Vrajesh Shah Email Address

Vice President, IS Strategy and Shared Services

AmeriHealth Caritas is part of the Independence Health Group in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions for those most in need. Operating in 19 states and the District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves more than 5.5 million Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience serving low-income and chronically ill populations.

Experienced executive who excels in driving business transformation by leveraging technology and leading strategic initiatives. Builds strong business-oriented organization that aligns with business partners, implements customer-focused solutions, and delivers cost-effective services.Personally invests in mentoring and coaching to develop leaders for the future. Successfully executed large programs that provide value, optimize productivity, reduce cost, and increase organizational flexibility. Integrates and coordinates technology and business strategies, fostering a culture where business partners become strong advocates on the creation of innovative solutions to cultivate and advance key technologies such as mobility, big data, portals, business intelligence and contact center. Core competencies include: * Large-scale system implementations * Mobile technologies, Member engagement & service* Strategic planning and execution* Application design & development* Analytics and business intelligence* Contact Center Applications & Member 360* Enterprise Architecture & Technology operation* Managed Service and enterprise data* Team building, mentoring & staff development* Program and project management* IT Financial/Budget Management