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      Weathering a chaotic 2020 - Senior Data Engineer Health Catalyst Employee Review

      4.0
      Oct 1, 2020
      Senior data engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Health Catalyst continues to do very well with compensation and benefits. To keep the company going during the COVID-19 downturn, there was a temporary cut to the 401k match and delays in raises, but that was all. They are already working on brining these back before the end of 2020. I appreciate the executive team being forthcoming about all the issues this pandemic has caused for the company and our clients. We truly have a world-class staff that does their best to ensure client success. and remain fully engaged in the company mission. Also, the company continues to expand its product offerings by polishing existing products and through corporate acquisitions.

      Cons

      Perhaps too many corporate acquisitions too quickly. We have a hard time incorporating these companies into the Health Catalyst product lines. We had one acquisition a couple years ago that I feel is still lost in the process of being added it, and now in 2020 we have three more. These are ending up as add-ons instead of fully engaged products. Also, and I think this comes up a lot, there is still a disconnect between the product development group and those positions out on the front lines with the customers. I have been involved in more of the product development cycle this year, and it seems like development is not considering actual usage, but is just building things because they can. Need to focus more on what is missing in our current products and incorporating the technologies from acquisitions instead of just building something new and shiny.

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      Health Catalyst Response
      5y
      Thank you for this review and for this feedback about what's going well and where we can improve. I appreciate your support and understanding of some of our pandemic-related benefits changes, and I also appreciate the advice that we can do better in incorporating the field's feedback into product development decisions. We're working to improve here, and this will be an area of focus in 2021. Thank you for your 5-7 years of contributions, on the front lines, to our clients' and our company's success. I appreciate it! Best, Dan

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      5.0
      Jan 23, 2026
      Client account executive
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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
      Senior operations and support engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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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