Jerome Rerucha D.C., B.S., C.S.C.S. C.H.P.S.® is a practicing clinician and a speaker teaching integration of advanced clinical treatment applications and competitive strength and conditioning principles. Prior to clinical practice, he was a full-time strength coach, competed in powerlifting for 14 years, and won a Lifetime Drug-Free World Title and The Best Lifter Award in 1999. Dr. Rerucha has been involved with numerous Division 1 strength programs. Having personal competitive lifting experience, coaching numerous types of athletes and elite strength athletes provides additional benefits when teaching his dynamic clinical applications.

Jerome Rerucha D.C., B.S., C.S.C.S. C.H.P.S.® is a practicing clinician and a speaker teaching integration of advanced clinical treatment applications and competitive strength and conditioning principles. Prior to clinical practice, he was a full-tim... Show more

Potency is defined as “The power of something to influence or make an impression” which is what Potency No. 710 is setting out to achieve.

When Aesthetician Mandy Lile created Potency No. 710, she was already working with plant based ingredients some 20 years, but she became very intrigued by the mystery of what she felt may be the long lost secret ingredient in skincare, cannabis. After embracing cannabinoids like CBD and CBG in her product formulas, and seeing the results and abundance of testimonials, the answer was revealed, and Potency No. 710 has been disrupting the skincare scene with cannabinoid skincare products since 2018.

Since childhood, Mandy has had a gift for taking an ugly situation and making it beautiful. Unfortunately,thanks to draconian cannabis prohibition, her late father spent 15 years incarcerated on cannabis charges encapsulating much of her childhood. This is, without a doubt, something that fuels her fire to change the stigma surrounding this plant, and she is doing so through beauty.

Since opening her first skincare clinic at the age of 20, Mandy has gained a plethora of firsthand knowledge on the importance of safe ingredients. It is this force and the intentions that she puts into the products Potency offers that stand them apart from the rest, making it more than a brand but rather a lifestyle—a lifestyle of self-care powered by nature and higher intentions.

From hometown high school pals to celebrities, Potency No. 710 products are being embraced by thousands of people around the globe. In honor of the ones that have supported her along her journey, Mandy loves to give back through various philanthropy efforts. She is the sponsor of many small events, businesses, and organizations not only in the cannabis culture but in her local community as well.

Mandy works with several causes including the following.

 Watts Community Core
 Cannabis for Children International
 Women Empowered in Cannabis
 Cannabis Spa Association
 Cannabis Physicians Association

Mandy along with her Fiance’ Harry are the owners of 2 dispensaries in Needles California, H Street Patient Care and The Bud Farmacy. Both of these dispensaries are vertically integrated and have been serving Southern California and the surrounding areas for over a decade!

Mandy’s story and Potency No. 710 products have been featured in a variety of publications including Allure, Medium, Modern Luxury, Hello Giggles, Elevated Lifestyle Magazine, Vanilla Plum, Refinery 29, The Social NY, and many others

Potency is defined as “The power of something to influence or make an impression” which is what Potency No. 710 is setting out to achieve. When Aesthetician Mandy Lile created Potency No. 710, she was already working with plant based ingredients s... Show more

Teaching Experience:
§ Advanced Meridian Graphing Instructor: Africa, Europe, Mexico, USA, 2004-Present § NCCAOM certified course instructor for both live and distance-learning courses
§ Acupuncture Society of America Associate Instructor 2005-Present
§ Chiro + Plus Kinesiology Association instructor 2005-2013
Research:
Principle Investigator, Multichannel System for Measuring Skin Impedance at Acupuncture Points. NIH SBIR Grant # 1R43AT004134-01, 2007.
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Publications:
Skin Impedance Measurements for Acupuncture Research: Development of a Continuous Recording System. eCAM 2008 5(4):443-450.
A Multichannel System for Continuous Measurements of Skin Resistance and Capacitance at Acupuncture Points. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2009;2(4):259−268
An 8-channel skin impedance measurement system for acupuncture research. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009;1:861-4.
A multichannel system for continuous measurements of skin resistance and capacitance at acupuncture points. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2009; 2(4):259−268. PMCID: PMC2907515
Electrodermal activity at acupuncture points: literature review and recommendations for reporting clinical trials J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2011; 4(1):5-13
Skin Conductance at 24 Source (Yuan) Acupoints in 8637 Patients: Influence of Age, Gender and Time of Day. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2011; 4(1):14-23

