Tim Riddle

Tim Riddle is a Healthcare Data and AI Executive based in the Greater Chicago Area, specializing in lakehouse modernization, platform strategy, and data governance. With over a decade of experience, he leads data and AI transformation initiatives at Premier Inc., where he serves as the Databricks Premier Partner Lead.

Tim's work focuses on turning complex clinical, operational, and financial data into actionable insights that improve patient safety and business outcomes. A Six Sigma Black Belt and holder of 6 patents, he has scaled analytics platforms across more than 70 health systems and helped drive $100M+ deals. Grounded in his upbringing in rural Alaska, Tim approaches healthcare technology with a strong commitment to practical execution. He is also a frequent Gartner CDAO/CIO speaker, sharing expertise on enterprise AI readiness, lakehouse architecture, and governed self-service analytics.