Health & Medical

Health professionals looking to deliver care, enhance well-being and address physical and mental health challenges

Venkata Bhanuprasad Ananthavaram

Venkata Bhanuprasad Ananthavaram

Venkata Bhanuprasad Ananthavaram is an accomplished IT professional with over 15 years of experience in full life cycle enterprise software development, specializing in Facets, Trizetto’s Medicare Solutions, Salesforce, Core Java, and Selenium. He has extensive expertise in health insurance products with a strong focus on integration and configuration across enrollment, provider, billing, and claims systems, as well as Salesforce Cloud Platform. Bhanuprasad has led numerous Facets implementation and upgrade projects, delivering integration solutions involving interfaces, reports, extensions, and letters that support critical business processes. He is also proficient in implementing Trizetto HIPAA Gateway jobs (EDI 837, 834, 835) and core Facets batch jobs, along with developing and customizing Salesforce applications through Apex classes, triggers, Visualforce pages, and Lightning components.
Throughout his career, Bhanuprasad has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical leadership and high-quality engineering expertise, guiding cross-functional teams in Agile environments and ensuring compliance with industry standards, including HIPAA and CMS. His professional experience includes senior consulting roles at Infosys and Cognizant Technology Solutions, where he contributed to major projects for clients such as Blue Shield of California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Select Health/Intermountain Healthcare, United Health Group (Optum), and WellPoint/Anthem. His project portfolio encompasses large-scale implementations, including Medi-Cal Enrollment, Covered California for Small Business (CCSB), the Provider Information Management System (PIMS), and the Care Radius/Care Affiliate platforms, with a focus on ensuring healthcare data integrity, automating processes, and optimizing workflows.
Bhanuprasad’s technical expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies, including Java, J2EE, PL/SQL, JavaScript, Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, MongoDB, and Snowflake, with experience utilizing tools such as HP ALM, JIRA, X-Ray, Jenkins, and Bitbucket. He holds several professional certifications, including Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder, Salesforce Platform Developer I & II, Certified AHM, CSQA, and ISTQB, as well as credentials in Machine Learning and AI-related specializations and Azure Cloud Fundamentals. Bhanuprasad earned his Master of Technology in Software Engineering from JNTU Anantapur and Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering from JNT University, Narasaraopet, Guntur.

Venkata Bhanuprasad Ananthavaram is an accomplished IT professional with over 15 years of experience in full life cycle enterprise software development, specializing in Facets, Trizetto’s Medicare Solutions, Salesforce, Core Java, and Selenium. He ha... Show more

Keith Hersey

Keith Hersey

Keith Hersey, PharmD, is a healthcare professional, speaker, and educator with over 20 years of experience translating clinical science into real-world outcomes. With a background spanning pharmacy leadership, medical information, chronic disease education, and healthcare program development, Keith specializes in helping organizations understand how stress, burnout, and metabolic health quietly impact employee performance, retention, and healthcare costs.

Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, Keith delivers engaging, practical sessions that bridge the gap between health data and workplace realities. His work focuses on empowering HR leaders with actionable strategies to support employee well-being while protecting productivity and organizational sustainability. Keith is also the host of the Destroying Diabetes podcast, where he explores evidence-based approaches to chronic disease prevention and long-term health.

Keith Hersey, PharmD, is a healthcare professional, speaker, and educator with over 20 years of experience translating clinical science into real-world outcomes. With a background spanning pharmacy leadership, medical information, chronic disease edu... Show more

