Pradeep Podila Ph.D., Fache, Fhfma, Fnahq, Cphims, Cphq, Cssbb

Pradeep Podila, PhD, FACHE, FHFMA, FNAHQ, CPHIMS, CPHQ, CSSBB has a diverse work experience spanning various research, teaching, and leadership roles. Pradeep is currently working as a Health Scientist (Informatics) - Senior Service Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since September 2020. In this role, they are involved in research focused on common data models and building data capacity for cross-sector record linkages to develop longitudinal patient records for comparative effectiveness research.

Prior to their current position, Pradeep served as a Public Health Informatics Fellow (PHIFP) (Associate Service Fellow) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from September 2018 to September 2020. During this time, they led pilot efforts of the Childhood Obesity Data Initiative (CODI) project in Denver, CO, which aimed to expand patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) data capacity.

From 2013, Pradeep has been a member of the PCORI Reviewer Community at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). As a member, they reviewed and provided feedback for grant applications and attended review committees as a patient stakeholder.

Additionally, Pradeep has teaching experience as an Adjunct Faculty at the Division of Health Systems Management & Policy, School of Public Health, at The University of Memphis from 2015 to 2018. Pradeep also worked as a Teaching Assistant and Adjunct Teaching Assistant at The University of Memphis from 2012 to 2014, where they supported courses in biostatistics and public budgeting & financing.

Pradeep also has experience in the healthcare industry, having worked at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare as a Decision Support Data Specialist from 2011 to 2018. In this role, they were responsible for managing and maintaining a comprehensive utilization and quality database and providing consulting services regarding clinical data solutions and performance metric reporting.

Furthermore, Pradeep contributed to the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) as a Member of the Board of Examiners from 2016 to 2018. Pradeep has also served as the Student Leader of the IHI Open School Chapter at the School of Public Health, The University of Memphis, from 2013 to 2014.

Pradeep began their career in IT support, working as a Local Support Provider at The University of Memphis from 2007 to 2011, where they provided IT support to multiple departments within the College of Arts & Sciences.

Overall, Pradeep Podila has a wide range of experience in informatics, research, teaching, and leadership roles, making him a valuable asset in the field of healthcare and public health.

Pradeep Podila, PhD, FACHE, FHFMA, FNAHQ, CPHIMS, CPHQ, CSSBB has a diverse education history. Pradeep completed the Applied Data Science Program at MIT Professional Education in 2021. In 2018, they attended The Academy for Excellence in Healthcare (Executive Education) at The Ohio State University, focusing on Process Improvement. Pradeep received their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Epidemiology from The University of Memphis between 2011 and 2016. Additionally, they obtained a Graduate Certificate in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from The University of Memphis during the same time period. Pradeep also holds a SAS and OSU Data Mining Certificate from the Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University, earned between 2012 and 2016. Pradeep furthered their education with a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree from The University of Memphis from 2008 to 2010. Pradeep completed a joint program between The University of Memphis and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, graduating with an MS in Biomedical Engineering in 2007. Pradeep also has an MS in Electrical Engineering from The University of Memphis.

In addition to their formal education, Pradeep has obtained several certifications. Pradeep has certifications from Microsoft, including DAT274x: Data Science Research Methods: R Edition, DAT276x: Principles of Machine Learning: R Edition, DAT280x: Essential Math for Machine Learning: R Edition, DAT201x: Querying Data with Transact-SQL, DAT207x: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI, DAT248x: Analytics Storytelling for Impact, and DAT249x: Ethics and Law in Data and Analytics, all obtained in 2019. Pradeep also completed Exam Tips: Project Management Professional (PMP) from LinkedIn in the same year. Pradeep holds the Certified Professional in Health Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) from HIMSS, earned in 2019. Pradeep completed DAT101x: Introduction to Data Science and DAT204x: Introduction to R for Data Science from Microsoft in 2019. Pradeep has the Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and the Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) from AHIMA, obtained in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Pradeep holds the Crimson Continuum of Care Analytics Fellow (Certificate of Achievement) from The Advisory Board Company, earned in 2015. Pradeep also completed APTI SI: 400 - Introduction To Risk Assessment/ Risk Management from the EPA - sponsored by Air Pollution Training Institute (APTI) in 2013. Pradeep has the Digital Analytics Fundamentals certification from Google Analytics Academy in the same year. Pradeep holds the SAS Certified Predictive Modeler Using SAS Enterprise Miner 7 certification from SAS, earned in 2013. Pradeep also completed the SAS JMP Software: Data Exploration (Version 10.0) Certification in 2012, and the SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS 9: Regression and Modeling in 2012. Pradeep holds the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified from Memphis Lean Six Sigma Institute (MLSSI), obtained in 2011.