Ex-Epic application analyst and project manager specializing in international Epic EMR implementations. I bring relentless positivity and systematic innovation to complex health & social care transformations, ensuring technology genuinely improves end user happiness and patient/client outcomes.
Led international pilot implementation of Epic's Compass Rose & Home Health product for social work and home care nursing in Finland and Northern Ireland, managing product development to meet regulatory requirements while coordinating first-in-world integrated health and social care workflows.
Partnered with Health & Social Care Northern Ireland on the encompass programme as Senior Workflow Analyst, creating a unified regional health record system serving the entire population of Northern Ireland.
Collaborated with US-based R&D teams to provide insight on international customer needs for Epic's Home Care product, auditing implementations across multiple time zones and serving as escalation point for complex technical challenges.
Defined and optimized BC Platforms' product portfolio for enterprise healthcare organizations, managing strategic partnerships with third-party vendors to deliver integrated genomic and clinical data solutions.
August 2023 - November 2024
November 2022 - August 2023
December 2019 - March 2021
September 2016 - March 2021
August 2021 - November 2022
A journey through my world
What people are saying
Salvador gets the job done. It doesn't really matter how challenging it is, he makes sure to follow through. This is a feeling all around the Apotti office, and it has been a privilege to learn by his example and effort.
Salvador is an impressive project manager. His attention to detail and follow-through assisted us throughout our shared time on our project. I don't believe we would have achieved our outcomes without his tireless efforts. He is a great asset for any team lucky enough to have him!
I would highly recommend Salvador to any future employer. He has consistently provided strong leadership and expertise across a wide variety of client types and in many different locales at Epic, and has a strong track record of establishing stellar internal and client relationships. Salvador is adept at foreseeing and preventing issues to keep his projects on track, and efficiently guides his teams through challenging issues while maintaining a positive attitude. He is a pleasure to work with and a valuable asset to any team!
Had the pleasure of working with Salvador during his time on the (HSCNI) project. His expertise, knowledge and experience from Epic and from previous projects was invaluable for knowledge sharing and developing others, and I've felt I've grown as a workflow analyst during his time here. He has navigated with consummate dedication, analysis and skills solutions for difficult and very sensitive workflows that required bespoke build. His friendly and outward demeanour helped foster constructive professional relationships both with subject matter experts and colleagues within our team. He has been an asset to us all, a major part in the success at HSCNI. Wherever his next role may take him, will be a valuable and strong member of the team.
I had the joy of working with Salvador on the encompass project in Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. He is a capable individual who can fit into a multitude of roles. From the moment he joined the project and picked up a number of time sensitive high priority areas, he demonstrated an ability to connect with people with ease from IT staff to senior leadership, to nurses and doctors, and the analysts he watched over. He has the ability to absorb and translate complex concepts and was able to get his areas ready in time for a time sensitive go live. He also has a friendly and caring personality that brings the team to life, and even when leaving did everything he could to ensure a strong handover to his replacement to ensure things ran smoothly without him. He has been a major factor in the sucess of the project and will be to any he goes to.
I had a pleasure to work with Salvador for four years at Apotti Programme, world`s first integrated social and health care information system implementation and deployment programme, located in Helsinki Finland. Besides being very kind and helpful personality Salvador has excellent teamwork, problem solving and technical skills. He has a remarkable capability to understand operational requirements and translate them into the data system requirements and design. Salvador is very reliable partner and I could always trust on his support when there were problems that needed to be solved. Salvador would make a great asset to any organization and I warmly recommend him to any position he chooses to pursue.
I have worked as Salvador Esparza's counterpart in different ICT-projects between 2018 and 2020 in Helsinki, Finland. Salvador's role in these projects has primarily been in leading them on behalf of his own organisation. Even though we faced quite a lot of challenges, Salvador has always been totally professional and strictly solution-oriented. He has also been very flexible in what comes with working with people with not so fluent English skills and people have found it very easy to work with him. I am happy to recommend Salvador Esparza in tasks that require resilience, diplomacy, and good work ethic. If needed, I will gladly give more specific information of our shared projects.Päivi Männistö, Head of Product Management, Oy Apotti Ab
I can’t recommend Salvador highly enough for Project Management. Not only does he have the technical skills, but he truly takes the time to understand the “why” behind the implementation. He knows how to successfully manage a team, and goes above and beyond to put the project in its best position. Salvador and I held the same position, and I often found his advice and mentoring to be valuable when I applied his suggestions to projects of my own. You also could not find a better human. I can’t recommend Salvador highly enough for Project Management. Not only does he have the technical skills, but he truly takes the time to understand the “why” behind the implementation. He knows how to successfully manage a team, and goes above and beyond to put the project in its best position. Salvador and I held the same position, and I often found his advice and mentoring to be valuable when I applied his suggestions to projects of my own. You also could not find a better human.
I am consistently impressed with Salvador's high quality of work and perseverance through many challenging project scenarios. He excels at proactively mitigating risks and pioneering new approaches to achieve successful outcomes. Other than his customer work, he also leads several events and initiatives that help spread his fun-loving spirit throughout the office and grow the office culture. It is easy to see how this infectious spirit develops deep relationships with customers and coworkers. I hope for an opportunity to work with Salvador again in the future.
Let's discuss how systematic innovation and solution-oriented leadership can drive your next Epic EMR implementation or healthcare IT transformation.
Common questions about my healthcare IT experience, approach, and availability.
I specialize in Ambulatory, Home Care, and Social Care (Compass Rose) with previous experience in OpTime & Anesthesia. My freshest expertise is in social/community care and home health implementations, particularly for integrated health and social care systems common in European markets.
I'm based in Helsinki, Finland and am open to work with clients globally that are willing to work with the time difference. I'm comfortable with hybrid models—remote for day-to-day collaboration with periodic on-site presence for critical phases like go-live, training kickoffs, or stakeholder workshops.
My international perspective helps me navigate diverse regulatory environments, and I'm committed to ensuring technology genuinely improves patient and provider experiences—not just checking implementation boxes—given that a lot of international workflows cannot rely solely on Epic's Foundation System. My relentless positivity and solution-oriented thinking to complex change management challenges doesn't hurt either.
I've worked on everything from small research team software implementations (at BC Platforms) to population-scale transformations (for Epic EMRs). Most notably, the encompass programme serving all of Northern Ireland, and Finland's integrated health and social care system, Apotti.
Yes, extensively. I've managed and supported implementations across multiple European countries, each with unique regulatory frameworks. I'm experienced in adapting Epic products to meet GDPR, local healthcare regulations, and international data protection standards.
I'm experienced in working with Agile and SAFe Agile Project structures and adapt my approach based on client needs. I typically blend Agile iterative development with structured Epic implementation methodologies, ensuring flexibility while maintaining clear milestones and accountability.
While my deepest expertise is in Epic systems, I have experience with other healthcare platforms through my work at BC Platforms. I can provide strategic guidance on vendor selection and system integration architecture.
My availability varies based on current commitments. I'm always happy to discuss upcoming projects and find ways to collaborate, whether as a lead project manager, advisor, or specialist for specific implementation phases. Reach out to discuss timing.
Absolutely. Change management and training are crucial to successful implementations. I've worked closely with client training teams to deliver programs for clinical and administrative staff, and I emphasize operational readiness to ensure smooth transitions and strong user adoption.
Interested in discussing your Epic EMR implementation, healthcare IT transformation, or workflow optimization project? I'd love to hear about your challenges and explore how we can work together.