Srinivas Maddela

Srinivas Maddela

Srinivas Maddela is a Senior SAS Programmer and Clinical Data Analytics professional with over 12 years of experience supporting Phase I–IV clinical trials across oncology and other therapeutic areas. Based in Austin, Texas, he specializes in end-to-end clinical data programming for regulatory submissions, with deep expertise in CDISC standards, including SDTM, ADaM, and define.xml development. Srinivas has extensive hands-on experience delivering FDA-compliant submission packages, including annotated CRFs, SDTM and ADaM datasets, reviewer guides (ADRG and cSDRG), and high-quality Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs). He has contributed to multiple Integrated Summaries of Safety (ISS) and Efficacy (ISE), pharmacovigilance reports (DSUR, PSUR, PBRER), and global regulatory submissions, including FDA and PMDA (Japan). His work consistently meets the highest standards of accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Throughout his career, Srinivas has collaborated closely with biostatisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to design, develop, validate, and QC complex safety and efficacy datasets. He is highly proficient in SAS/BASE, SAS/Macro, SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/ODS, and SAS/SQL, and regularly leverages Pinnacle 21 for SDTM and ADaM validation. His technical expertise also includes survival analysis, PK/PD and exposure-response datasets, NONMEM data preparation, and advanced statistical outputs such as Kaplan-Meier plots and forest plots.
Srinivas holds a Master of Science in Information Systems Technologies from Wilmington University and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Osmania University. He is a BASE SAS certified professional and a Registered Pharmacist, uniquely combining technical programming excellence with strong domain knowledge in drug development and clinical research. He is known for his reliability, attention to detail, and ability to deliver high-quality clinical programming solutions in fast-paced, submission-driven environments.

Srinivas Maddela is a Senior SAS Programmer and Clinical Data Analytics professional with over 12 years of experience supporting Phase I–IV clinical trials across oncology and other therapeutic areas. Based in Austin, Texas, he specializes in end-to-... Show more

Ashutosh Das

Ashutosh Das

Recognized leader at the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence, with over 14+ years of experience driving innovation across payer, provider, and digital health landscapes. Currently serving as Business Tech leader at Health solutions Organization. Led strategic AI initiatives focused on transforming Data insights, improving operational efficiency, and delivering patient-centric outcomes at scale.

With a background spanning data science, healthcare operations, and product strategy , have spearheaded enterprise AI programs, including intelligent claims processing, predictive population health models, and automated provider network optimization. Known for bridging technical and business domains.

Recognized leader at the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence, with over 14+ years of experience driving innovation across payer, provider, and digital health landscapes. Currently serving as Business Tech leader at Health solutions... Show more

Ramkumar Raju Djeabalaradjou

Ramkumar Raju Djeabalaradjou

Healthcare IT Program Manager | Cloud & Infrastructure Migration | M&A | Data Archival | Regulatory Compliance | PMP | AWS | Azure

Healthcare IT Program Manager | Cloud & Infrastructure Migration | M&A | Data Archival | Regulatory Compliance | PMP | AWS | Azure Show more

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

Juan Marcos Ortiz

Juan Marcos Ortiz

Soy diseñador de servicios y lidero equipos de UX que crean tecnología para hospitales, clínicas y personas reales. Me dedico a transformar sistemas pensados desde la lógica médica o técnica en experiencias más humanas, donde el diseño ayude a cuidar. Trabajo desde el Estado, con equipos públicos y de bajo presupuesto, usando herramientas de diseño, agilidad y producto para resolver problemas reales. Creo que el diseño tiene que estar donde más se lo necesita. Y si es con impacto en salud, mucho mejor.

Soy diseñador de servicios y lidero equipos de UX que crean tecnología para hospitales, clínicas y personas reales. Me dedico a transformar sistemas pensados desde la lógica médica o técnica en experiencias más humanas, donde el diseño ayude a cuidar... Show more

Sumaiya Noor

Sumaiya Noor

Sumaiya has 15+ years of experience in diverse leadership roles including AI & Product Strategy, Product Development & Management, Digital Transformation and Talent Management. She has won many accolades throughout her career and has been honored as 40under40. Sumaiya also sits on a BOD of a global company.
She made it to the list of Top 20 global Product Leaders of 2023 and she is recognized as Top 100 most influential women of Canada. She is on Claro Top 100 AI & Tech Leaders list and is bestowed Global Recognition Awards twice. Sumaiya also won Chief Product Officer of the year 2024.

Currently she is Chief Product Officer at a category defining AI and Web3.0 company. Previously she served as Chief Product Strategy Officer and earlier she was VP of HR & Digital Transformation. She has worked with Telenor enabling them with their digital transformation. At IBM, she had 3 global roles and she led Technology M&As across 50+ countries in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa enabling IBM to be an AI & Cloud company. As part of executive team, she has closed millions of dollars of funding for companies.

