Soma Bulusu, CHCIO, CPHIMS
Chief Technology Officer, Healthcare at Apex Systems
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
About Soma Bulusu, CHCIO, CPHIMS
Soma Bulusu, CHCIO, CPHIMS is Chief Technology Officer, Healthcare at Apex Systems. Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States.
Seasoned healthcare technology executive with a track record of transforming complex systems, modernizing infrastructure, and driving measurable outcomes across clinical, operational, and financial domains. As a former Chief Data Officer, I led enterprise data strategy initiatives centered on the quadruple aim—enhancing provider and patient experience, improving outcomes, and reducing costs. My leadership extended to optimizing data ingestion, normalization, and governance to support high-stakes decision-making at scale. Through deep collaboration with technology teams, I prioritized scalable solutions and resilient cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard sensitive health data. In prior CIO roles, I spearheaded IT independence for a major regional hospital, successfully decoupling operations from a legacy network and implementing modern platforms to support clinical agility. At an extensive physician network, I directed an EMR transformation to Epic, ensuring continuity and stakeholder engagement across departments. My background also includes advisory engagements with leading global consultancies, where I partnered with healthcare clients to navigate digital strategy, infrastructure modernization, and AI-driven innovation. Whether guiding enterprise cloud transitions or shaping Medicaid optimization strategies, my north star remains: advancing healthcare for the communities we serve.
Skills
Additional experience
Health & Public Service: Data & AI - Reinvention and Transformation
Accenture
February 2025 – April 2026
Education
- Master of Science - MS, University of Arizona
- Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Osmania University