Kelly Kravec MSHI
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Strategic and results driven EpicCare Ambulatory Technical and Project Manager with 15 years of experience in driving complex EHR implementations and optimization projects across multiple specialties and applications. Strong analytical mindset with problem solving abilities to complement the big picture approach to structuring databases. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through data conversion, integrated testing, and workflow optimization while aligning technical solutions with operational goals. Recognized for driving change management, mentoring analysts, and serving as a trusted liaison between clinical leadership, Epic representatives, and IT governance. Combines strong technical expertise with adaptive leadership to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery in matrixed healthcare environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Application Analyst – Expert (Technical Manager)
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2022 - Current
- Technical Manager and Implementation Project Manager for UPMC EHR Transformation project
- Epic Ambulatory, Phoenix, Kaleidoscope, and Specialty Module Leadership
- Project & Change Management (SDLC, Testing, Go-Live Readiness)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Complex Data Conversions, Validation, and Integration Strategy
- Vendor & Third-Party Application Coordination (CareDx, UNOS, FORUM)
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting Support
- Workflow Optimization & Operational Readiness
- Team Development, Mentorship, and Performance Coaching
- Issue Tracking, Risk Mitigation, and Governance Alignment
Application Analyst – Technical Lead
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Technical lead specializing in Epic Ambulatory, Phoenix, Bugsy, Data Courier, Kaleidoscope
- Project Lead: Epic refuel program optimization and system integration
- Project Lead: Epic COVID-19 pandemic infection control (Bugsy Module)
- Project and resource management
- Program change management coordinator: Data Courier Administrator
- Expert knowledge in Epic integrated databases including but not limited to:
- Documentation SmartTools
- Reporting workbench & radar
- In Basket & communications
- Results management
- Third party vendor integration
- Print groups and reports
- Rules and extension records
- Workflow Engine
- Custom development
- SmartForms & intelligent scripting
Application Analyst – Senior
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Lead transplant medicine and artificial heart long term application support
- Project Lead: Transplant finance authorization, Epic implementation, and legacy database data conversion
- Transplant data analytic and KPI dashboards implementation
- Functional database leader: change management, code maintenance
- Multiple ambulatory specialty EpicCare IT support:
- Transplant
- Pulmonology
- Gastroenterology
- GI Surgery
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Hepatology
- Hepatobiliary
- Vascular Surgery
System Analyst – Intermediate
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2012 - 01.2015
- EpicCare Ambulatory and Phoenix implementation team
- Focus in cardiothoracic transplant and artificial heart services
- UNOS system integration implementation
- Full data conversion from legacy system and UNOS database
- Interface integration advisor
- Resulting lab and procedure integration
- HIE integration
- Research database integration
- Lead analyst on artificial heart implementation
- Designed, developed, and deployed artificial heart EMR module
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Intermacs regulatory reporting compliance
System Analyst – Associate
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2011 - 11.2012
- EpicCare Ambulatory and Phoenix implementation team
- Focus in abdominal transplant services and UNOS/CMS regulations
- Full data conversion from legacy systems
- EMR Design, develop, and implementation
- Develop and execute training materials, end-user training
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-2011
Skills
- EpicCare Ambulatory
- Phoenix
- Beans
- Data Courier Admin
- Bugsy
- Kaleidoscope
- Microsoft Office 365
- SQL
- Python
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Certified Lean Green Belt
- Intuitive Problem-Solving
- Excellence in Innovation
- LOINC
- SNOMED-CT, ICD-9, ICD-10
- HL7 & FHIR - System Interoperability
- Strong Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Analytics
- Data Quality
- EHR Implementation
- Excellent Customer Service
- End-User Training
- Application analysis
- Business process improvement
- Application integration
- Customer support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Data migration
- Database optimization
- Database maintenance
- System documentation
Websites
Certification
- Lean Green Belt in Healthcare 2022
- EpicCare Ambulatory 2014- NVT & CEE Current
- Epic Phoenix 2015- NVT & CEE Current
- Epic Data Courier Administrator 2020 - NVT & CEE Current
- Epic Kaleidoscope 2022 – NVT & CEE Current
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) 2011
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- Epic Expert Group Conference Verona, Wisconsin, 2018 The Modern Transplant Checklist
- Epic User Group Conference Verona, Wisconsin, 2013 Connecting the Space between Phoenix and VAD Workflows and Beyond
- Epic User Group Conference Verona, Wisconsin, 2012 Phoenix Solutions for Clinical and Regulatory Challenges
Timeline
Application Analyst – Expert (Technical Manager)
UPMC
10.2022 - Current
Application Analyst – Technical Lead
UPMC
10.2017 - 10.2022
Application Analyst – Senior
UPMC
01.2015 - 10.2017
System Analyst – Intermediate
UPMC
11.2012 - 01.2015
System Analyst – Associate
UPMC
05.2011 - 11.2012
Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
University of Pittsburgh