Healthcare IT Consulting

Technology that works
for your practice.

Helping medical practices modernize their infrastructure, streamline operations, and navigate complex technology decisions — from EMR migrations to full IT strategy.

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Rifaat Kouaider
About

Engineering background.
Business mindset.

I'm Rifaat Kouaider — a Computer Engineer and healthcare technology consultant with over a decade of hands-on experience spanning IT infrastructure, systems engineering, and software product development.

As Product Owner & Partner at HealthSpaces, I've worked with medical practices across the United States to design, implement, and optimize technology systems that reduce operational friction and support long-term growth.

My background gives me a uniquely broad perspective: I understand both the technical complexity of healthcare IT and the business realities that practices face every day.

10+
Years Experience
50+
Practices Served
10
Service Areas
Work With Me
What I Do

Consulting Services

End-to-end technology consulting tailored to the unique needs of healthcare organizations and medical practices.

EMR Replacement Consulting

Navigate EMR/EHR migrations with a structured process that minimizes downtime, protects patient data, and ensures staff adoption from day one.

PACS Consulting

Implement and optimize Picture Archiving and Communication Systems tailored to your imaging workflow and long-term storage requirements.

VOIP Solutions

Modernize your practice's communication infrastructure with scalable, cost-effective VOIP systems designed for clinical environments.

Cloud Migration

Transition your on-premise infrastructure to the cloud with a secure, phased approach designed to minimize disruption to daily operations.

Network Infrastructure

Design, install, and maintain the robust network foundations that modern healthcare environments demand — from new builds to full overhauls.

Organization Productivity Suites

Deploy and manage Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and similar platforms to maximize team efficiency and streamline collaboration across your practice.

Technology Strategy

Develop a clear, actionable IT roadmap aligned with your practice's clinical workflows, compliance requirements, and growth objectives.

Active Directory & Identity Management

Manage user access, credentials, and multi-layer security protocols across your entire organization to maintain compliance and operational control.

Healthcare IT Roadmap Consulting

Build a long-term technology plan that bridges the gap between clinical operations, compliance standards, and your practice's business objectives.

Vendor & Third-Party Management

Navigate vendor relationships, service contracts, and escalations on your behalf — so you can stay focused on patient care.

Background

Experience

A decade-long track record across healthcare IT, systems engineering, and web development.

November 2023 – Present

Product Owner & Partner

HealthSpaces

Driving product strategy, business development, and day-to-day operations at HealthSpaces — owning the H-Suite software roadmap, forging partnerships with medical practices across the US, and leading internal initiatives spanning marketing, hiring, and long-term company growth.

June 2022 – January 2024

Central System Engineer

HealthSpaces

Led nationwide healthcare IT operations — architecting and deploying clinical infrastructure solutions, conducting technology roadmap sessions with practice leadership, and building the engineering team through hands-on recruiting and training across the US.

June 2020 – June 2022

Onsite Engineer

HealthSpaces

Hands-on deployment and management of clinical IT infrastructure — including servers, networks, cloud storage, and workstations — at healthcare facilities, while managing enterprise identity systems and multi-million dollar client relationships.

January 2020 – June 2020

Web Developer

Studio DBJ, LLC

Built and modernized client-facing web products with a focus on security, performance, and modern standards, while managing enterprise cloud infrastructure and digital marketing strategy.

June 2017 – December 2019

Web Developer / Designer

University Student Union at CSUN

Managed a large-scale digital platform reaching 210,000+ subscribers, delivering measurable improvements in engagement through data-driven design and strategic digital communication.

August 2016 – August 2017

IT Specialist

California State University, Northridge

Delivered enterprise-level IT support and identity management for a 280,000-user institution, overseeing credentials, access controls, and a team of student technicians.

July 2014 – August 2016

Tech Support Specialist

Moorpark College

Founded and built the campus IT Help Center from the ground up, establishing support systems, training staff, and delivering technology services to 15,000 users.

Education

California State University, Northridge
B.S. Computer Engineering
December 2019
Moorpark College
A.A. Applied Mathematics
May 2016
Contact

Let's talk about your practice.

Whether you're planning an EMR migration, building out network infrastructure, or developing a long-term IT strategy — I'd love to help.

rifaat@kouaider.com
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