Teaching Experience: § Advanced Meridian Graphing Instructor: Africa, Europe, Mexico, USA, 2004-Present § NCCAOM certified course instructor for both live and distance-learning courses § Acupuncture Society of America Associate Instructor 2005-Pres... Show more

Michael Karlfeldt, ND, Ph.D., has been in clinical practice since 1987 and runs a busy multidiscipline integrative medicine center, The Karlfeldt Center, in Boise, Idaho. He was the host of the TV shows Dr. Michael Show and True Health: Body, Mind, Spirit and the radio show HealthMade Radio, where he connects with international leaders in the integrative health arena, and the internationally recognized podcasts Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt, where he features cancer survivors sharing how they beat cancer and Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt, where he features people who have successfully conquered Lyme disease.

Michael Karlfeldt, ND, Ph.D., has been in clinical practice since 1987 and runs a busy multidiscipline integrative medicine center, The Karlfeldt Center, in Boise, Idaho. He was the host of the TV shows Dr. Michael Show and True Health: Body, Mind, S... Show more

Dr. Doug Lehrer, creator of the Cellular Resonance Technique, a powerful quantum neuroscience based system of energy healing that finds and clears the traumatic stress induced causes of pain, weight, and dis-ease conditions. And further, heals the whole person; body, mind, emotions and soul-spirit connection.

Dr. Doug Lehrer, creator of the Cellular Resonance Technique, a powerful quantum neuroscience based system of energy healing that finds and clears the traumatic stress induced causes of pain, weight, and dis-ease conditions. And further, heals the wh... Show more

This is a power packed collab with expert insight from a nurse executive and licensed cosmetologist with over 37 years of combined experience in healthcare, insurance billing, and creating medical wigs.

Dr. Tamara M. White, Lead Consultant of Pillar Healthcare Consulting, is a doctorally prepared registered nurse with over 17 years of clinical & executive healthcare experience. Dr. White has a vast knowledge in clinical, financial and operational requirements for sustaining a healthcare business, business integration (for non-healthcare related businesses) and nursing education.

Shannon Foxworth Williams, owner of Pink and Pouty Medical Wigs, is a licensed Cosmetologist and professional Wig Maker with more than 20 years, of hands on experience. Shannon's passion is working with clients to provide alternatives to managing hair loss by providing custom medical wigs, also referred to as cranial prosthesis. Pink and Pouty Medical Wigs has been featured in National, Statewide and Local hair loss symposiums and community outreach events. Shannon specializes in converting cosmetic to medical grade wigs and hairline customization with her glue-less medical units.

A passion for managing hair loss with custom pieces and knowledge of the healthcare insurance industry blossomed into an educational offering and mentoring for licensed cosmetologists interested in creating medical wigs, also known as cranial prosthesis. Understanding the requirements to work with major insurance carriers and how to achieve compliance with billing requirements, diversifying product offerings to reflect inclusion, privacy and infection prevention, as well as marketing with healthcare providers are essential to being a successful medical wig provider. Dr. White and Shannon began sharing these tips from the healthcare and insurance industry with licensed cosmetologists and helped stylists develop referral partnerships with hair loss providers and dermatologists as well as become in-network with major insurance companies. Many stylist have successfully transitioned into the medical wig industry, providing a much needed service to individuals suffering from temporary and chronic hair loss.

If you are ready to add another service line with multiple streams of revenue and expand service offering to include medical providers, this is the course for you.

This is a power packed collab with expert insight from a nurse executive and licensed cosmetologist with over 37 years of combined experience in healthcare, insurance billing, and creating medical wigs. Dr. Tamara M. White, Lead Consultant of Pill... Show more

Enthusiastic software engineer with years of experience in Java development applied in healthcare systems working closely with multiple partners, resolving key business critical issues.

