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Paweł Ekk-Cierniakowski

Paweł Ekk-Cierniakowski

Od prawie 10 lat zawodowo zajmuje się analityką danych jako data scientist, lider zespołu i kierownik projektu. Brał udział w wielu projektach z obszaru zaawansowanej analityki danych, takich jak monitorowanie linii produkcyjnych, analiza opinii, detekcja fraudów i prognozowanie cen. Jego główne doświadczenie i zainteresowania dotyczą branży farmaceutycznej i ochrony zdrowia, ale brał udział w projektach z różnych obszarów, takich jak finanse, handel detaliczny, energetyka i rolnictwo. Obecnie odpowiada za projektowanie i wdrażanie rozwiązań danych, głównie z zakresu uczenia maszynowego i sztucznej inteligencji. Swoją wiedzą dzieli się jako trener data science, wykładowca i prelegent na konferencjach. Współautor prac naukowych, głównie z zakresu medycyny i statystyki, publikowanych m.in. w czasopismach z listy filadelfijskiej.

Od prawie 10 lat zawodowo zajmuje się analityką danych jako data scientist, lider zespołu i kierownik projektu. Brał udział w wielu projektach z obszaru zaawansowanej analityki danych, takich jak monitorowanie linii produkcyjnych, analiza opinii, det... Show more

Laura Merritt

Laura Merritt

Laura Merritt, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, speaker, and educator specializing in PTSD, anxiety, and psychedelic informed care. With over 20 years of experience, she bridges evidence based trauma treatment with somatic, cultural, and holistic approaches, helping clinicians navigate complex conversations around trauma healing, ethics, and emerging therapeutic practices.

Laura Merritt, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, speaker, and educator specializing in PTSD, anxiety, and psychedelic informed care. With over 20 years of experience, she bridges evidence based trauma treatment with somatic, cultural, and holistic approac... Show more

Sam Akhmetzianov

Sam Akhmetzianov

Senior Marketing Manager at Ipsos, Healthcare.

Senior Marketing Manager at Ipsos, Healthcare. Show more

Shovan Saha

Shovan Saha

Shovan Saha serves as Associate Director of Clinical Data Management at Daiichi Sankyo with over 18 years of comprehensive clinical trial experience spanning the complete lifecycle from study startup through database lock activities. Specializing in oncology for 14+ years, he has served as Lead Data Manager and Program Clinical Data Manager for five FDA-submitted and approved cancer treatments across breast cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, melanoma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and tuberous sclerosis complex. His expertise encompasses Phase I-IV studies with particular strength in Phase III pivotal trials that achieved regulatory approval. Shovan demonstrates technical proficiency across multiple Clinical Data Management Systems including Oracle Clinical, Oracle RDC, Inform, Rave, Clintrail, and PHOSCO, complemented by expertise in data visualization platforms such as Spotfire, ICRS, and J-Review.
With 12+ years successfully managing international CRO relationships, he currently leads multidisciplinary teams of 4-6 staff while providing strategic oversight for complex global initiatives including electronic SAE reporting system implementation and safety database integration. He previously held the Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) designation from SCDM and earned his Master of Science in Biotechnology from Bangalore University. Currently, Shovan is advancing multiple antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) treatment projects across non-small cell lung, gastric, prostate, and breast cancers toward regulatory approval, maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the drug development process.

Shovan Saha serves as Associate Director of Clinical Data Management at Daiichi Sankyo with over 18 years of comprehensive clinical trial experience spanning the complete lifecycle from study startup through database lock activities. Specializing in ... Show more

Tirumala Ashish Kumar Manne

Tirumala Ashish Kumar Manne

Tirumala Ashish Kumar Manne is a cloud modernization leader for healthcare platforms with over eleven years of experience designing enterprise technology solutions for complex, large-scale healthcare institutions. He currently serves as a Principal Cloud Architect at Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company, where his work focuses on modernizing legacy healthcare systems into secure, scalable cloud, AI, and real-time digital platforms across caregiver digitalization, Personal Support Network capabilities, clinical analytics, claims intelligence, real-time prior authorization, and healthcare data exchange. His expertise brings together cloud architecture, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, interoperability, DevSecOps, predictive analytics, and enterprise application modernization to support Medicare and Medicaid platform enhancements, digital access, operational efficiency, reimbursement accuracy, and improved healthcare experiences. Ashish is a published researcher with peer-reviewed publications in IEEE and Scopus-indexed venues, and his innovation contributions include AI-enabled healthcare analytics, caregiver access modernization, real-time prior authorization workflows, and AI-based patient monitoring. He has participated in international technology forums including ICTAIDACS 2025, TechFusion 2025, ICMLAS 2026, and AIR 2026, and contributes to the broader technology community as a keynote speaker, session chair, technical program committee member, editorial board member, peer reviewer, awards judge, and mentor. An IEEE Senior Member and a fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health, Soft Computing Research Society, and Global Association for Research and Innovation, he has been recognized for his contributions to cybersecurity, AI, cloud innovation, and healthcare technology.

Tirumala Ashish Kumar Manne is a cloud modernization leader for healthcare platforms with over eleven years of experience designing enterprise technology solutions for complex, large-scale healthcare institutions. He currently serves as a Principal C... Show more

Vered Robinzon

Vered Robinzon

Agile Organiziational leader and manager, Certified board facilitator with TAB (The Alternative Board) and a graduate of the StratPro leadership and strategy program, bringing over 20 years of experience in establishing and leading corporate training and education centers. Skilled in managing cross-cultural educational initiatives across Eastern Europe and North America, with a strong background in organizational development and leadership.

Currently serves as Deputy Head of the pioneering Education Authority and Director of Business Development at Sheba Medical Center, consistently ranked among the world’s Top 10 hospitals. Leads innovation processes, organizational learning and strategic growth initiatives and played a central role in establishing the Education Authority as a trailblazing organizational unit within the medical center.

Dedicated sports enthusiast with a particular passion for the English Premier League and an Executive Board Member of The Association of Independent Sport Organizations,
contributing energy, curiosity and a people-centered approach to every professional role.

Agile Organiziational leader and manager, Certified board facilitator with TAB (The Alternative Board) and a graduate of the StratPro leadership and strategy program, bringing over 20 years of experience in establishing and leading corporate training... Show more

Banu Raghuraman

Banu Raghuraman

Banu is a product professional with close to 20 years of experience in product development and operations. She has worked across multiple industries such as fintech, health tech, martech, contact centre and civic tech building solutions for a customer centric outcome. As an avid enthusiast, she teaches and mentors on various topics in product management. She has been a featured speaker on many prestigious stages such as Grace Hopper Celebration, Microsoft Learn, SAS Top 10 Women in Data Analytics and other stages promoting learning and growth to professionals across the world.

Banu is a product professional with close to 20 years of experience in product development and operations. She has worked across multiple industries such as fintech, health tech, martech, contact centre and civic tech building solutions for a custome... Show more

Akhila Akula

Akhila Akula

I am a Data Architect passionate about transforming healthcare through data-driven solutions. With experience in healthcare data engineering and analytics, I have worked on projects involving patient financial data, workflow optimization, and automation to improve efficiency and decision-making.

I specialize in building scalable data solutions using platforms such as Fivetran, Snowflake, Power BI, and Oracle Health. My work focuses on integrating complex healthcare data systems, ensuring data quality, and delivering reliable insights.

I have hands-on experience managing sensitive patient financial data while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. I’ve built automated data pipelines, developed dimensional model for financial analysis.

I am also interested in leveraging AI and machine learning to automate reporting and generate actionable financial and operational insights. My goal is to simplify complex data challenges and create impactful solutions that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and outcomes in healthcare systems.

I am a Data Architect passionate about transforming healthcare through data-driven solutions. With experience in healthcare data engineering and analytics, I have worked on projects involving patient financial data, workflow optimization, and automat... Show more

Rajeshwari Sah

Rajeshwari Sah

Rajeshwari Sah is a Machine Learning Engineer at Apple, where she works on production-scale Agentic AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems powering next-generation intelligent experiences. She has led the development of multilingual, voice-enabled LLM frameworks and advanced agentic orchestration pipelines that significantly improved enterprise efficiency and system reliability.

Rajeshwari’s expertise spans fine-tuning techniques such as RLHF and DPO, multi-agent collaboration, and alignment-driven evaluation frameworks. She has delivered high-impact AI solutions across healthcare, finance, and e-commerce, focusing on workflow automation, process optimization, regulatory document intelligence, and AI-driven document generation. Her work enables knowledge-driven automation and modern policy and decision-support systems for global enterprises.