Sumaiya is a graduate of IBM Leadership Development Program. She is a Startup Advisor, Fulbright scholar with MS/MBA from Purdue University, INSEAD certified Digital Strategy Expert, Certified AI PM and an Engineer with experience of managing cross-functional teams across 6 continents (being based in 4 continents) with Fortune100 multinationals and tech start-ups. She serves on Harvard Business Review (HBR) Advisory Council, World Economic Forum’s AI Council and is on Canadian Web3.0 Committee (Canadian Blockchain Consortium). Sumaiya also collaborates with MIT, University of Toronto and University of Washington for advising portfolio startups across NA and globally specifically in AI, Ethical AI, Product, Technology and Healthcare domains.

As a researcher, keynote speaker, and thought leader, Sumaiya contributes extensively to the global AI and Product community through publications, speaking engagements, media appearances, board and advisory roles. Sumaiya has a strong commitment to mentorship and has mentored 1000s of individuals across the globe. She is also a published author in high-impact peer reviewed journals. Her areas of research are AI based Product Development, Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Machine Learning/Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Computational Biology and Cybersecurity.

She speaks frequently at multiple forums globally. Sumaiya has spoken at US State Department with delegates from 47 countries including US Congress members. Also gave a talk at Grace Hopper Conference, attended by more than 40K technologists world-wide. Sumaiya has also been a Keynote speaker at University of Toronto and at several industry events including Google DevFest and IEEE. Sumaiya’s work has been featured in national and global media like Al Jazeera, Financial Post, National Post, Telegraph.

Outside work, Sumaiya is a staunch supporter of women and human rights, education and health for underprivileged individuals and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She loves travelling, learning new things especially technology and history, meeting people from diverse backgrounds and experiencing new cultures.

Sumaiya has 15+ years of experience in diverse leadership roles including AI & Product Strategy, Product Development & Management, Digital Transformation and Talent Management. She has won many accolades throughout her career and has been honored as ... Show more

Viviane Papis

Viviane Papis

Viviane is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgia State University and a full-time behavioral health clinician with Viewpoint Health. She also works part-time as a children and family play therapist at Gaia Counseling and is pursuing her LPC and RPT titles.

With over a year of experience, Viviane has worked extensively with the Latino population, addressing mood disorders, trauma, family transitions, and educational issues. Trained in play therapy, narrative exposure therapy, and adventure therapy, she integrates psychodrama techniques from her background in Brazil, where it is a significant field in psychology.

Currently, Viviane is dedicated to providing mental health services to the Latino and greater Decatur community, particularly helping families and children navigate transitions and school-related challenges.

Outside of her professional work, Viviane is a cinephile and an enthusiastic reader, allowing stories to bring a unique perspective to her therapeutic approach.

Viviane is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgia State University and a full-time behavioral health clinician with Viewpoint Health. She also works part-time as a children and family play therapist at Gaia Coun... Show more

Yugesh Anne

Yugesh Anne

Yugesh Anne develops safety-critical real-time control software for next-generation robotic surgical platforms. Passionate about embedded AI and the future of autonomous healthcare.

Yugesh Anne develops safety-critical real-time control software for next-generation robotic surgical platforms. Passionate about embedded AI and the future of autonomous healthcare. Show more

Dr. Mohamed Touati

Dr. Mohamed Touati

Mohamed Touati, Ph.D.
2 PhDs | Medical Researcher | AI & Data Security Leader | Empowering 30K+ Followers

Mohamed Touati is a medical researcher, data science and security lecturer, and dual Ph.D. holder in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. He is the Founder and Director of Data & AI at Pixemantic, where he drives advanced development in computer vision, machine learning, and intelligent automation.
He serves as a researcher at LABSTICC, University of Western Brittany (UBO), France, and as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Visplu, a cutting-edge engineering company based in Hannover, Germany, leading innovations in AI, IoT, digital health, and cybersecurity.
Mohamed is also the Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of DeepBrain, a pioneering platform focused on e-learning and AI applications in healthcare.

Throughout his academic journey, he has held research roles at IMT Atlantique and the University of Alabama, contributing significantly to medical imaging, deep learning, and the secure deployment of AI in clinical settings.

Mohamed Touati, Ph.D. 2 PhDs | Medical Researcher | AI & Data Security Leader | Empowering 30K+ Followers Mohamed Touati is a medical researcher, data science and security lecturer, and dual Ph.D. holder in Information Technology and Electrical E... Show more

Sarthi are

Sarthi are

Sarthi Care is a trusted healthcare center offering advanced treatments for Piles, Fistula, Varicose Veins, Umbilical Hernia, Kidney Stones, and Foreskin Removal. Our expert doctors and surgeons specialize in minimally invasive, painless, and result-oriented procedures ensuring quick recovery and long-lasting relief. With a focus on honesty, safety, and compassionate care, Sarthi Care combines modern medical technology with personalized treatment plans. Recognized for excellence and transparency, we are committed to providing the highest standard of healthcare and patient satisfaction.

Sarthi Care is a trusted healthcare center offering advanced treatments for Piles, Fistula, Varicose Veins, Umbilical Hernia, Kidney Stones, and Foreskin Removal. Our expert doctors and surgeons specialize in minimally invasive, painless, and result-... Show more

Mandela Winnie

Mandela Winnie

Design and Code are my pillars

Design and Code are my pillars Show more

Bandanawaz Mulla

Bandanawaz Mulla

Bandanawaz Mulla is a highly accomplished Senior Software Engineering Manager with over 19 years of experience in technical engineering management, solution architecture, and agile delivery. He has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering impactful results across diverse domains, including healthcare IT, cloud platforms, and data management. With expertise in solution architecture, program management, data analytics, and the implementation of complex IT systems, Bandanawaz consistently drives cutting-edge solutions that align with business goals. His leadership in Agile environments—managing multiple Scrum teams and navigating the complexities of designing and deploying high-performance applications—highlights his ability to deliver transformative solutions.
Bandanawaz’s deep knowledge of cloud technologies, particularly AWS, and his expertise in data warehousing methodologies, including Kimball and Inmon approaches, have allowed him to design high-performance, scalable solutions for large enterprises. His experience in healthcare IT, specifically in the Medicare and Medicaid domains, is complemented by his certifications, such as AHIP and AWS Solution Architect Associate. Through his leadership, he has played a key role in advancing healthcare solutions by designing applications that streamline operations for both providers and members
Additionally, Bandanawaz is skilled in product strategy, release management, and stakeholder engagement. He is committed to improving operational efficiency and advancing healthcare solutions through technology. His achievements have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Cigna Standout Awards, IGSI AT&T Best Performance Award, and IBM Manager’s Choice Award. Bandanawaz’s blend of technical expertise, leadership, and passion for delivering impactful solutions continues to drive excellence in software engineering and healthcare technology management.

Bandanawaz Mulla is a highly accomplished Senior Software Engineering Manager with over 19 years of experience in technical engineering management, solution architecture, and agile delivery. He has a proven track record of leading cross-functional te... Show more

Matthew Sabol

Matthew Sabol

Visionary engineering leader and architect with 20+ years of experience, transforming health and mobile technologies. Designed innovative solutions, multi-tenant platforms, and led the deployment of 200+ mobile apps, including applications for COVID-19 trials with leading pharmaceutical companies. Driven high-impact software and R&D initiatives across startups and enterprises, contributing to successful acquisitions and shaping the future of decentralized trials. With deep expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, and mobile technologies, I’m dedicated to architecting innovation, health, and mobility for a connected future.

Visionary engineering leader and architect with 20+ years of experience, transforming health and mobile technologies. Designed innovative solutions, multi-tenant platforms, and led the deployment of 200+ mobile apps, including applications for COVID-... Show more

Vincent Serio

Vincent Serio

With over 20 years of experience, Vince has a proven record of consistently solving business problems and building high-performing teams. His expertise spans strategic brand management and integrated marketing communications, enabling him to partner closely with stakeholders to drive impactful marketing communications programs that align with and achieve business objectives.

As head of digital and social media marketing for UCHealth (USNWR #1 in CO and Top 20 Nationally), Vince spearheaded the development of one of the top-rated digital marketing programs, websites, and patient apps in the healthcare industry, as recognized by Gartner. Currently, as Vice President of Brand and Digital Marketing for MemorialCare, he leads the full marketing function for a prominent healthcare system that includes a stand-alone children's hospital serving Los Angeles and Orange County.

