Sai Sharan Reddy Mittapelly is a seasoned Integration Architect and Developer with over 13 years of specialized experience in healthcare IT and interoperability solutions. Currently serving as a Senior Integration Developer at Henry Ford Health, he brings deep expertise in designing, developing, and supporting mission-critical healthcare data exchange systems that enable seamless clinical workflows across enterprise environments.
Healthcare Interoperability Expertise
As an HL7 Integration Specialist, Sai has mastered the full spectrum of healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7 2.x/3.x interfaces (ADT, ORU, ORM, DFT, MDM), FHIR, CCD, C-CDA, and XDS.b protocols. His technical proficiency spans industry-leading integration platforms including Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Rhapsody, and Epic Bridges, enabling him to architect and deliver real-time, secure clinical data exchange solutions across EMRs, Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), and payer systems.
Technical Leadership and Innovation
Throughout his career, Sai has demonstrated exceptional technical leadership in FHIR API development, FHIR Bridge Connector implementation, and SMILE CDR integration. His hands-on expertise in TCL scripting, SQL, and multi-platform server environments (UNIX/Windows) has been instrumental in delivering robust, scalable integration solutions. He has successfully led multiple enterprise-level HIE and EMR integration projects, including complex cloud migrations, data center transitions, and high availability implementations.
Enterprise Experience and Impact
Sai's professional journey includes significant roles at prominent healthcare organizations including Henry Ford Health, Walmart Health, ElevanceHealth (formerly Anthem Inc), AmeriHealthCaritas, California Department of Health Services, Quest Diagnostics, Azara Healthcare, and InnovAge In-Home Senior Care. In these positions, he has consistently delivered high-impact integration solutions while ensuring HIPAA compliance, security best practices, and seamless go-live support across the complete integration lifecycle.
His collaborative approach has enabled successful partnerships with clinicians, system architects, interface analysts, and offshore development teams, while his expertise in interface troubleshooting, message validation, and monitoring using tools like SMAT, Splunk, and xMatters has ensured optimal system performance and reliability.
Education and Certifications
Sai holds a Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India. His commitment to professional excellence is demonstrated through multiple industry certifications, including DevOps Certified, Certified HL7 V2.X, Infor Cloverleaf Interface Level 2 Certified, and Epic Bridges Certified.
Professional Philosophy
With a proven track record of transforming complex healthcare interoperability challenges into streamlined, efficient solutions, Sai continues to drive innovation in healthcare IT integration. His comprehensive understanding of both technical architecture and clinical workflows positions him as a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to enhance their healthcare data exchange capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence.