Summary
John Larusic is a healthcare analytics and consulting principal with 18 years of experience translating complex operations data into actionable plans for public health systems across Canada. He led development and productization of LightHouse, a SaaS analytics platform adopted by all BC health authorities and Edmonton Zone, demonstrating rare end-to-end expertise from algorithm design to production delivery. With a BCS in Theory and Computation and an MSc in Mathematics (Operations Research), he blends rigorous quantitative methods with pragmatic project leadership to model future service delivery and resource needs for aging populations. John has moved between hands-on development, team leadership, and strategic consulting roles, making analytics accessible to clinicians and operational leaders alike. Based in Vancouver, he now runs Compass Healthcare Management Consulting, focusing on building resilient service models informed by data-driven scenarios. A background in academic research on combinatorial optimization hints at the analytical depth behind his practical solutions.
17 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
BCS, Theory and Computation, BCS, Theory and Computation at University of New Brunswick
MSc, Mathematics (Operations Research), MSc, Mathematics (Operations Research) at Simon Fraser University