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Chin Weerappuli

Denver

Summary

Executive relationship architect specializing in building high-trust advocate networks across elite cancer centers, academic medical institutions, and global research systems. In just two years, helped IgniteData secure partnerships with a majority of the top-tier U.S. oncology centers, expand into new international markets, and establish one of the most respected EHR-to-EDC provider networks in the industry.


Grounded in a personal mission of service, I previously founded a pro bono nonprofit supporting underserved small businesses and later entered college athletics—an entirely new industry—where I built Michigan Football’s first NIL ecosystem from scratch. My career reflects a consistent theme: connecting people, creating opportunity, and building systems that make others better.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Provider Development

IgniteData
01.2023 - Current
  • As VP of Provider Development, I drive U.S. and international partner strategy, oversee expansions into elite cancer centers, shape enterprise contracting, and guide global commercial execution.


  • Built one of the most prestigious oncology partner and advocate networks in the industry, growing from early adoption to:
  • – 8 of the top 10 U.S. cancer centers
  • – 17 of the top 30 U.S. cancer centers
  • – Clinical-research partners in 5 countries (U.S., UK, Canada, Germany, Australia)
  • – A rapidly expanding pipeline of 160+ additional cancer centers
  • Established IgniteData as the preferred EHR-to-EDC interoperability partner for premier institutions including Memorial Sloan Kettering, Mayo Clinic Oncology, MD Anderson, Mount Sinai, Columbia (Herbert Irving), City of Hope, Duke, Washington University (St. Louis), Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and several others.
  • Led international expansion into new markets across Northern Europe, Western Europe, and South America, securing early anchor sites in Denmark, Argentina, Germany, and Brazil.


REVENUE GROWTH, PARTNERSHIPS & STRATEGIC EXECUTION

  • Played a significant role in advancing commercial readiness and contributing to multi-site collaboration grants and IgniteData’s Series A fundraising success.
  • Architected the U.S. provider-development strategy, improving revenue forecasting, accelerating contracting cycles, and strengthening enterprise alignment across product, security, engineering, and integration teams.
  • Serve as executive sponsor for high-stakes relationships with Chief Research Officers, CIOs, CMOs, PIs, research directors, and oncology leadership, consistently building long-term trust and institutional alignment.
  • Lead the full global partner lifecycle for IgniteData's site partners: scientific alignment, data-spec harmonization, governance strategy, contracting & legal, IT/security validation, deployment readiness, integration, and post-go-live performance.


INDUSTRY INFLUENCE & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

  • Presented on numerous panels across the U.S. and internationally, including sessions co-led with:
  • – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • – Mayo Clinic
  • – Huntsman Cancer Institute (University of Utah)
  • – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • – Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center
  • – Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University
  • Regularly represent IgniteData at high-profile oncology, clinical-research, and AACI/CCAF events to drive global adoption of structured-data architecture and automated EHR-to-EDC pipelines.

Founder & President

The Underdog Family
01.2020 - Current
  • Founded and scaled a nonprofit from scratch during COVID, building one of Denver’s fastest-growing community organizations supporting locally owned small businesses through a period of extreme economic disruption.
  • Built and managed a fully pro bono volunteer team of 40+ professionals, delivering end-to-end digital transformations—including websites, branding, and online ordering systems—for underserved businesses across Denver.
  • Provided ongoing pro bono advisory support to 30+ small businesses, developing tailored strategies that generated $450K+ in new revenue and strengthened long-term operational resilience.
  • Led community-facing storytelling and visibility efforts, earning coverage in Denver Westword, Five Points Atlas, and the Hiscox Podcast, amplifying both the nonprofit’s impact and the stories of the entrepreneurs it serves.

Co-Founder & President

Hail! Impact
01.2023 - 2025
  • Built the first 501(c)(3) nonprofit formally partnered with Michigan Athletics and Champions Circle, connecting student-athletes with meaningful service opportunities.
  • Generated $40K+ for local nonprofits and facilitated $1.1M+ in NIL engagements in 2024.
  • Featured nationally in USA Today and The New York Times.
  • Lead a team of 30+ volunteers, advisors, and student interns.

Assistant to the Head Football Coach & NIL Advisor

University of Michigan
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Partnered directly with Coach Jim Harbaugh, Michigan Athletics, Compliance, and the Ross School of Business to build and operationalize Michigan’s first full-service NIL ecosystem, enabling student-athletes to legally cultivate and monetize their personal brands.
  • Designed a repeatable, compliant, and scalable NIL infrastructure—integrating education, brand strategy, donor engagement, and community partnerships—now used as the ongoing model within Michigan Football.
  • Created a pipeline of charitable and brand-building opportunities for student-athletes, aligning community impact with personal brand development and strengthening Michigan’s reputation for holistic athlete support.
  • Represented Michigan's NIL program during recruiting visits and high-stakes prospect meetings, articulating brand, impact, and financial pathways to elite recruits while cultivating relationships with high-profile donors and supporters.

Management Consultant

Epic
2015 - 2022
  • Led multi-disciplinary consulting teams across 10–20 Epic application areas, orchestrating enterprise rollouts and improving clinical and operational outcomes.
  • Directed a 22-person Epic implementation team at Centura Health, where the system earned 9 Epic Gold Stars, one of the most coveted distinctions for operational excellence.
  • Delivered a 12-clinic Epic rollout at Englewood Health 50% faster than traditional timelines, despite an underestimated budget and limited resources.
  • Led a patient engagement transformation at Children’s Hospital Colorado, improving digital engagement by 48% in six months.
  • Launched the first at-home COVID-19 severity-monitoring functionality during the onset of the pandemic.
  • Certified in EpicCare Ambulatory, MyChart, Healthy Planet, Nurse Triage, Order Transmittal, Cadence, Prelude, Beacon, and Reporting.

Workflow Analyst

Healthcare Control Systems
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Managed five major OR-workflow software deployments across leading regional medical centers, generating $1M+ in first-year revenue.
  • Delivered the company’s largest real-time logistics installation on time and under budget at Wesley Medical Center.

Application Manager, EpicCare Ambulatory

EPIC SYSTEMS
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Fast-tracked to Application Manager in under two years
  • Led the largest Epic system migration to date, completed with zero defects over four months.
  • Product lead for MyChart Open Scheduling, now deployed across all Epic clients.

Education

MBA -

University of Michigan – Ross School of Business
01-2022

Certified Executive Coach - undefined

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
01-2011

Skills

  • Enterprise Relationship Management
  • Oncology Strategy
  • Global Network Expansion
  • Contracting & Governance
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • International Market Development
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Vice President, Provider Development

IgniteData
01.2023 - Current

Co-Founder & President

Hail! Impact
01.2023 - 2025

Assistant to the Head Football Coach & NIL Advisor

University of Michigan
01.2022 - 01.2023

Founder & President

The Underdog Family
01.2020 - Current

Workflow Analyst

Healthcare Control Systems
01.2014 - 01.2015

Application Manager, EpicCare Ambulatory

EPIC SYSTEMS
01.2012 - 01.2014

Certified Executive Coach - undefined

Northwestern University

Management Consultant

Epic
2015 - 2022

MBA -

University of Michigan – Ross School of Business

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Michigan
Chin Weerappuli