SAI RATNA KISHORE PAKANATI
Chief Technology Officer Healthcare IT Executive Health Informatics & AI Strategy
***********************@*****.*** Florida, USA LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sairatnakishorepakanati
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Healthcare technology executive with 6+ years of progressive experience spanning health informatics, clinical data systems, and enterprise IT leadership, culminating in a Chief Technology Officer role. Proven track record of building and scaling AI/ML engineering capabilities (including in-house LLM development), modernizing core platforms (CRM, patient/client portals), and driving significant revenue growth through technology-led product initiatives. Combines deep domain expertise in EHR/EMR systems (Epic), HIPAA compliance, HCC coding, and clinical data analytics with hands-on executive leadership of engineering, data, and informatics teams. Master's degree in Healthcare Informatics.
CORE COMPETENCIES
●Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
●AI/ML Strategy & In-House LLM Development
●Engineering & Cross-Functional Team Leadership
●Health Informatics & Clinical Data Analytics
●EHR/EMR Systems (Epic), HIE Integration
●CRM & Client Portal Implementation
●Budget Ownership & Cost Optimization
●Revenue Growth & Product Strategy
●HIPAA Compliance & Data Security
●HCC Risk Adjustment & ICD-10 Coding
●SQL, Power BI, Tableau
●Agile / Scrum Delivery
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Technology Officer Nov 2025 – Present
Endeavor Group — Florida, United States
●Own full technology strategy and execution for the organization, overseeing software engineering, data/AI, infrastructure, and IT operations as the senior-most technology executive.
●Founded and directed an in-house AI/ML engineering function, building proprietary large language model (LLM) capabilities and internal AI tooling to support clinical, operational, and customer-facing workflows.
●Drove technology-led revenue growth, partnering with product and business leadership to help scale monthly revenue from roughly $1M to $10M through new product launches and platform modernization.
●Led the design and rollout of new client and internal portals and a modernized CRM platform, improving customer engagement, data visibility, and cross-team operational efficiency.
●Reduced technology operating costs by consolidating vendor/tooling contracts and shifting select capabilities to in-house automation and AI-driven solutions.
●Built, mentored, and directed cross-functional engineering, data science, and health informatics teams; set the annual technology roadmap in alignment with company growth objectives.
●Held accountability for technology budget, vendor management, and data security/compliance (including HIPAA) across all systems.
Director, Health IT and Communications Oct 2025 – Nov 2025
Endeavor Group — Florida, United States
●Directed health IT and internal/external communications functions, laying the technology and process groundwork later scaled in the CTO role.
●Partnered with executive leadership to evaluate platform and infrastructure needs ahead of a broader technology transformation initiative.
Health Informatics Analyst Sep 2024 – Nov 2025
AccQdata — Florida, United States
●Analyzed and interpreted healthcare data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in patient care and operational efficiency.
●Developed detailed reports, dashboards, and visualizations (SQL, Power BI, Tableau) to support data-driven decision-making for healthcare teams and administrators.
●Supported implementation and optimization of EHR and Health Information Exchange (HIE) systems, including troubleshooting to minimize clinical downtime.
●Ensured healthcare data management practices adhered to HIPAA and other regulatory requirements; developed security protocols to safeguard sensitive health information.
●Acted as liaison between clinical, technical, and administrative teams; led informatics projects including system upgrades and process optimization initiatives.
HCC Medical Coder Feb 2024 – Jan 2025
Weller HIT Healthcare IT
●Accurately assigned ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage patients, ensuring correct Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) mapping and CMS compliance.
●Audited medical charts and physician documentation to ensure accurate coding, reducing risk of denied claims and underpayments.
●Generated reports tracking coding accuracy and HCC risk-adjustment scores; identified opportunities to improve reimbursement outcomes.
Data Analyst Mar 2019 – Mar 2022
Hyderabad, India
●Developed and maintained operational dashboards and client reporting using SQL; supported product development through business requirements research.
●Implemented healthcare systems for patient status monitoring, quality tracking, and home care management; managed digitization of paper records.
●Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of clinicians, researchers, and IT professionals to ensure successful project delivery.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Healthcare Informatics
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT — December 2023 GPA 3.7/4.0
Bachelor of Science, Botany, Zoology & Chemistry
Masterji Degree and PG College, Hanamkonda, Telangana — November 2020