Software Development Manager amelialang.com

Software Development Manager with 17+ years of experience and deep expertise in healthcare technology, EMR systems, engineering leadership, and platform modernization. Skilled in leading teams through complex product delivery, cloud architecture changes, integration initiatives, process improvement, and data‑informed decision‑making.

Known for combining technical depth with calm, practical leadership — translating ambiguous business needs into maintainable systems, mentoring developers, improving delivery practices, and helping teams make better decisions through clearer workflows, better data, and thoughtful adoption of new tools.

Core Strengths

Engineering team leadership, coaching, and mentorship
Healthcare technology and EMR product development
Accuro EMR feature delivery and platform integration
PrescribeIT integration delivery and implementation
Azure cloud permission model design and implementation
Data-informed planning, prioritization, and decision-making
AI adoption, workflow improvement, and developer productivity
Java, REST APIs, SQL, relational databases, and service architecture
CI/CD, release management, Agile delivery, and process improvement
Cross-functional collaboration with product, QA, support, implementation, and stakeholders

Personal Skills

Communicates tasks and concepts clearly and effectively
Strong and creative problem solver
Maintains a calm, steady presence in sensitive situations
Proactive and takes initiative with innovative ideas
Collaborates effectively within teams
Skilled in using management tools such as structured feedback models

Career Summary

QHR, Software Development Manager2022 - Present

Lead software development teams working on Accuro EMR and related healthcare technology platforms. Responsible for technical direction, people leadership, delivery planning, process improvement, and cross‑functional execution across complex healthcare workflows.

Successfully led the build and integration of PrescribeIT into Accuro, enabling secure electronic prescribing workflows between providers and pharmacies.
Guided the delivery of a new cloud permission model in Azure, improving how permissions are structured, managed, and applied across the cloud environment and connected SaaS tools.
Shifted team and product conversations toward data‑driven decision‑making, using clearer signals to support prioritization, planning, and delivery trade‑offs.
Supported teams in adopting practical AI tools and workflow improvements, focusing on opportunities where automation, tooling, and better process design could reduce friction for both teams and users.

QHR, Lead Developer2018 - 2022

As a Lead Software Developer at QHR Technologies, I was responsible for both the technical direction and people leadership of my team. During my tenure, I guided the team through meaningful improvements, including adopting stronger Agile practices and adapting to evolving product and organizational needs. I also advanced our Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment capabilities, influencing how the broader organization approached modern software delivery.

QHR, Software Developer2016 - 2018

As a Software Developer at QHR Technologies, I worked in the EMR division on Accuro, focusing on maintaining and improving the platform through bug fixes, new feature development, and casework management. This work required strong proficiency in Java, Swing, SQL, and REST APIs. I also trained several new team members, helping them become effective contributors. As I became more involved in building and deploying the EMR, I resolved numerous critical and high‑impact issues and applied those learnings to improve release management practices across the organization.

Contact Info

Amelia Lang
(250) 215-4340
amelia@amelialang.com
#11 - 1798 Olympus Way
West Kelowna, British Columbia V1Z 4A6