Hello, I'm
Arvind Balachandran
Securing the Future of Healthcare IT with 18+ years of expertise in Security, Interface Development, and Compliance.
About Me
My IntroductionArvind Balachandran
Compliance Manager & Ethical Hacker
As a Compliance Manager at Value Health Inc (previously TVS Next), I bring over 18 years of expertise in IT security, interface development, and healthcare IT technologies. I am a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Health IT Security Professional (CHITSP), and Certified Cyber Crime Intervention Officer (CCIO).
Mission
"To ensure the security, privacy, and interoperability of healthcare IT systems using advanced interface engines and global compliance standards."
Expertise
Experience
Professional JourneyCompliance Manager / Healthcare Product Development Specialist
Value Health Inc Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrsLeading compliance initiatives and healthcare product development at Value Health Inc. Ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and security protocols while driving innovation in healthcare IT solutions.
HIPAA Compliance and HIT (Interface Specialist) Technical Lead
TVS Next Dec 2018 - Dec 2023 · 5 yrsLed HIPAA compliance initiatives and healthcare interface development team. Managed Mirth Connect and Intersystems Ensemble development, conducted HIPAA training for all healthcare IT team members, and oversaw interface migration projects between various engines.
- Mirth Connect Development & Support
- Intersystems Ensemble Interface development & Support
- Migration of interfaces between various engines
- Deployment and Production support
- HIPAA training and orientation to all employees
HIPAA Compliance Officer / Healthcare Interface Developer
CES May 2015 - Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 8 mosDeveloped healthcare interfaces using Mirth Connect and served as information security consultant. Performed ongoing compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and delivered privacy training to all employees.
- Interface development using Mirth Connect (3.2.1 to 3.5.1)
- Performed annual risk assessments and compliance monitoring
- Implemented and supported information security initiatives
- Developed and delivered privacy training to all employees
- Served as information security consultant to the organization
Interface Developer (Healthcare) - Consultant
GSI Health Oct 2017 - Mar 2018 · 6 mosLead Integrator for GSI-BHH (IHE Model) project with Maimonides and Healthix. Integrated applications to multiple HIEs using IHE Profiles and managed Mirth Connect upgrades.
- Integrated applications to Multiple HIE's using IHE Profiles
- Upgraded Mirth Connect in development and production environments
- Involved in Mirth scripting to reduce failures and improve transaction speed
- Integrated systems using SSL/TLS (two-way) connectivity
- Created Mirth Channels for new clients based on HL7, EDI and CCDA standards
- Monitored production Mirth server and fixed issues per SLA's
Healthcare - Mirth Interface Developer (HL7) - Consultant
MTS Healthcare Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 2 mosSpecialized in Mirth Interface development using HL7 v2 and v3 standards for healthcare interoperability solutions.
Tech Lead
ViSolve, Inc. Sep 2007 - Apr 2015 · 7 yrs 8 mosLed ViSolve's web development team at a Software Development lab, member of HP (DSPP). ViSolve is a leading provider of Healthcare solutions, web caching, Security, Network architecture and Web infrastructure based on Open Source software.
- Leading ViSolve's web development Team
- Thorough product development and SDLC knowledge
- Day-to-day development of new features for web applications
- CRM upgradation/customization (Sugar CRM) per W3C standards
- Setting up Linux/HPUX Server and IIS for Windows with SSL Integration
- Maintaining corporate website including traffic reports and server health checks
- OpenEMR Forms customization with installers
- OpenEMR SSO with other web applications
Web Developer
Net World (Coimbatore, India) Sep 2002 - Aug 2003 · 1 yrWorked at an Authorized NetPro company doing projects for multiple companies and partnered with leading server farms for web hosting solutions. Developed and maintained client web applications and managed web servers.
- Developing web user controls in the presentation layer
- Dedicated system support Engineer for Windows and Linux web servers
- HTML/CSS Standardization Technique
- Using AJAX for dynamic websites
- Key role in design and layout of several sites
- Maintaining CVS/SVN of builds in development/test/production systems
Skills & Expertise
My Technical StackSecurity & Compliance
Healthcare IT
Certifications
53+ Verified Credentials
ISC2 Candidate
Issuer: ISC2
Foundation Level Threat Intelligence Analyst
arcX - Jul
2025
ID:
c873490d6a1...
