Jim Fitzpatrick is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in healthcare integration and linguistics. Currently serving as Team Lead at Epic since November 2015, Jim manages integration engineers and has played a vital role in advancing public health initiatives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jim's previous roles include Integration Engineer and Clinical Integration Specialist, where responsibilities included solution architecture and technical support across various healthcare settings. Prior to their work at Epic, Jim was a graduate student, instructor, and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, focusing on sociolinguistics and language teaching. Jim's academic background includes several advanced degrees in linguistics from Duke University and North Carolina State University, combined with a strong foundation in computer science and Spanish studies.