She is a strong advocate for responsible AI deployment, emphasizing innovation that remains auditable, reliable, and culturally consistent across markets. Rajeshwari holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from UC San Diego and continues to contribute to the evolving landscape of applied AI.

Rajeshwari Sah is a Machine Learning Engineer at Apple, where she works on production-scale Agentic AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems powering next-generation intelligent experiences. She has led the development of multilingual, voice-ena... Show more

Anjan Chatterjee

Anjan Chatterjee

Anjan Chatterjee is an AI and Machine Learning Architect with more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise data and AI initiatives across healthcare, banking, and financial services. He has successfully delivered critical milestones in complex programs by designing and implementing secure, governed, and scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, quality, resilience, and cost performance. His work focuses on the design and implementation of modern technology solutions integrated within enterprise-scale platforms across regulated industries. He has successfully implemented machine learning and generative AI-driven solutions at the enterprise level, supported by strong practices in governance, security, auditability, monitoring, and responsible deployment. His professional interests include governed generative AI, enterprise architecture, and the disciplined adoption of AI in complex, highly regulated environments.

Anjan Chatterjee is an AI and Machine Learning Architect with more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise data and AI initiatives across healthcare, banking, and financial services. He has successfully delivered critical milestones in complex... Show more

Anu Ranade

Anu Ranade

I am an Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, with over thirty years of experience in medical education and academic leadership. I hold a Ph.D. in Anatomy from Manipal University, India, and specialize in clinical anatomy, reproductive biology, and molecular pathology. I teach across medical, dental, pharmacy, and allied health programs and serve as Course Chair, Unit Coordinator, and Lead Faculty within the integrated MBBS curriculum. I am a highly published researcher and a recipient of multiple awards for academic and teaching excellence.
In addition to my academic responsibilities, I provide leadership in community engagement and sustainability initiatives. I lead the LEAF (Linking Education and Farming) initiative at the University of Sharjah and spearhead multidisciplinary projects focused on food‑waste composting, plastic recycling, organic farming, and zero‑waste campus practices. Through these initiatives, I facilitate experiential learning and have trained many students in applied sustainability and environmental stewardship. Notably, I guide the first successful cultivation of black wheat in the UAE, contributing to national food security and sustainable agricultural practices. Through sustained collaborations with governmental organizations, non‑governmental agencies, and community outreach programs, I continue to advance sustainability education, social responsibility, and environmental awareness within the University of Sharjah and the wider community.

I am an Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, with over thirty years of experience in medical education and academic leadership. I hold a Ph.D. in Anatomy from Manipal University, India, an... Show more

Shalini Katyayani Koney

Shalini Katyayani Koney

Shalini Katyayani Koney is a Senior Engineering Manager at Walmart with over a decade of experience in technology leadership across retail and healthcare industries. She currently leads technical initiatives focused on point-of-sale systems, self-checkout solutions, and cash management technologies, while managing both onshore and offshore engineering teams.
Shalini holds a Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing from Northern Illinois University, where she conducted research on nanotechnology and ZnO nanowires, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Computer Science from Acharya Nagarjuna University. Her academic background includes published research in speech coding and linear predictive coding.
Throughout her career, she has held progressive engineering and management roles at notable companies including United Health Group, where she focused on improving customer service systems and provider search functionality, and Cerner Corporation, where she developed healthcare applications for patient care planning and hospital bed management systems. She has also worked at Expedia Group on financial reporting applications and cloud migrations, and at Icore Infotech on workflow automation and database migration projects.
Her technical expertise spans system architecture, team leadership, cloud platforms, and database technologies. She has experience managing cross-functional teams, implementing scalable solutions, and working with global development teams to deliver enterprise-level applications across healthcare, travel, and retail sectors.

