Brad Duerr is NYSTEC’s practice leader for Health Systems Transformation. In this role, he manages a portfolio of technology projects to modernize health information systems and business processes to achieve cost and operational efficiencies that drive improved health outcomes. His client work includes leading a healthcare transformation program for NYS and NYC public health agencies. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from SUNY College of Technology and a BA in Information Systems/Science from SUNY Oswego University. In addition, Brad is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute, a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a Certified Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), and is a certified Internal Audit Practitioner.
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President & CEO

President & CEO
Kevin Owens serves as NYSTEC’s President and CEO. His consulting experience spans over 20 years, with a focus on transformational initiatives that have assisted organizations in positioning themselves for future success. Kevin’s forte is overseeing large-scale system implementations, where he has excelled in managing all phases of the technology project life cycle. As he served in various leadership roles in NYSTEC, Kevin also served clients such as the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) and the NYS Department of Labor (DOL). For many years, Kevin led NYSTEC-sponsored community involvement and charity events. A strong supporter of professional development, Kevin has served as a mentor to many people on NYSTEC’s management and leadership teams. Kevin holds a BBA from Siena College and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) as recognized by the Project Management Institute.
Managing Director of Operations

Managing Director of Operations
Nick Alger serves as NYSTEC’s chief information officer and managing director of operations. Overseeing the company’s facility strategy in the Capital Region, Central New York, and New York City, Nick is spearheading NYSTEC’s efforts to provide state of the art technology and dynamic workspace environments for our employees. An IT executive with more than 25 years of experience in systems engineering, project management, and operations management, Nick’s expertise ranges from designing communications systems with an emphasis on broadband, wireless and optical network technologies, to raising the company’s internal systems security posture. Nick holds an MS and a BS from the SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
Culture and Engagement Manager

Culture and Engagement Manager
Maria Ayoob is NYSTEC’s culture and engagement manager. She is an experienced project manager, researcher, and consultant in the healthcare field. Maria previously served as practice leader for the Population Health—Data Insights practice, overseeing projects related to health information technology–enabled quality measurement and clinical data quality for the New York State Department of Health. Before joining NYSTEC in 2014 as a senior consultant, Maria worked for Health Research, Inc., providing support as a project facilitator for the Department of Health’s Office of Health Information Technology Transformation, where she managed projects to automate healthcare data exchange. She also holds a certificate in diversity and inclusion from Cornell University.
Director – Health & Human Services

Director – Health & Human Services
Chip Barnes serves as NYSTEC’s director of health and human services. In this role, he guides NYSTEC teams involved on the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program, meaningful use, HIPAA transactions, Medicaid systems, and data warehouse technology projects. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute and a former Certified Public Accountant, Chip has more than 15 years’ experience in leading large business-process redesign and system integration projects for the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). He has also been a key player in project management/quality assurance efforts for the New York Medicaid program, the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program and Medicaid advance planning document (APD) projects. Chip holds a BS in Accountancy from Bentley College.
Practice Leader - Medicaid System Innovation

Practice Leader - Medicaid System Innovation
Amit Bhaumik is NYSTEC’s Medicaid System Innovation practice leader. A skilled healthcare technology project and program manager, Amit has more than 20 years of experience with system development and testing, system implementation, database administration, web migrations, quality assurance, and requirements analysis. He served as the engagement lead for a major initiative for the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) in which he organized and streamlined all reconciliation efforts (enrollments, payments, encounters) to provide clear and consistent communication to 20+ health plans and multiple departments across NYSDOH. Amit holds a Master of City Planning degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Bengal Engineering College, and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Clarkson University. He also holds several professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) and Program Management Professional (PgMP) from the Project Management Institute.
Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Girk Cakmak serves as a business development manager for NYSTEC. He is an accomplished, goal-oriented professional with a wide range of experience, including business development, digital marketing, sales, and project management. With more than 18 years of experience in the government and healthcare sectors, Girk’s skill set includes developing and executing business development strategies, redesigning sales operations, and creating new digital marketing processes. He also has extensive experience with New York State contract vehicles.