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.

Graphic for technologyThe 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

Bhavesh Patel

Director, Applications & Analytics

Bhavesh Patel

Bhavesh Patel

Director, Applications & Analytics

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

Email: bhavesh.patel@vcuhealth.org

Michael Wu

Michael Wu

Assistant Director, Application Development

Michael Wu

Michael Wu

Assistant Director, Application Development

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

Email: michael.wu1@vcuhealth.org

Alina Fisher

Alina Fisher

Assistant Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics

Alina Fisher

Alina Fisher

Assistant Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

John Priestley

John Priestley

Assistant Director, Product Strategy

John Priestley

John Priestley

Assistant Director, Product Strategy

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

Email: john.priestley@vcuhealth.org

Chris Stephens

Chris Stephens

Senior Applications & Data Analyst

Chris Stephens

Chris Stephens

Senior Applications & Data Analyst

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

Email: chris.stephens@vcuhealth.org

Melvin Denwiddie

Melvin Denwiddie

DevOps Engineer

Melvin Denwiddie

Melvin Denwiddie

DevOps Engineer

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

Email: melvin.denwiddie@vcuhealth.org

Andrew Leisure

Andrew Leisure

Senior Applications & Data Analyst

Andrew Leisure

Andrew Leisure

Senior Applications & Data Analyst

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

Email: andrew.leisure@vcuhealth.org

Steve Kuchta

Steve Kuchta

Data Engineer

Steve Kuchta

Steve Kuchta

Data Engineer

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

Email: steve.kuchta@vcuhealth.org

Krithika Kulanthailvelu

Krithika Kulanthailvelu

Senior Applications & Data Analyst

Krithika Kulanthailvelu

Krithika Kulanthailvelu

Senior Applications & Data Analyst

SOMTech / Academic Technology Services

Matt Avitable

Matt Avitable

Applications & Data Analyst

Matt Avitable

Matt Avitable

Applications & Data Analyst

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

Kate Loomis

Kate Loomis

Business Intelligence Analyst

Kate Loomis

Kate Loomis

Business Intelligence Analyst

SOMTech / Academic Technology Services

Vacant Position

Vacant Position

Business Analyst

Vacant Position

Vacant Position

Business Analyst

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

Vacant Position

Vacant Position

Data Analyst

Vacant Position

Vacant Position

Data Analyst

SOMTech / Web & Application Services

Vacant Position

Vacant Position

Quality Assurance Analyst

Vacant Position

Vacant Position

Quality Assurance Analyst

SOMTech / Web & Application Services