Shalini Katyayani Koney is a Senior Engineering Manager at Walmart with over a decade of experience in technology leadership across retail and healthcare industries. She currently leads technical initiatives focused on point-of-sale systems, self-che... Show more

Ramgopal Baddam

Ramgopal Baddam

Ramgopal Baddam is an accomplished Lead Data Engineer with over 13 years of experience delivering data-driven solutions across healthcare, clinical research, and insurance domains. A SAS Certified Programmer, he specializes in statistical analysis, data modeling, regulatory reporting, and data engineering, leveraging advanced tools such as SAS, SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, and Snowflake.
Throughout his career, Ramgopal has successfully designed and optimized complex reporting platforms to support Medicare and Medicaid regulatory requirements, consolidating multi-state systems into centralized DataMarts and automating critical financial and compliance processes. At Centene Corporation (WellCare), he led the migration of legacy systems into modern Teradata and Snowflake environments, standardized cost reporting across 30+ markets, and developed interactive dashboards for claims trend analysis and risk adjustment. His initiatives significantly improved reporting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance, while reducing IT and operational costs.
Previously, at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, he developed and validated large-scale data pipelines, enhanced decision-support systems, and delivered efficient reporting for membership and claims data. His earlier role at ICON Clinical Research involved developing and validating SDTM and ADaM datasets and generating Tables, Listings, and Graphs (TLGs) for FDA submissions, contributing to multiple clinical trial approvals.
Ramgopal holds dual master’s degrees in Information Technology Management and Plant Sciences, alongside a bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences. He is recognized for his innovative problem-solving, cross-functional leadership, and ability to design scalable data solutions that bridge technical and business needs.

Ramgopal Baddam is an accomplished Lead Data Engineer with over 13 years of experience delivering data-driven solutions across healthcare, clinical research, and insurance domains. A SAS Certified Programmer, he specializes in statistical analysis, d... Show more

Brady Bielewicz

Brady Bielewicz

I an Assistant Professor and AG-ACNP Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. I am also an Expert Advanced Practice Provider at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Department of Critical Care Medicine.

I an Assistant Professor and AG-ACNP Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. I am also an Expert Advanced Practice Provider at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Department of Critical Care Medicine. Show more

Jonathan Carolla

Jonathan Carolla

Jonathan P. Carolla, MS, NRP, FPC, NCEE, is a nationally certified paramedic, flight paramedic, and EMS educator with extensive experience in prehospital care, critical care transport, and EMS education leadership. He serves as the Education Coordinator for Life Lion EMS and Co-Chair of the Education Council for Life Lion Critical Care. Jonathan also supports national education initiatives as Education Manager for Every Coast Helicopter Operations and provides EMS consulting through The Kyle Group, helping deliver education and training across West Virginia’s Region 1.
Previously, he served as an Education Specialist with the Emergency Health Services Federation, where he led rural EMS education efforts and developed the Rural Mobile Education project, bringing high-fidelity simulation training to underserved agencies through a custom-built simulation ambulance.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in emergency medical care administration and has recently completed his Master's of Science Degree in Emergency Disaster Health Services with a concentration in education from UMBC.

Jonathan P. Carolla, MS, NRP, FPC, NCEE, is a nationally certified paramedic, flight paramedic, and EMS educator with extensive experience in prehospital care, critical care transport, and EMS education leadership. He serves as the Education Coordina... Show more

Mary Adeeniola Kehinde

Mary Adeeniola Kehinde

Kehinde Mary Adeeniola is a healthcare and technology professional with expertise in health information management, data analysis, computer science, and virtual assistance. With over a decade of experience in healthcare settings, she has worked in health information management, monitoring and evaluation, and administrative roles.
Currently pursuing a Computer Science degree at the University of Ibadan and enrolled in the Techcrush Data Analysis Bootcamp, Kehinde is positioning herself as a healthcare data analyst and digital health professional. She also provides virtual assistant services and tutors in GCSE Computer Science, French, and Biology, combining technical skills with a passion for education and efficiency.
Her work focuses on leveraging technology and data to improve healthcare systems, empower communities, and deliver actionable insights.

Kehinde Mary Adeeniola is a healthcare and technology professional with expertise in health information management, data analysis, computer science, and virtual assistance. With over a decade of experience in healthcare settings, she has worked in he... Show more

Deanna Otts-Whitfield

Deanna Otts-Whitfield

Deanna brings real-world dental experience and advanced safety training to every program she delivers. With a clinical background as a Registered Dental Hygienist and specialized certification in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC), Deanna understands the day-to-day realities of dental practices and the risks that often go unnoticed. She is able to translate complex safety standards into practical systems that dental teams can realistically implement. Deanna is known for helping practices identify the “dirty things” that commonly get overlooked—whether in OSHA compliance, infection control, or workplace safety—and turning them into clear, manageable solutions.

