Growing, changing, keeps getting better - Prod Dev Management Health Catalyst Employee Review

5.0
Jul 14, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Support to grow in skills and responsibilities, work independently (without micromanagement), balance work/life. If you are self-driven, open-minded to try new things, and willing to take on additional responsibilities, you will thrive here. We are surrounded by team members who think outside the box, then come up with ideas that inspire others to do the same. Ambition is contagious here.

Cons

Reorganizational efforts were less impacting than anticipated, but the lack of communication early on created a lot of uncertainty. Next time, communication and a clearer plan would lead to a healthier transition.

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Health Catalyst Response
8y
Thank you very much for your thoughts. Re-orgs (and change generally) are always difficult, no matter the circumstance. I agree that there are things we can learn from this experience, as there always will be. Happy you appreciate the different events, and that you find them useful to your goal of work/life balance. Would love to hear more from you on the issue of team member intervention. If you are comfortable, I would love to talk more about this will you. Please contact me to set up a confidential discussion. Thanks! Jeff Selander

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5.0
Jan 23, 2026
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Pros

Supportive team environment with opportunities to work cross-functionally on meaningful healthcare initiatives. Strong focus on client impact, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Cons

Processes and roles can feel ambiguous at times, requiring employees to be comfortable navigating change and figuring things out as they go.

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Health Catalyst Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I appreciate the thoughtful recognition of our collaborative culture and the meaningful work the team does together. How we work together matters just as much as what we do. Our operating principles and cultural attributes remain foundational. To address your concerns about processes and roles, as the organization evolves, we’re prioritizing clarity in these areas to better support teams. There’s real momentum building right now, and the work ahead is meaningful. I’m grateful for you and the role you play here, and I’m excited about what we’re building together.
3.0
May 5, 2026
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Pros

Great Talent & Culture: The people here are highly capable, collaborative, and committed to helping each other succeed. The partnership between onshore and offshore teams works well and is a real strength. There’s a culture of grit and stability that has helped the company navigate multiple major transitions over the years. Mission-Critical Engineering: The work involves complex data infrastructure that requires deep technical expertise. It can be demanding, but seeing these systems run successfully and support real-world operations is consistently rewarding.

Cons

Wage Compression and Retention Risk: Compensation for tenured and high-performing staff has not kept pace with the market for specialized data engineering and support leadership. In practice, tenure can feel undervalued or even penalized. This creates risk around losing institutional knowledge and operational continuity. Stagnant Career Progression: Contrary to stated expectations, strong performance ratings do not consistently translate into meaningful, market-aligned compensation growth. The process of how compensation is benchmarked lacks clarity in practice, obscuring how compensation decisions are made and what is required to advance.

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