Shekar Ramanathan

Shekar has over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in health information technology and is a nationally recognized speaker on enhancing patient and provider experiences through digital transformation. He has been honored on various well recognized lists, including Becker’s Healthcare Up and Comers in Health IT, was a NJBIZ Leaders in Digital Technology honoree and received an AI100 award last year.
Currently serving as the Executive Director of Digital Transformation for Atlantic Health Systems, he is responsible for developing the digital, data and AI strategic vision and designing holistic solutions that enhance patient, clinical, and operational experiences. His data-centric approach to real-time decision-making and adoption of cutting-edge technologies has positioned the organization as a healthcare pioneer. Additionally, he has spearheaded the creation of new business opportunities by leveraging emergent technologies such as AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from the University of Washington, graduate education in Medical Informatics and Healthcare Management from Oregon Health & Science University, and an MBA from The Ohio State University. He also holds numerous certifications, including Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO), Certified Digital Health – Executive (CDH-E), and Certified Professional in Healthcare Information & Management Systems (CPHIMS).