Enthusiastic software engineer with years of experience in Java development applied in healthcare systems working closely with multiple partners, resolving key business critical issues. Show more

Dr. Lori Monaco is the founder and CEO of Align Yourself Inc. She is an authenticity teacher, speaker, and coach, and Chiropractic Physician. She specializes in mindfulness practice and transformation.
Lori earned her professional degree from Sherman College and her coaching certification from The Institute of Heart Math. She was a post-secondary human health science teacher for almost two decades. She is a member of Lead Up for Women and a Board Member of the non-profit organization Journal of Hope.
Known as the Badass Buddha and the Fat Eviction Specialist she is the creator of “The 7 Core Pillars of Alignment” where she teaches people how to love more, laugh more, live more, be happy, be real, take charge of their health, and to create peace and harmony within, to live a more fulfilled life.
Her other programs include B.L.A.S.T. VIP and group coaching, the “Evict the Fat” wellness program, and various workshops for educators, corporate, and laypeople (online and in-person). She is the cohost of the show “Viva Café con Leche” and BlogTalkRadio Show “Viva Moms After Dark”. Lori has written articles for a multitude of magazines and is currently working on her own book. She lectures locally and throughout the country and coaches remotely connecting with clients around the world. She has 3 daughters that totally rock and resides in southern CT.

Dr. Lori Monaco is the founder and CEO of Align Yourself Inc. She is an authenticity teacher, speaker, and coach, and Chiropractic Physician. She specializes in mindfulness practice and transformation. Lori earned her professional degree from Sherma... Show more

Belinda Leow is a nutritionist who has completed her Postgraduate Diploma and Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition at the University of Otago, New Zealand, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee and Diploma in Performance Nutrition from the Institute of Performance Nutrition.

She is an accredited Nutritionist of Singapore and a member of the Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association. She is also a member of Professionals In Nutrition for Exercise and Sport.

After graduation, Belinda worked in Singapore Sports School for four years as a Sport Nutritionist where she gained experience in counselling athletes and conducted sports specific workshops for sports ranging from shooting to swimming. She subsequently worked for the National Youth Sports Institute for two years where she conducted workshops for athletes in various sports associations. Since working in both companies, Belinda has helped athletes through a wide range of nutritional strategies in order to enhance their athletic performance and make positive lifelong eating behavior changes. She is currently working in My Dietary Strategies as a Performance Nutritionist where she conducts talks and consultations with athletes to create individualised Nutrition Plans.

Belinda Leow is a nutritionist who has completed her Postgraduate Diploma and Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition at the University of Otago, New Zealand, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee and... Show more

Dr. Kasouhas Dental Office in Athens offers expert cosmetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers, dental implants, and hollywood smile makeovers. We focus on precision, innovation, and patient comfort to create natural, confident smiles. Book the consultation at https://drkasouhas.gr/

Dr. Kasouhas Dental Office in Athens offers expert cosmetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers, dental implants, and hollywood smile makeovers. We focus on precision, innovation, and patient comfort to create natural, confident smiles. Book the c... Show more

Kalyana Gajapathi Raju Konduru is an AI Full Stack Technical Leader and Senior Software Engineering Advisor with 18+ years spent building mission-critical systems for healthcare, insurance, and financial services organizations. He specializes in turning legacy monoliths into resilient microservices ecosystems and, more recently, embedding generative AI, from Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to autonomous AI agents, directly into enterprise engineering workflows.
At Evernorth (Cigna), Kalyan leads the architecture behind pharmaceutical rebate and pricing platforms that process millions of transactions a day, work that has delivered over $200 million in documented business value. He's equally known for championing AI-assisted development across engineering teams, driving early, practical adoption of tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor long before they became industry standard.
Kalyan brings a rare combination to the stage: deep hands-on architecture experience (React, Spring Boot, Kafka, Oracle, MongoDB) paired with real-world lessons on scaling AI adoption inside large, risk-averse enterprises. His talks translate high-stakes, regulated-industry engineering into practical takeaways for teams navigating their own AI and microservices transformations.
An AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Cigna GenAI Technologist, Kalyan has led teams of up to 25 engineers through zero-downtime migrations and multi-million-dollar modernization efforts, and enjoys unpacking what actually works (and what doesn't) when rolling out AI at enterprise scale.

Kalyana Gajapathi Raju Konduru is an AI Full Stack Technical Leader and Senior Software Engineering Advisor with 18+ years spent building mission-critical systems for healthcare, insurance, and financial services organizations. He specializes in turn... Show more

When Douglas Beaven deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, with the 993rd Transportation Company, he expected combat dangers. He didn't expect to bring home a deadly enemy.

Now, Douglas and Heather are bringing the discipline and resilience they learned in uniform to the domestic frontlines.

