
U.S. states and provides care management services to millions of Medicare and
Medicaid members.
As the solution evolved, Santosh played a key role in enhancing it to support mobile
devices like tablets and phones, ensuring that it remained versatile and scalable. He
provided critical technical leadership in developing data synchronization solutions
through third-party integrations and BackWeb code migration runtime. This innovation
enabled the product to operate seamlessly even in offline scenarios.
Over the course of 15+ years in the U.S. healthcare industry, Santosh has built a solid
reputation for delivering comprehensive solutions in care management (CM), long-term
care (LTC), revenue cycle management (RCM), medical billing, pharmacy benefit
management (PBM), electronic health records (EHR/EMR), evidence-based research
(NCQA/MCG), and adhering to national healthcare compliance standards like NCQA,
HEDIS, PQRS, and HL7. He also possesses expertise in the Healthcare Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
Santosh’s unique combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and
management skills has positioned him as a one-stop solution provider for clients,
offering end-to-end services that span various technology platforms. These include on-
premise systems, data engineering, mobile technology, analytics, web services, data
warehousing, and cloud-based solutions via AWS.
He has extensive experience working with leading companies such as General Motors,
Nestlé, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CVS, and Anthem, among others.
Throughout his career, Santosh has managed complex flagship projects in highly
intricate technical environments, ensuring successful client implementations, system
integrations, technology renovations, and vendor management. He has also contributed
to multinational projects, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, and overseeing
technology transformation initiatives in challenging and dynamic settings.
Santosh’s ability to navigate the complexities of project management and technical
delivery has made him a trusted leader, known for providing innovative, scalable, and
efficient solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare technology.
As a seasoned researcher and writer, Santosh possesses the analytical skills necessary
to assess the depth and impact of submissions, ensuring a thorough and informed
judgment process. His volunteer experiences have provided him with a profound
understanding of diverse perspectives, enriching his ability to judge with fairness and
empathy. As a technology evangelist with a strong foundation in AI and Cloud
technologies, Santosh is well-equipped to appreciate and evaluate the integration of
cutting-edge technologies in healthcare solutions. His role has consistently been to
champion innovation and guide teams towards achieving exceptional outcomes, a skill
set essential for a judicious and forward-thinking judge.
Santosh's commitment to excellence, combined with his broad expertise in healthcare
technology and management, makes him an ideal candidate for esteemed judging
roles. He is eager to contribute to identifying and promoting groundbreaking
achievements in the field. Currently, Santosh serves as a volunteer judge for prestigious
programs like the MIT100K and the IEEE Computer Science Society (CS). Additionally,
he is an active peer reviewer for numerous international journals, including the
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Journal of Scientific and
Engineering Research (JSAER), International Journal of Business Quantitative
Economics and Applied Management Research, European Journal of Advances in
Engineering and Technology, Journal of Medicine and Healthcare, International Journal
of Current Research in Science, Engineering & Technology, and the Journal of Artificial
Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science.
Santosh’s articles have been published in various press outlets, including DNA India,
News Break, TFI Post, Henof, and Outlook India, showcasing his thought leadership
and influence in the fields of AI, technology, and healthcare.
Santosh has also bagged various awards from ISSN, GRA, TITAN health Award.
Beyond his technical and leadership achievements, Santosh Deshmukh has
significantly contributed to community and professional development. His role as
Secretary of the DFWMM led to a more than 100 percent increase in membership,
enriching community engagement through numerous cultural, social, and educational
events. His commitment to societal improvement is evident in his professional and
personal endeavors.