With over 20 years of experience, Vince has a proven record of consistently solving business problems and building high-performing teams. His expertise spans strategic brand management and integrated marketing communications, enabling him to partner ... Show more

Dr Jay Bulot

Dr Jay Bulot

Jay is a national expert on aging and disability services, Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), health policy, and assistive technology. Before joining Guidehouse, he served under three governors as the State Director for Aging and Adult Services where he was responsible for a wide range of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for vulnerable adults, including the administration of the Older Americans Act, Medicaid 1915c waiver programs, protective services, and public guardianship. He was also Vice President for State Markets for a global healthcare IT company where he served as an SME for state clients. He also led the Human and Social Services division efforts related to data analytics, machine learning, and AI for Medicaid and other vulnerable adult populations. Jay is passionate about technology and helps states evaluate and envision how technology can help them meet current and future goals and objectives.

In his current role with Guidehouse, and as a former state government leader, professor, and President of the National Association of State Units on Aging and Disability; Jay has worked closely with state and federal leadership on strengthening protections for vulnerable adults and people with SMI / SUD, developing clinical and performance benchmarking data for recipients of traditional and Managed LTSS services. Jay has more than 13 years of experience leading the development and implementation of state programs such as 1915(b)(c)(i) and 1115 waivers, No Wrong Door (NWD) / Single Entry Point for LTSS, Balancing Incentive Program, Money Follows the Person, and administration of HCBS services. As an SME, he has testified before Congress and various state legislative committees and subcommittees.

As a tenured professor, he developed the first nationally accredited graduate program in Long-Term Care (LTC) administration and he has developed and taught graduate-level courses in statistics, research methods, public policy, healthcare administration, aging and disability services networks, and applied data analytics.

As a state director and later as an SME at Guidehouse, he applies these academic techniques to support the administration and oversight of state programs and services. He develops, promotes, and maintains relationships with leaders at health systems, government agencies, universities, and associations to drive a better understanding of the need to integrate health, social, and behavioral supports.

Jay provides clients with valuable insight, policy, and program consulting, budget analysis, and technical assistance while empowering them to realize success in areas such as organizational assessment, risk mitigation strategies, applied data analytics (including reimbursement and fee schedule analysis, network adequacy, budget neutrality, rate setting, and alternative payment models) for both FFS and Managed HCBS and LTC environments, program development, enhancing federal match, interagency collaborations, stakeholder engagement, and state planning services.

Jay is a national expert on aging and disability services, Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), health policy, and assistive technology. Before joining Guidehouse, he served under three governors as the State Director for Aging and Adult Services ... Show more

Bobbak Mozafari

Bobbak Mozafari

Bobbak Mozafari is a chiropractor with nearly 15 years of experience, serving as the owner and lead practitioner at Kinetic Spine & Rehab. Throughout his career, he has maintained a patient-centered approach, offering both in-person and virtual assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans. He takes time to listen to each patient’s concerns, monitor their progress, and adjust care to promote both immediate relief and lasting improvement. In addition to his clinical work, he is committed to education, mentoring new chiropractic professionals, and assisting chiropractic assistants in preparing for their licensing exams. His focus on evidence-based practice is the foundation of his care philosophy, and he encourages others in the field to uphold these standards.

At Kinetic Spine & Rehab, Bobbak Mozafari frequently collaborates with primary care physicians, physiatrists, and surgeons, particularly when cases necessitate a multidisciplinary approach. This teamwork ensures that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs. He is also responsible for managing daily clinic operations, which include hiring and training staff, coordinating patient visits, and fostering a supportive environment that enables both patients and employees to thrive. These efforts have contributed to building a strong, cohesive clinic culture that is dedicated to delivering high-quality care.

The clinic’s success is rooted in a commitment to quality over quantity. Kinetic Spine & Rehab typically sees up to 130 patient visits each week and maintains a patient improvement rate above 74% within 30 days. The majority of new patients come from referrals, reflecting the trust that the community places in the clinic’s services. The clinic’s high Net Promoter Score and numerous positive reviews reinforce its reputation as a reliable resource for chiropractic and rehabilitation care in the area.

