Russell Lewis
@russelllewis
Senior data migration engineer specializing in HL7/DICOM automation and integrity.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Data Migration Engineer with over 10 years of expertise in imaging informatics, where I develop custom automation and migration tools for complex multi-site hospital environments. I have led large-scale HL7 and DICOM migrations and implemented both Cloud and on-prem PACS solutions while integrating with customer RIS environments.
I reduce operational timelines and processes by 90% by building proprietary tools for server deployment and ETL workflows—while maintaining a high level of data integrity. I lead technical delivery across US and Canadian deployments, including successfully implementing the company’s first Sectra Cloud implementation + migration project.
I architect custom Mirth Connect channels and tools/scripts for data migrations, including automated ad-hoc VNA calls using C-FIND logic to retrieve Study UIDs and generate read-only pointers from the historical archive. I also engineered patient-linking configurations for Canadian health card integration into Sectra PACS and provide high-level technical guidance and mentorship across engineering and support teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Project Engineer
Sectra Healthcare
Feb 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Led US and Canadian deployments, including Sectra’s first Cloud implementation and migration project. Executed large-scale HL7/DICOM ETL and data migrations and built Mirth Connect automation that reduced operational timelines and processes by 90% while maintaining data integrity.
Led and delivered 150+ global enterprise PACS/RIS imaging deployments, defining implementation plans and presenting them to customer stakeholders. Built automation scripts (PowerShell, JavaScript, Bash, Python) and managed complex HL7/DICOM integrations, serving as escalation point for technical issues.
Service Technician II
City of Calgary
Jul 2012 - Sep 2015 (3 years 2 months)
Executed high-volume IMAC lifecycles for 500+ municipal workstations while maintaining on-time deployment for critical departments. Streamlined hardware staging and imaging workflows, reducing average per-user migration downtime by 30% through standardized checklists and automated post-install verification.
Supported 200+ users across equity trading and oil & gas operations in a mixed-platform environment. Led business continuity planning for two North American offices and developed a PowerShell tool to audit network hardware and automate warranty/EOL data for budget planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Niagara College
Associate degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering
Completed an Associate's degree in Computer Engineering at Niagara College.
Barbados Community College
Associate degree in Applied Sciences (Computer Studies), Computer Studies
Completed an Associate's degree in Applied Sciences, Computer Studies at Barbados Community College.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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