Curt Kwak Mba, Chcio, Fchime

Curt Kwak has extensive work experience in various senior leadership roles in the healthcare and technology industry. Curt served as the Chief Information Officer at Proliance Surgeons since June 2014. Prior to that, they were the VP/Chief Information Officer at the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange from July 2012 to July 2014. Kwak also worked as the Chief Information Officer - Western Washington Region at Providence Health & Services from November 2008 to July 2012, and as the Director of IT Infrastructure Services from March 2007 to November 2008. Before that, they held multiple managerial positions at Western Wireless, including Director of IT Infrastructure & Operations from January 2005 to October 2006, Senior Manager of IT Network Services from March 2000 to December 2004, and Senior Intelligent Network System Engineer from May 1996 to March 2000.

Curt Kwak has a diverse educational background. Curt began their education by earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington in 1992, where they studied subjects such as Thermodynamics, Systems, and materials. In 2007, they furthered their education by completing an Executive MBA program at the University of Washington, focusing on economics, corporate finance, strategy, and general management.

In 2009, Curt attended the CHIME Healthcare CIO Boot Camp/Education program at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. This program provided him with knowledge and skills specific to healthcare information technology and management. In 2010, they received the Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO) certification from CHIME, further demonstrating their expertise in the field.

Curt Kwak has also pursued additional certifications throughout their career. In 2003, they obtained the Six Sigma Blackbelt certification from Oriel, showcasing their proficiency in process improvement and efficiency. In 2010, they earned the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) certification from HIMSS, highlighting their knowledge in healthcare information technology.

Continuing their commitment to professional development, Curt attended the University of California, Berkeley in 2010 to complete the CIO Institute Certification. This certification provided him with insight into IT operational effectiveness, strategy, IT innovation, IT legal perspective, and industry trends.

In 2017, Curt Kwak attended the FBI Citizen Academy Seattle Division, indicating their interest in understanding the operations of law enforcement agencies, although no specific degree or field of study is provided for this program.

Curt Kwak's extensive education and certifications demonstrate their dedication to staying current in their field and their expertise in healthcare information technology and management.