Strong relationships with other medical professionals are a priority for Bobbak Mozafari, as he believes open communication and collaboration lead to the best outcomes for patients. These professional connections have helped position Kinetic Spine & Rehab as a respected provider of evidence-based, non-surgical pain management and rehabilitation.

Community involvement is also important to him. He regularly supports local charities, volunteers his time, and participates in educational outreach. Outside of work, he enjoys following a variety of sports and maintaining family traditions. Through his continued dedication to patient care, education, and community service, Bobbak Mozafari remains committed to making a positive difference in chiropractic medicine.

Bobbak Mozafari is a chiropractor with nearly 15 years of experience, serving as the owner and lead practitioner at Kinetic Spine & Rehab. Throughout his career, he has maintained a patient-centered approach, offering both in-person and virtual asses... Show more

Katharina Jacoby

Katharina Jacoby

Dr. med. Katharina Jacoby 👩‍⚕️💻
**Emergency Physician → Clinical Systems Engineer**

I’m an **emergency physician** who builds **software and automation tools** to fix real-world clinical problems.
As a **Clinical Systems Engineer**, I work at the intersection of **medicine and technical implementation**, focusing on:
- **Small, auditable tools** (FastAPI, SQLite, scikit-learn) that **fit into existing workflows**.
- **Safety, transparency, and rollback paths**—because **patient care always comes first**.
- **Local-first design** (no cloud dependencies, no unnecessary data sharing).
- **Advice-only systems**—**augmenting** clinical work, never replacing judgment.

Dr. med. Katharina Jacoby 👩‍⚕️💻 **Emergency Physician → Clinical Systems Engineer** I’m an **emergency physician** who builds **software and automation tools** to fix real-world clinical problems. As a **Clinical Systems Engineer**, I work at... Show more

Tanaka Mawere

Tanaka Mawere

22 year old medical student at the University of Zimbabwe. I focus on using C# to make user facing applications and solving real world problems.

22 year old medical student at the University of Zimbabwe. I focus on using C# to make user facing applications and solving real world problems. Show more

Pooja Maheria

Pooja Maheria

I am a Healthcare Data Analyst specializing in Infectious Diseases, transforming clinical and epidemiological data into actionable insights to improve patient care, infection prevention, and public health strategies. I also focus on the HIV and pregnancy domain, supporting maternal health, treatment adherence, and interventions to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission.

I am a Healthcare Data Analyst specializing in Infectious Diseases, transforming clinical and epidemiological data into actionable insights to improve patient care, infection prevention, and public health strategies. I also focus on the HIV and pregn... Show more

Alexander Jarasch

Alexander Jarasch

[Dr. Alexander Jarasch](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderjarasch/) is Neo4j’s Global Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Neo4j, the graph database and analytics leader. He specializes in AI, ML, and data engineering within this domain. He also works on combining GenAI with knowledge graphs for target identification, competitive intelligence and in supply chain. With a bioinformatics background, his career spans chemistry, biotech, pharma, and IT. Dr. Jarasch has received numerous awards for innovative analytics techniques such as knowledge graphs to combat diseases such as diabetes. Prior to Neo4j, Dr Jarasch was the Head of Data and Knowledge Management at the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), following prior roles at Roche Diagnostics, the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry, and other organizations.  He speaks frequently at major healthcare conferences and his published articles can be found in peer-review journals such as SCIENCE, PNAS, Nature Structural & Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics.

[Dr. Alexander Jarasch](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderjarasch/) is Neo4j’s Global Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Neo4j, the graph database and analytics leader. He specializes in AI, ML, and data engineering within this domain. He also work... Show more

Abdulquddus Ajibade

Abdulquddus Ajibade

Abdulquddus Ajibade is an AI engineer, researcher and a physician-in-training. He specializes in artificial intelligence for healthcare. He serves as an AI Engineer at HelpMum, where he leads the development of AI-powered maternal and child healthcare solutions.

He is also the Co-Founder and CTO of OpenHealth, a platform dedicated to improving healthcare accessibility in Africa through AI-driven preventive care solutions.

He has contributed extensively to Health AI research, with publications in reputable journals and recognition in conferences.

Passionate about AI education, he co-founded Medics in Tech (MIT), where he mentors medical professionals in AI and digital health.

