Integrating Wearables for Veterans’ Health with Sync My Health Data
From April 2019 to August 2022, I served as the lead architect for Sync My Health Data, a project that connects data from over 20 health apps and 800 devices to provide VA doctors with real-time health insights. Using Java and Server-Sent Events (SSE), I designed and implemented a backend API that integrates wearables like Fitbit and Garmin, supporting veterans’ health monitoring for conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.
Project Scope and Impact
Sync My Health Data processes millions of data points daily, delivering critical health metrics to VA physicians. The system supports a broad range of devices—including smartwatches and Bluetooth-enabled medical tools—and integrates with platforms like Apple Health and Google Fit. This enables comprehensive tracking and medical insights for veterans.
Key Achievement: Successfully aggregating data from over 800 devices into a usable format for healthcare providers was a significant milestone.
Technical Approach and Challenges
As lead architect, I oversaw the backend development, tackling challenges such as:
- Data Volume: Handling large-scale, real-time data aggregation from diverse sources.
- API Design: Building a dependable API with Java and SSE for continuous data delivery.
- Quality Assurance: Achieving 100% code coverage with unit tests to ensure system reliability.
This project is a career highlight due to its technical complexity and its meaningful impact on veterans’ lives. For more on its significance, see Healthcare IT News.