Deanna brings real-world dental experience and advanced safety training to every program she delivers. With a clinical background as a Registered Dental Hygienist and specialized certification in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC), Deann... Show more

Nikola Zivkovic

Nikola Zivkovic

Nikola Zivkovic is the founder of Rubix Code, an AI/ML consultancy building biosignal AI pipelines for regulated medtech products. He previously led engineering as CTO at Sentryc GmbH through an acquisition exit. He is currently building fixAIcode, a compliance scanning tool for the EU AI Act. Based in Berlin.

Nikola Zivkovic is the founder of Rubix Code, an AI/ML consultancy building biosignal AI pipelines for regulated medtech products. He previously led engineering as CTO at Sentryc GmbH through an acquisition exit. He is currently building fixAIcode, a... Show more

Harsha Priya Ganapathy

Harsha Priya Ganapathy

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applications in healthcare, energy optimization, and computer vision.
She actively mentors students in AI and cloud technologies, has delivered technical webinars on hackathon strategy and AI system design, and works at the intersection of applied machine learning and scalable software systems.
Her work focuses on making advanced AI accessible through practical system integration using modern development frameworks.

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applic... Show more

Farhan Farooq

Farhan Farooq

Farhan Farooq is a highly accomplished IT Technology leader and Senior Solutions Architect with extensive experience in cloud computing, network architecture, firewalls, enterprise servers, and cybersecurity. He holds multiple prestigious certifications, including Cloud Certified, Cisco Certified, Huawei Certified, CompTIA Certified, LinkedIn Learning Certifications, and UK CPD Certifications, demonstrating his commitment to continuous professional development and technical excellence.

Currently with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Farhan specializes in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructures. He has helped numerous organizations across industries strengthen their cybersecurity posture, optimize network performance, and deploy high-availability server architectures.

Farhan’s areas of expertise include:

Cloud Architecture & Secure Cloud Adoption
Network Design & Next-Generation Firewalls
Enterprise Server Infrastructure & High Availability Systems
Cybersecurity Operations, Threat Detection & Intelligence

A sought-after speaker at technology and cybersecurity conferences, Farhan is known for combining deep technical insights with strategic vision, helping audiences—from IT professionals to business leaders—navigate the complex digital landscape, protect critical assets, and leverage technology for innovation and growth.

Farhan Farooq is a highly accomplished IT Technology leader and Senior Solutions Architect with extensive experience in cloud computing, network architecture, firewalls, enterprise servers, and cybersecurity. He holds multiple prestigious certificati... Show more

Marc Roman Lehmann

Marc Roman Lehmann

Marc Lehmann is passionate about supporting people and organizations to realize their full potential. He currently lives this passion as a methodology coach and ‘Manager Methodology & Coaching’ in Varian.
Marc holds a degree in Software Engineering. In >15 years of experience in software service and consulting, he has assumed different roles and worked with many companies. Agile principles and practices have always been a major theme in his work.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrlehmann/

Marc Lehmann is passionate about supporting people and organizations to realize their full potential. He currently lives this passion as a methodology coach and ‘Manager Methodology & Coaching’ in Varian. Marc holds a degree in Software Engineering.... Show more

Jess Bonasso

Jess Bonasso

Jess Bonasso, also known as The Self Rescue Goddess, is a self-rescue empowerment coach, author & keynote speaker on a mission to teach high-capacity women everywhere how to energize & elevate the way they live, lead & work so they can expend less & thrive more.

A leading expert who’s been teaching women of impact, influence & success how to save themselves from self-abandonment since 2007, Jess is the founder & CEO of Brave Life Consulting, a women-led company committed to the evolution of all women.

She is also the creator of the Brave-Hearted Way, a personalized self-rescue road map that teaches high-capacity women how to unravel the self-abandonment trap that keeps many women trapped in burnout and reclaim their wholeness!

As an accredited practitioner of The Journey Method®, she can also empower you to unravel the root cause of any sabotage standing in the way of your happiness, health, wealth or wholeness.

Jess speaks at women’s organizations, conferences & on podcasts regularly, is a published co-author of two self-help books, an author of her own book Radical Wholeness, has over 20 years’ worth of expertise with the Enneagram personality system & is an embodiment of all that she teaches.