Indian Labour Laws & Statutory Compliances
SkillDeck
Bangalore - Jun 2025
ID: SD
5493/JUN/WK-7736
Certified Healthcare Cybersecurity Professional (CHCSP)
4Medapproved - Feb 2025
Online Course on Indian Constitution
Department of legal affairs, India - Oct 2022
AIGPE™ Certified Six Sigma White Belt
AIGPE™ - Mar
2022
ID:
65674134019132
Cybersecurity E-Degree
EDUONIX - Mar
2022
ID:
dcc3df3db2
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
AIGPE™ - Mar 2022
DevOps on AWS
Eduonix - Feb
2022
ID:
87eb92567d
Certified Cyber Crime Intervention Officer (CCIO)
ISAC - Jun
2021
ID:
194519000002983437
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Microsoft - Jun
2021
ID:
991613719
Google Digital - Certification in digital marketing Fundamentals
Google Digital
Unlocked - Jul 2020
ID: STG R22
GZU
ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist
DefensityOne -
Jul 2020
ID:
20127250
Security Analyst (Final Exam)
Skillsoft - Jul
2020
ID:
20117144
OWASP: Web Application Security
Skillsoft - May
2020
ID:
18251571
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) 2020
EC-Council - Jan 2020
Google Cloud OnBoard: Application Development
Google - Dec
2019
ID:
EC_01(14418)
Secure Android App Development
University of Southampton - Feb 2017
PMP Training Completion
Simplilearn -
Dec 2016
ID:
225991
Health Informatics on FHIR
Coursera - Aug
2016
ID:
9JSPA7D2HA6T
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Google
(Coursera) - Aug
2025
ID:
9DO7FC41VLV1
Cloud Computing With Amazon Web Services
KB Learning
Academy - Jul 2016
ID:
UC-EOH3LBVN
Certification in Professional Ethics at Workplace
ISAC - Nov
2022
ID:
194519000002983437
Certificate of HealthIT Skills Proficiency (CHITSP)
4MedProPlus -
Feb 2023
ID:
CERT # 97540116
Certified Health IT Security Professional
HIT UNIVERSITY - Sep 2016
HIPAA
United Latino Students Association
Life Purpose Coach
Transformation Academy
Managing Your Identity
University of
Leeds
ID:
16822u5
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System
ISO Certification - 2024
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - Official Certificate
EC-Council - 2020
Professional Participation Certificate
Industry Event
Professional Development Certificate
Training Program
Recommendations
What Colleagues SayHina Ahuja
Dot Net Full Stack Developer
February 1, 2024"I recommend Arvind for his exceptional contributions to our healthcare projects, notably in spearheading the implementation of Mirth Connect as an interface engine. His meticulous attention to HIPAA compliance, coupled with effective communication and adept policy implementation, significantly elevated the success of our initiatives. Arvind's dedication and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any healthcare-focused team."
Michael Skvarenina
Senior Software Solution Architect / Former CIO
January 27, 2024"I worked with Arvind for several years on various HL7 interfacing projects. Arvind was always easy to work with, he understood the requirements and was always able to troubleshoot any issue. He's experienced with both Mirth and InterSystems Healthshare. I'd certainly be looking to have Arvind join my team if I were recruiting for knowledgeable HL7 interface engineer."
Al Morgan
Senior Consultant - Enterprise IT Solution
July 6, 2020"Arvind was a great help getting sales and marketing content out to field and customers. He has been consistently helpful improving slides and process diagrams and making sure branding guidelines were met. His Adobe In-Design skills and ability to meet deadlines were much appreciated."
Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala
Client Partner & Transformation Consultant
July 5, 2020"Arvind is a committed and determined software professional with a strong command on US Healthcare IT. Arvind can multi-task effortlessly without compromising on the end results. In my association of over 3.5 years with Arvind, I have seen several client accolades for his work. I believe Arvind has a long-way to go..."
Rajan Arora
Senior Technical Program Manager
May 21, 2018"Arvind is blended with the positive thought process in solving problems we have in our interoperability team. He has worked on a couple of good projects which helped our process/customers to make more smoother and robust to communicate to RHIO's/HIE's. It was a pleasure working with you."
Sandeep Subramanian
CIO/CTO, Healthcare IT Leader
March 29, 2018"It was a pleasure working with Arvind. His impact on my integrations team was felt as soon as he joined. He was instrumental in implementing a solution, enabling the company to fulfill a key commitment to an important customer. At each hurdle, he collaborated with his colleagues, worked around the issue, and kept the project moving forward."
Jennish Andrew
SAFe® POPM | Lead Product Manager
March 28, 2018"He's a very good team player and manages team efficiently under all situations. He stays clear in what he wants, the ways on how it could be reached with the given team and a positive spirit in motivating the people around him. He always stands as a valuable asset upon whom a company or a client could depend on in getting the expected results."
Blake Castle
Director of Software Engineering
March 26, 2018"Working with Arvind is always a pleasure. His contribution to our projects has been invaluable over the years. He is always able to deliver the requested functionality on-time and accurate to the project specifications."
George Hernandez
Lead Full Stack Engineer
March 24, 2017"Arvind displayed technical proficiency and creativity with JavaScript and Java for consuming and generating highly structured HL7 documents. This general IT expertise was combined with detailed knowledge of CMS measures and implementing as QRDA documents. I would hire Arvind again knowing that he has the chops and adaptability for whatever we throw at him."
Anish Roy
Associate Director of Marketing
March 22, 2017"Arvind is very accommodative and a good team player. A good learner by nature and an entrepreneur by spirit. He will be a great asset to any company and can count on his abilities."
Karthick Gunasekaran
Health Strategy | Value Transformation
March 13, 2017"I managed Arvind in ViSolve for around 3 years. The first thing I'd remember is his ability to understand the business nuances and then prioritize his work accordingly. He is exceptionally focused in regards to on-time delivery and goes above and beyond to manage client expectations. It's very hard to come across a techie who can also understand business side of things but he is one such."