In August of 2011, Jon Lipsky founded J Michael Consulting (JMC) with a focus on public health informatics. The JMC team is comprised of staff with expertise in a wide range of scientific and technical fields. JMC areas of expertise include Laboratory Informatics, Data Standards and Interoperability and Project and Program Management. Scientific experience among JMC staff include hands on experien
ce at both state and federal public health laboratories, specifically serological diagnostic assays, virus characterization and molecular assay performance design and implementation. In addition to bench laboratory experience, JMC team members also have a strong background in public health case reporting, electronic laboratory report, quality management, standard implementation and outbreak notification. Staff have worked on diverse informatics projects from internal small-scale implementations to large, cross-agency national programs. Roles held include the entire breadth of informatics program support from software selection and implementation, shoulder-to-shoulder business analysis, training and project management. JMC staff share the core values of Integrity, Respect, Service and Fun and bring these characteristics with them to their projects. They enjoy serving their communities through steadfast support of the missions of public health, implementing projects side-by-side with their clients striving to make a difference while building long-lasting relationships. JMC puts the needs of the client and the team first, and takes pride in providing the tools needed to make the client successful. With over a half a century of combined experience, the JMC team can meet the needs of a wide client base with a strong combination of skill and innovation.