To jumpstart your own self-rescue & learn how to become your very own hero TODAY, simply visit her website at: https://jessbonasso.com.

Jess Bonasso, also known as The Self Rescue Goddess, is a self-rescue empowerment coach, author & keynote speaker on a mission to teach high-capacity women everywhere how to energize & elevate the way they live, lead & work so they can expend less & ... Show more

Daniel VanVorst

Daniel VanVorst

As Chief Operating Officer at Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, I oversee multi-site imaging operations focused on disciplined growth and enterprise performance.My path through healthcare has been unconventional. I started in this field as a technologist. I am also a healthcare attorney, have significant experience as human resources leader, and now serve as an executive operator. That breadth gives me a systems-level view of how care is delivered, regulated, staffed, and scaled.I believe strong organizations integrate clinical credibility, compliance integrity, workforce alignment, and financial discipline. Not, however, as opposing forces, but rather as parts of a coordinated strategy. I lead with clarity, accountability, and a long-term view of value creation.

As Chief Operating Officer at Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, I oversee multi-site imaging operations focused on disciplined growth and enterprise performance.My path through healthcare has been unconventional. I started in this field as a technologist. I ... Show more

Sairohith Thummarakoti

Sairohith Thummarakoti

Sairohith Thummarakoti is a technology leader, researcher, and author specializing in AI, cloud computing, and healthcare IT. He is a Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA) and serves as Chair of the IEEE Computer Society Columbia Section and as an Industry Advisory Board member for multiple universities. He has authored and edited several books on AI, agentic systems, and software engineering, and is an active speaker and organizer at international conferences. His work focuses on building scalable, ethical, and high-impact digital systems at the intersection of research, industry, and real-world impact.

Sairohith Thummarakoti is a technology leader, researcher, and author specializing in AI, cloud computing, and healthcare IT. He is a Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA) and serves as Chair of the IEEE Computer Society Columbia Section and as... Show more

Luis Neves

Luis Neves

Biomedical engineer with more than 15 years of expertise.

Biomedical engineer with more than 15 years of expertise. Show more

Alfred Ojukwu

Alfred Ojukwu

Alfred Ojukwu is a well-known Technology Industry Certification Expert and a Senior Surface Specialist in Health and Life Sciences, a 14-year veteran at Microsoft. He has been in the industry since completing his undergraduate studies at Lincoln University, Missouri, and later his Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Missouri - Columbia.

Mr. Ojukwu is the 2023-2024 Worldwide Global Chair of Blacks at Microsoft (affectionately known as BAM). In this role he cherishes the delivery of quality programming to a targeted audience within the Microsoft community and around the globe. Alfred is intimately involved with several community-building exercises including the (BAM) High School Summer mentorship program, National Society of Black Engineers, (NSBE), HISIG, Microsoft GIVE Events supporting the BAM College Scholarship initiative, Black History Month programming for BAM WW and Health, and Life Science Educational Series for Black Employees in Healthcare. He is also a strong ally for all Employee Resource Groups and strives to ensure Microsoft employees and BAM members can work in an inclusive environment where all individuals are accepted as their true authentic selves. He is a highly skilled influencer who can collaborate with others to inspire the growth of DE&I programming through every part of the organization. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on AI Based Certifications.

Alfred Ojukwu is a well-known Technology Industry Certification Expert and a Senior Surface Specialist in Health and Life Sciences, a 14-year veteran at Microsoft. He has been in the industry since completing his undergraduate studies at Lincoln Univ... Show more

Ashley Bryant

Ashley Bryant

Dr. Ashley Bryant is a licensed professional counselor with 18 years of clinical experience and the founder of Legacy Family Services, a group private practice based in Oklahoma City. She is also the founder of LeadDash, a HIPAA-compliant EHR and marketing automation platform built exclusively for mental health professionals.

Dr. Ashley's work sits at the intersection of mental health, leadership, and business. She is the creator of the P.U.L.S.E. Framework®, which she applies to leadership, communication, and organizational culture. She has been featured on TLC, PBS, and FOX and in US Weekly and Daily Mail.