Abdulquddus Ajibade is an AI engineer, researcher and a physician-in-training. He specializes in artificial intelligence for healthcare. He serves as an AI Engineer at HelpMum, where he leads the development of AI-powered maternal and child healthcar... Show more

Arkene Levy

Arkene Levy

Dr. Arkene Levy Johnston is a Professor of Medical Education and Assistant Dean of Community Engagement at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD). She completed her Ph.D. in Pharmacology at The University of the West Indies in Jamaica and post-doctoral studies at Moore’s Cancer at the University of California San Diego. Her research interests currently include health disparities and cultural competence curricular innovation. Through collaboration with the South Florida community, she is passionate about promoting health equity and fostering cultures of wellness and belonging.
Her currently funded projects focus on opioid abuse prevention in at-risk youth in South Florida and advancing equitable access to health and well-being. Dr Levy is also a two-time recipient of the IAMSE curricular innovation grant, the first (2020) focused on building an LGBTQ Proficiency curriculum for medical students and the most recent (2022) focuses on developing a toolkit for mitigating the imposter phenomenon in diverse medical student populations. She most recently worked with the AAMC to develop a toolkit to help medical students build their presentation skills.

Dr. Arkene Levy Johnston is a Professor of Medical Education and Assistant Dean of Community Engagement at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD). She completed her Ph.D. in Pharmacology at The University of the West Indies in... Show more

Alexis Duque

Alexis Duque

Alexis Duque est VP of Engineering et co-fondateur de Net AI, une spin-out de l’University of Edinburgh qui développe des solutions cloud-natives basées sur l'AI/ML d’analyse, de prédiction et d’optimisation des réseaux mobiles 4G/5G/6G.

Il est également consultant en Data Science, Machine Learning et IoT appliqués aux domaines des sciences du sports et de la santé.

Depuis 2015, il a dirigé la stratégie de recherche et d'innovation d’un bureau d’étude spécialisé dans la conception IoT où il a collaborer avec le monde universitaire pour combler le fossé entre l'IoT, la cybersécurité et le Machine Learning.

Il a obtenu un doctorat en Informatique de l'Université de Lyon, un diplôme d’Ingénieur en Télécommunications de l'INSA Lyon et un Master 2 Recherche en Science de l'Entraînement et Optimisation de la Performance Sportive . Au cours de son doctorat, il a développé une technologie brevetée permettant une communication bidirectionnelle par lumière visible pour les appareils IoT.

Ses intérêts de recherche se situent au carrefour de l’IoT, du Machine Learning et des Sciences du sport.

Alexis Duque est VP of Engineering et co-fondateur de Net AI, une spin-out de l’University of Edinburgh qui développe des solutions cloud-natives basées sur l'AI/ML d’analyse, de prédiction et d’optimisation des réseaux mobiles 4G/5G/6G. Il est ég... Show more

Ünal Akünal

Ünal Akünal

After writing my master's thesis "Federated Learning on Brain Lesion Segmentation" at TU Munich, I joined DKFZ to be a part of developing Kaapana platform. My main focus is to make the platform extensible and provide necessary tools to the community in order for them to customize Kaapana based on their needs. I also participate in research which focuses on applications of federated learning on real world medical imaging data.

After writing my master's thesis "Federated Learning on Brain Lesion Segmentation" at TU Munich, I joined DKFZ to be a part of developing Kaapana platform. My main focus is to make the platform extensible and provide necessary tools to the community ... Show more

Swapna Nadakuditi

Swapna Nadakuditi

I am thrilled to introduce myself as Swapna Nadakuditi, a professional who's passionate about healthcare and implementation of AI and machine learning for healthcare solutions . Throughout my career I have consistently pursued excellence in the healthcare field. I have had the privilege of making contributions to various impactful
projects and initiatives. With the help of strong analytical and problem-solving skills, I defined techno functional requirements, reviewed, analyzed, designed, and modified systems, developed the applications, conducted research on system upgrades, to determine feasibility, cost and compatibility.

With 20 years of experience in Information Technology I have honed my skills in data analytics and system design. My journey has led me to work with organizations such as Infosys and BCBS, where I have taken on leadership roles in delivering enterprise solutions. My commitment to member care has always been a driving force for me pushing me to seek challenges and opportunities for growth.

