Meet Naveen Vangipurapu, VP, Implementation & Development

With over 20 years of leadership experience in the healthcare technology industry, Naveen drives innovation, strategy, and execution as the head of implementation and software development at Smartlink Health Solutions. As a technology visionary and results-driven executive, he specializes in architecting scalable healthcare solutions, optimizing interoperability, and leading high-performing teams to deliver transformative digital health initiatives.

Naveen has a proven track record of modernizing healthcare IT infrastructure, integrating legacy systems, and migrating to open-source solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability. Prior to Smartlink Health, he served as a senior consultant, spearheading major projects at Connecture and Blue Cross Blue Shield (Michigan, Mississippi, and North Carolina). His expertise includes FHIR, HL7, EHR/EMR integrations, and healthcare data interoperability, ensuring seamless connectivity across the healthcare ecosystem. He also played a pivotal role in streamlining product development lifecycles and optimizing go-to-market strategies for enterprise health solutions.

Naveen holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Business Administration from NC State University and remains at the forefront of emerging health tech trends, driving digital transformation in the industry.