Their forthcoming book, Hard to Swallow: Don't Let Dying Kill You is woven together from journal entries, voice recordings, medical records, and public documents. By alternating between Douglas's and Heather's perspectives, the book captures the devastating diagnosis in real time, with all the uncertainty and urgency of events as they actually unfolded.

More than a medical memoir, Hard to Swallow: Don’t Let Dying Kill You is as much a rallying cry for accountability as it is a tribute to the devotion that gives us life when medicine alone cannot.

When Douglas Beaven deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, with the 993rd Transportation Company, he expected combat dangers. He didn't expect to bring home a deadly enemy. Now, Douglas and Heather are bringing the discipline and resilience they le... Show more

Soy Julieta Lara Balcaza (Juli), médica de formación y Quality Engineer. Investigo la intersección entre salud, inteligencia artificial y ciberseguridad, con foco en la ética, la confianza y la protección de datos sensibles en entornos médicos.
Mi propósito es conectar medicina y tecnología para impulsar una innovación digital más humana, segura y consciente.

Soy Julieta Lara Balcaza (Juli), médica de formación y Quality Engineer. Investigo la intersección entre salud, inteligencia artificial y ciberseguridad, con foco en la ética, la confianza y la protección de datos sensibles en entornos médicos. Mi p... Show more

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

Swapnil Gupta is a senior application developer and technical lead with over 19 years of experience designing, developing, and modernizing mission-critical healthcare and financial systems. His expertise spans COBOL, JCL, DB2, Python, Go, Kafka, and AWS, with deep specialization in regulated healthcare domains including ACA, Medicaid, Medicare, and pharmacy benefit management. He has built a reputation for architecting solutions within complex legacy COBOL environments while delivering platform transformations that preserve uninterrupted production stability.
Since December 2019, Swapnil has served as Senior Application Developer/Technical Lead at Pharmacy Data Management Inc. (PDMI), where he diagnosed the failure of a multi-year COBOL modernization effort and architected a hybrid, event-driven integration framework synchronizing COBOL data into MySQL via Apache Kafka, Python, and AWS Lambda. He introduced logging hooks across roughly 120 COBOL programs, built a COBOL-to-MySQL data access layer using Go and C, and engineered a parallel processing framework bringing controlled concurrency to a sequential COBOL/ISAM environment.
Earlier, at HM Health Solutions (2015–2019), Swapnil led ACA processing and regulatory compliance initiatives, owning operations during high-risk annual renewal cycles and leading a Medicaid data migration covering more than 270,000 members. His career also includes leadership roles at Tata Consultancy Services (Citibank, Bank of America) and Wipro Technologies (Mastercard), spanning payment processing, OFAC compliance screening, and card authorization systems.
Swapnil holds a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering from India, and is a published researcher with peer-reviewed work in control systems and power electronics presented at IEEE conferences. He mentors engineering teams on modern, production-safe modernization strategies.

Swapnil Gupta is a senior application developer and technical lead with over 19 years of experience designing, developing, and modernizing mission-critical healthcare and financial systems. His expertise spans COBOL, JCL, DB2, Python, Go, Kafka, and ... Show more

Haeun Park is a researcher in the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, working at the intersection of child mental health, disability, and public health policy. Park’s research examines the association between early-life adversity and resilience, management of self-injurious behavior in people with disabilities, and the use of ecological momentary assessment and thematic analysis to inform prevention and intervention. Guided by implementation science, Park aims to develop feasible, evidence-based supports for vulnerable populations and pursue doctoral training in health and social sciences.

Haeun Park is a researcher in the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, working at the intersection of child mental health, disability, and public health policy. Park’s research examines the association between early-life adversi... Show more

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

I am a Moroccan Embedded AI researcher and the inventor of SafeMotion, an innovative wearable device that leverages Edge AI to detect and prevent falls in the elderly with 98% accuracy. specializing in embedded systems and artificial intelligence. My work on SafeMotion, a project born from personal concern for my grandmother, has been recognized with a Gold Medal at Diginnov 2026 (BRICS & Belt and Road), the Best Project Award from Hassan II University, 2nd Prize at CNIORI-25 (National IoT & Intelligent Robotics Competition), 3rd Prize at SNEE 7 (National Student Entrepreneur Status), and two Certificates of Excellence. As President and trainer at CRIOT Club (Robotics, IoT & AI), I have trained over 150 students in emerging technologies and organized scientific events including Robotics Day. I am a speaker at international conferences such as Falling Walls Lab Morocco (2026), SOLAIRE EXPO MAROC (2026), and TEDxUH2C, and have been a panelist on AI evolution, limits, and perspectives in relation to hardware development. My expertise spans Edge AI & TinyML (TensorFlow Lite optimization for microcontrollers, model quantization, pruning, and compression), embedded systems (ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, FPGA), deep learning (LSTM, Transformers, NLP), and IoT (real-time data acquisition, anomaly detection, BLE, LoRa, RFID). I hold certifications from Huawei (HCIA-AI V3.5, HCIA IoT, HCIA 5G, HCIA Networking) and Cisco (CCNA Introduction to Networks, Introduction to Cybersecurity, Introduction to IoT, Python Essentials 1, Ethical Hacker Advanced). My vision is to use Edge AI as a lever for innovation to create accessible, ethical, and high-impact technological solutions in Africa and worldwide, firmly believing that the constraints of embedded systems are an opportunity to develop frugal, sustainable intelligence.

I am a Moroccan Embedded AI researcher and the inventor of SafeMotion, an innovative wearable device that leverages Edge AI to detect and prevent falls in the elderly with 98% accuracy. specializing in embedded systems and artificial intelligence. My... Show more

KuenHung is a seasoned statistical programmer with over a decade of experience in both academic research and the pharmaceutical industry. After earning a master’s degree in Statistics in 2010, he began his career at the Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica in Taiwan, building a strong foundation in R for data visualization and algorithm optimization. In 2013, he joined Parexel, working with both SAS and R, and translated a statistical method from R to SAS using PROC IML. He published two SAS visualization papers at PharmaSUG China and presented a Shiny-based study timeline visualization dashboard for programmer resource management at EU PhUSE. Now a Manager and Technical Lead at IQVIA, he actively contributes to R initiatives, serves on the R Task Force, and is deeply involved in R training.

KuenHung is a seasoned statistical programmer with over a decade of experience in both academic research and the pharmaceutical industry. After earning a master’s degree in Statistics in 2010, he began his career at the Institute of Statistical Scien... Show more

Erin Van Zomeren is an account manager for Innsena’s strategic communications practice. She is a core advisor for Innsena's HIE clients and those with an emphasis on statewide interoperability programs and social determinants of health.

Erin Van Zomeren is an account manager for Innsena’s strategic communications practice. She is a core advisor for Innsena's HIE clients and those with an emphasis on statewide interoperability programs and social determinants of health. Show more

I am a distinguished data science leader. I currently serve as Senior Director at Axtria Inc., where I lead the company’s decision science business across the Midwest and West Coast. I manage a five million dollar portfolio and guide a team of high performing data scientists who build advanced analytics and AI solutions for global biopharmaceutical clients. My work focuses on transforming commercial decision making, improving patient outcomes, and institutionalizing data driven strategies across large enterprises.

At Axtria, I have led several pioneering analytics initiatives. I developed a patient journey map for a cardiomyopathy therapy by analyzing more than fifty thousand EMR and claims records. This work uncovered diagnostic delays, identified adherence gaps, and enabled targeted interventions that improved therapy initiation by fifteen percent and adherence by twenty percent. For a leading HIV drug, I designed and implemented advanced multi touch attribution models that quantified the influence of interactions across HCPs, pharmacies, and digital channels, enabling more precise promotional decision making. I also built a comprehensive omnichannel orchestration strategy for a cancer drug, aligning marketing, medical, and compliance functions to deliver synchronized and compliant outreach. In addition, my work in econometric modeling for a CNS drug delivered a ten percent uplift in total sales through optimized budget allocation and a clear understanding of channel effectiveness.

My thought leadership has been featured at leading international conferences. I have delivered keynote addresses at the IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computer Sciences and Engineering and have been invited to speak at the IEEE International Conference on Contemporary Computing and Communications. My talk titled Leveraging Data Science for Transformative Healthcare Outcomes received significant engagement for its practical approach to integrating predictive analytics into healthcare ecosystem design. I have also contributed multiple scholarly works to international journals and IEEE venues, including Leveraging Statistical Programming for Adaptive Clinical Trial Designs at ICCSCM, Innovations in Multi Touch Attribution Models at the IEEE ESCI Conference, and Revolutionizing Customer Experience Through NLP and Sentiment Analysis Strategies at the IEEE CICTN Conference.