With a bachelor’s in information technology and a master’s in health informatics, I have the experience of understanding the nuances of both what is needed to provide a better experience to the end users. This background also helped me to make significant contributions in driving innovation and improving patient care
outcomes.

With a strong desire to make a meaningful contribution in healthcare, I am continuously looking got opportunities that connect technology to drive positive change in health solutions. I am proactive and adept at working across interdisciplinary teams in multiple geo locations to translate technical requirements into solutions that deliver real-world healthcare challenges.

I am thrilled to introduce myself as Swapna Nadakuditi, a professional who's passionate about healthcare and implementation of AI and machine learning for healthcare solutions . Throughout my career I have consistently pursued excellence in the healt... Show more

Joe Falcone

Joe Falcone

Joe brings a unique and diverse skillset, honed across startup and enterprise landscapes. His extensive experience spans operations, digital strategy, change management, communications, commercial and medical pharmaceutical marketing and content operations and IT. Known for his consultative approach, Joe excels at problem solving and relationship building to drive business outcomes.

In his startup experience, Joe has helped transform two companies by establishing robust processes and governance enabling rapid growth. From 2010-2024 at Bristol Myers Squibb, he led global, cross-functional initiatives including outsourcing creative production, digital transformation for Medical Affairs, GDPR remediation for all of Worldwide Commercialization, enterprise software implementations, integration of acquired Turning Point Therapeutics, and enterprise Modular Content Strategy rollout. All of these initiatives were multi-year, global rollouts and his multifaceted role covered business and technology ownership, vendor selection and management, change management and communications as well as business process and training lead.

Joe has spoken at several industry events such as DIA (Drug Information Association), Panagora Pharma CX Summit & Pharma CX Tech Summit, Veeva Summit, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA), phactMI & EndPoint MI-Tech Forum, Customer Contact Week (CCW), and a variety of Omnichannel marketing focused events. In addition to his speaking appearances, Joe has contributed to various online knowledge sharing communities, hosted workshops, contributed to articles and has appeared as a guest on podcasts.

Joe brings a unique and diverse skillset, honed across startup and enterprise landscapes. His extensive experience spans operations, digital strategy, change management, communications, commercial and medical pharmaceutical marketing and content oper... Show more

Karthik Akinapelli

Karthik Akinapelli

Karthik Akinapelli is a seasoned Lead Statistical Programmer with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as an Associate Director at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, he specializes in clinical trial data analysis and regulatory submissions to FDA and EMA.
Throughout his career at companies including PTC Therapeutics, Iterum Therapeutics, and Durata Therapeutics, Karthik has successfully led multiple Phase III projects and managed cross-functional teams in developing critical statistical analyses. He has particular expertise in infectious disease therapeutics and has made significant contributions to celiac disease research.
Karthik holds a Master's in Biostatistics from the University of Florida with a 3.92 GPA, a Master's in Chemistry from Texas A&M University Commerce, and a Bachelor's in Pharmacy from Kakatiya University in India. He has co-authored multiple publications focused on bacterial skin infections and their treatments, and has presented his research at several symposiums, including winning third prize at the North Texas Life Science Research Symposium.
His technical expertise includes advanced proficiency in SAS programming tools and sample size software, combined with a deep understanding of CDISC standards and clinical data management. Karthik's work has contributed to successful FDA and EMA submissions, Advisory Committee meetings, and numerous publications in the field of pharmaceutical research.

Karthik Akinapelli is a seasoned Lead Statistical Programmer with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as an Associate Director at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, he specializes in clinical trial data analysis and reg... Show more

Casey Ellis

Casey Ellis

Illuminating Minds, Empowering Women, and Inspiring Change—A Dynamic Voice in Women’s Wellness, Art, and Innovation.

Illuminating Minds, Empowering Women, and Inspiring Change—A Dynamic Voice in Women’s Wellness, Art, and Innovation. Show more

Please note that Sessionize is not responsible for the accuracy or validity of the data provided by speakers.

Join Speakers Directory

Join our Speakers Directory today and amplify your reach! Showcase your expertise to a global audience hungry for your insights. Let your voice be heard!

Create Profile