Full Name
Chenny Solaiyappan
Job Title
Sr. Director Product Mgmt, Gov't and Quality Management
Organization Name
Cognizant
Speaker Bio
Chenny Solaiyappan is a visionary venture leader stands at the forefront of healthcare innovation as a Senior Director of Product Management at Cognizant. With an MBA in Healthcare Management, he has been the driving force behind ClaimSphere, enhancing healthcare quality, HEDIS, and Star ratings. His strategic acumen has benefited over 30 health plans, touching the lives of more than 30 million individuals.

As the HL7 DaVinci Business Co-chair, Chenny champions interoperability and intelligent process automation, fostering seamless integration across healthcare systems. His leadership has steered ClaimSphere to be recognized by Forrester, HFS, and Everest as a Strong Performer in Payer Analytics. The QaaS business model he pioneered has led to over $1 billion in value-based payments for ClaimSphere customers.

Chenny’s contributions have earned him the 2023 Top 20 Global Product Manager Award, highlighting his role as a thought leader. His dedication to data science and analytics extends to his commitment to simplifying healthcare through innovative, data-driven solutions. His expertise in managing large-scale health data systems was honed as Lead Architect for the Military Health System, leading the Clinical Data Warehouse solution for the world’s largest Electronic Healthcare Application, AHLTA. This pivotal project supports active members of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with their families, totaling over 9.4 million beneficiaries.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Chenny serves as an advisory board member for Products That Count and shares his insights through a podcast focused on product management. His passion for education is evident as he coaches middle school students in Science Olympiad, fostering a love for science and nurturing the next generation of scientific thinkers.
Chenny Solaiyappan