Across my career, I have been driven by a consistent mission to unlock measurable value through data. I have mentored and developed high performing analytics teams, scaled global capabilities, and advised senior leaders across healthcare, life sciences, insurance, retail, and manufacturing. My work stands at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and technology, ensuring that organizations can translate complex data into decisions that elevate outcomes for patients, customers, and businesses.

I have a proven track record of building, scaling, and elevating high-performing analytics and data science teams across multiple geographies. Throughout my leadership roles at Axtria, TheMathCompany, and Mu Sigma, I have hired and developed dozens of data scientists, analysts, and decision science professionals—creating strong talent pipelines, capability-building frameworks, and onboarding programs that accelerate both readiness and long-term success. I am deeply committed to coaching and mentoring, providing structured career development, real-time feedback, and hands-on guidance that helps my teams grow into strategic, client-facing leaders. My leadership style blends technical depth with people-focused mentorship, enabling me to build teams known for analytical rigor, commercial impact, and exceptional professional growth.

I continue to anchor my work in innovation, academic rigor, and a commitment to improving healthcare systems through the power of data science and artificial intelligence. My journey reflects a belief that the right analytical models, when combined with the right strategic intent, can meaningfully improve lives at scale.

I am a distinguished data science leader. I currently serve as Senior Director at Axtria Inc., where I lead the company’s decision science business across the Midwest and West Coast. I manage a five million dollar portfolio and guide a team of high p... Show more

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

Thangeswaran Natarajan is a seasoned Technology Leader and Senior Software Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience in embedded systems development across medical devices and autonomous automotive platforms. He has led global engineering teams for more than 14 years, successfully delivering complex, safety-critical products from concept through regulatory approval and commercialization.
Thangesh currently serves as Senior Software Engineering Manager at General Motors, leading teams focused on ASIL-D functional safety systems, SafeRTOS-based safety islands, and high-performance Linux platforms supporting infotainment and cloud applications. Previously at Rivian, he led a 40+ member engineering organization delivering embedded software for self-driving systems across the R1T, R1S, and Amazon EDV platforms. His expertise spans ADAS SoCs, secure bootloaders, OTA updates, middleware development, cybersecurity, and hardware abstraction layers.
In the medical device domain, Thangesh played a key leadership role at Stryker and Physio-Control in developing next-generation defibrillators and other life-critical systems. He has successfully delivered eight FDA (510k and PMA) and CE-certified medical products with zero field-related software failures in key programs. He is also a co-inventor on U.S. patent applications related to enhanced defibrillation technologies.
Thangesh holds an MBA from the University of Washington (3.81 GPA), an MS in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani, and a BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is PMP and PMI-ACP certified, Six Sigma Green Belt trained, and skilled in Linux, QNX, SafeRTOS, embedded C/C++, and safety-critical architecture. He is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving innovation, and delivering mission-critical systems with excellence.

Thangeswaran Natarajan is a seasoned Technology Leader and Senior Software Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience in embedded systems development across medical devices and autonomous automotive platforms. He has led global engineering ... Show more

Nagaraju Vedicherla is a highly accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience in analyzing, estimating, designing, and implementing stable enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies. He currently serves as Manager, Healthcare IT Solutions at Acentra Health, where he is a subject matter expert in healthcare claims processing, including State MMIS and Federal Workers’ Compensation systems.
Nagaraju has led global development teams to deliver mission-critical applications on time, with a proven track record in solution design, implementation, system modernization, and performance optimization. His technical expertise spans Java/J2EE, Spring framework, Microservices, Oracle Service Bus, JPA, Hibernate, XML, various databases (including Oracle, DB2, and MySQL), and multiple enterprise integration and automation tools. He has also contributed to projects in domains such as hospitality, travel and transport, telecom billing, media entertainment, and banking.
Nagaraju has managed end-to-end solution delivery, from requirements analysis to production support, and has introduced innovations that improved productivity and reduced manual intervention in claims processing. His leadership has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Acentra Health Top Performer and Excellence Awards, Mindtree SpotOn Award, SITA Certificate of Appreciation, and multiple IBM Bravo Awards.
Nagaraju holds a Master of Computer Applications from J.N.T. University College of Engineering (85.8%), Anantapur(Autonomous) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Sri Krishna Chaitanya Degree College (86%) affiliated to Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.