She speaks on workplace mental health, burnout, and human-centered leadership, drawing from nearly two decades in the therapy room and the lived experience of building businesses while doing the work. Her clients and audiences walk away with a clearer understanding of how mental health directly impacts productivity, retention, and leadership effectiveness. Her audiences leave with more than insight. They leave antsy to do something about it.

Dr. Ashley holds a PhD in Workforce and Adult Education and a Master of Science from Langston University.

Dr. Ashley Bryant is a licensed professional counselor with 18 years of clinical experience and the founder of Legacy Family Services, a group private practice based in Oklahoma City. She is also the founder of LeadDash, a HIPAA-compliant EHR and mar... Show more

Rudi Schmidt

Rudi Schmidt

Rudi Schmidt serves as CEO at the Amanahyat Institute in Abu Dhabi (AIAD) and as Managing Partner at Seven Shams (7S). AIAD evaluates biomedical organizations and companies, their assets and business models for family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and Private Equity in the context of financing rounds, M&A and due diligence reviews. 7S oversees GCC/UAE market entries in the regulated environments of life sciences, biotech, AI, and digital platforms.

Before AIAD, Rudi served as COO at the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi and as CEO at !mmunetrue, a company that analyzes immunological patterns across diseases and treatments.

Rudi Schmidt also spent 15 years at Asklepios Hospitals, the 2nd largest hospital chain in Europe, the last 7 years as EVP Precision Medicine, and as CEO of several Asklepios affiliates, including a metagenome company and a provider of Real-World Data in precision medicine for commercial R&D.

In previous leadership positions, Rudi was responsible for Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Europe's largest listed IT system house (Bechtle AG) and at debitel AG, a joint venture between DaimlerChrysler, Metro and EP, which was later acquired by Swisscom AG.

Rudi Schmidt serves as CEO at the Amanahyat Institute in Abu Dhabi (AIAD) and as Managing Partner at Seven Shams (7S). AIAD evaluates biomedical organizations and companies, their assets and business models for family offices, sovereign wealth funds,... Show more

Simone Jennings

Simone Jennings

Simone is a Public Health Dietitian with the Healthy Communities team at Interior Health. She has 18 years of experience supporting food literacy education in schools and using evidence-informed approaches for teaching nutrition. Simone was a project lead for the development of the Hands on Food resource and she participated in the provincial working group that developed the Teach Food First toolkit. Simone holds a Bachelor of Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics with the University of British Columbia and has a graduate certificate in Educational Neuroscience from the University of Calgary. She is grateful to live and work on the traditional, unceded territories of the Secwepemc peoples.

Simone is a Public Health Dietitian with the Healthy Communities team at Interior Health. She has 18 years of experience supporting food literacy education in schools and using evidence-informed approaches for teaching nutrition. Simone was a project... Show more

Christine Flora

Christine Flora

Christine leads the technology initiatives and drives innovation to enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and deliver even greater value for her customers. With over three decades of business system implementation experience, she brings her wealth of knowledge, extensive hands-on experience, and innovative mindset to streamline and elevate technological capabilities not only for her company but in her work as mentor, trainer, and advocate for STEAM and STEM initiatives throughout the world. Prior to her current position, she ran her own boutique Microsoft Partner firm specializing in leveraging Dynamics 365 and Power Platform to meet everyday business needs of her customers across a variety of organizational types in widely diverse industries, including energy, oil and gas, DOD/government, healthcare, project management, aerospace, manufacturing, and construction.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2007, she has created courseware for various Microsoft technologies and solutions and contributed as a subject matter expert for the Dynamics CE, F&O, and PP certification exams as well as several of the Azure and Windows Dev exams. Christine is passionate about mentoring young women who are interested in technology careers and STEAM in general. She has participated as a mentor, judge, and member of the advisory council for the San Diego Women’s Hackathon, a yearly event for young women in high school. She has also taken part in events for Power Platform School, DigiGirlz, WIT, and Imagine Cup.

In addition to her many certifications and accreditations, Christine is a two-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) awardee (2024: BizApps/Power Apps, 2014 – 2026: Project) in recognition for her commitment to helping others and technical leadership. MVPs make up a global community of over 4,000 technical experts and community leaders across 90 countries/regions and are driven by their passion, community spirit, and quest for knowledge.

Christine leads the technology initiatives and drives innovation to enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and deliver even greater value for her customers. With over three decades of business system implementation experience, she brings her wealth ... Show more

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