Applications & Analytics
Deliver secure, scalable, and user-centered technology solutions that support the education, research, and clinical missions of the VCU School of Medicine through collaborative development, data-driven insights, and strategic project leadership.
The Applications & Analytics unit within SOMTech is dedicated to building and supporting digital solutions that empower faculty, staff, and students across the School of Medicine, Practice Plan, and VCU Health System. Our team works closely with institutional partners to develop custom applications, unlock insights from data, and guide strategic initiatives that enhance institutional impact and innovation across all aspects of the mission.
Applications & Analytics is composed of three specialized teams:
- Application Development builds and maintains custom software solutions tailored to the school’s unique needs.
- Key Services
- Custom application development
- System integration and API development
- Maintenance and technical support
- Scrum based agile development
- Technologies Used
- Microsoft .NET, C#, JavaScript, SQL Server, Azure DevOps
- Key Services
- Business Intelligence transforms raw data into actionable insights through advanced analytics, data governance, and visualization tools.
- Key Services
- Data extraction, transformation, and loading
- Data warehousing and integration
- Dashboard development
- Business analytics and reporting
- Data governance and quality assurance
- Technologies Used
- Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, SSIS, Python, SQL Server, Azure DevOps
- Key Services
- Product Strategy bridges gap between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that technology solutions are aligned with business goals and user expectations.
- Key Services
- Requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation
- Stakeholder communication and coordination
- Quality assurance and UAT facilitation
- Training and user documentation
- Technologies Used
- Azure DevOps, SharePoint, PowerPoint, ScribeHow, Visio, Selenium
- Key Services
Need Help?
The Applications & Analytics team is here to support your technology needs across the VCU Health Sciences Campus. Whether you’re requesting a new feature, reporting an issue, or looking for training materials, we’ve got you covered.
Team
Bhavesh Patel
Director, Applications & Analytics
Bhavesh Patel
Director, Applications & Analytics
SOMTech / Web & Application Services
Email: bhavesh.patel@vcuhealth.org
Michael Wu
Assistant Director, Application Development
Michael Wu
Assistant Director, Application Development
SOMTech / Web & Application Services
Email: michael.wu1@vcuhealth.org
Alina Fisher
Assistant Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics
Alina Fisher
Assistant Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics
SOMTech / Web & Application Services
John Priestley
Assistant Director, Product Strategy
John Priestley
Assistant Director, Product Strategy
SOMTech / Web & Application Services
Email: john.priestley@vcuhealth.org
Chris Stephens
Senior Applications & Data Analyst
Chris Stephens
Senior Applications & Data Analyst
SOMTech / Web & Application Services
Email: chris.stephens@vcuhealth.org
Melvin Denwiddie
DevOps Engineer
Melvin Denwiddie
DevOps Engineer
SOMTech / Web & Application Services
Andrew Leisure
Senior Applications & Data Analyst
Andrew Leisure
Senior Applications & Data Analyst
SOMTech / Web & Application Services
Email: andrew.leisure@vcuhealth.org
Steve Kuchta
Data Engineer
Krithika Kulanthailvelu
Senior Applications & Data Analyst
Krithika Kulanthailvelu
Senior Applications & Data Analyst
SOMTech / Academic Technology Services
Matt Avitable
Applications & Data Analyst
Matt Avitable
Applications & Data Analyst
SOMTech / Web & Application Services
Kate Loomis
Business Intelligence Analyst
Kate Loomis
Business Intelligence Analyst
SOMTech / Academic Technology Services
Vacant Position
Business Analyst
Vacant Position
Business Analyst
SOMTech / Web & Application Services
Vacant Position
Data Analyst
Vacant Position
Data Analyst
SOMTech / Web & Application Services
Vacant Position
Quality Assurance Analyst
Vacant Position
Quality Assurance Analyst
SOMTech / Web & Application Services