Nagaraju Vedicherla is a highly accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience in analyzing, estimating, designing, and implementing stable enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies. He currently serves as Manager, Healthcar... Show more

Mike Landeck led the security implementation and then operationalized two of the Country’s largest cloud-based healthcare IT projects. Mike has been responsible for the overall security of systems with financial transactions of over $4 billion per month, as well security programs regulated by HIPAA, SOX, PCI, FISMA (NIST 800-53) the IRS (FTI IRS 1075) and FedRAMP.

Mike is a frequent conference speaker and workshop presenter speaking across the Country on such topics as software security testing and security program management. Mike is a CISSP as well as a PCSM and has several degrees in the behavioral sciences. Mike is always happy to speak to charitable organizations on cyber security and staying safe online. See "Projects" below for details.

Mike Landeck led the security implementation and then operationalized two of the Country’s largest cloud-based healthcare IT projects. Mike has been responsible for the overall security of systems with financial transactions of over $4 billion per mo... Show more

Kristen Warden is an accomplished healthcare operator and value-based care (VBC) executive with a proven track record of building and scaling multi-state organizations serving seniors. As President and Chief Operating Officer at Theoria, she spearheads daily execution and process optimization across the clinical and growth teams. Driven by a deep passion for the intersection of senior housing, primary care, and value-based models, Kristen is dedicated to positioning Theoria as the leading platform and preferred partner for senior housing operators.

Most recently, Kristen served as the COO of ConcertoCare, where she scaled in-home, risk-bearing primary care models in partnership with major health plans to serve more than 80,000 homebound seniors. Prior to that, she was an early leadership team member at Oak Street Health, an industry-leading network of primary care centers delivering value-based care to Medicare-eligible older adults. Earlier in her career, she managed a portfolio of assisted living communities for Enlivant and built her operational foundation at DaVita Dialysis.

Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, two children, and their corgi.

Kristen Warden is an accomplished healthcare operator and value-based care (VBC) executive with a proven track record of building and scaling multi-state organizations serving seniors. As President and Chief Operating Officer at Theoria, she spearhea... Show more

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while Frode brings the technical imagination and engineering mindset. Together, they form the heart and structure of Sepha Soul.

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while F... Show more

Mary McGrath is a generalist with a specialty in the field of Education. She has taught foundational courses in Communication, Leadership Development, and Emotional Intelligence, as well as directed Residential Learning Communities for undergraduates, all at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC). At UIUC she also earned an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Aesthetics. Currently, Mary is working in academic medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, creating programs for faculty that facilitate their professional, personal, and creative development.

Mary McGrath is a generalist with a specialty in the field of Education. She has taught foundational courses in Communication, Leadership Development, and Emotional Intelligence, as well as directed Residential Learning Communities for undergraduates... Show more

Dami Junaid is a Senior Business Analyst and Product professional with 9+ years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives across startups, mid-size organisations, and Fortune 500 companies. She has worked across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Retail (E-commerce), Automotive, Transportation, and Finance, supporting both B2C and B2B organisations through complex product and delivery challenges.

She specialises in product discovery, business analysis, and strategy under ambiguity. Her work focuses on helping teams clarify problems before solutions are built, surface delivery risks early, and translate user and business needs into actionable outcomes. Her approach is iterative, user-centred, and grounded in critical thinking.

Having lived and worked across three continents (North America, Africa, and Europe), Dami brings something many teams don’t often have in the room: a global perspective shaped by lived experience, not just frameworks. She is particularly passionate about helping organisations navigate complexity, bridge communication gaps and build practical solutions.

Outside of work, Dami enjoys solo travel, exploring new cultures, singing, and swimming — experiences that continue to shape her curiosity, adaptability, and people-centred approach to problem-solving.

Dami Junaid is a Senior Business Analyst and Product professional with 9+ years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives across startups, mid-size organisations, and Fortune 500 companies. She has worked across Healthcare, Life Scienc... Show more

Hello! My name is Sagan, and I am a painter and author. In 2018 I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and now I speak at events about my journey through that, about art, and about philosophy.

Hello! My name is Sagan, and I am a painter and author. In 2018 I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and now I speak at events about my journey through that, about art, and about philosophy. Show more