Health & Medical

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

Aneesh Deshpande

Aneesh Deshpande

I'm a Hardware Engineer II at Medtronic's Neuromodulation Operating Unit (Core R&D), where I design embedded hardware for implantable devices that stimulate the nervous system. Before Medtronic, I built neuromodulation hardware at Nevro Corp. I hold a Master's in Embedded Systems from CU Boulder.

Most of my work lives in the messy middle; low-power analog and digital design, BLE and wireless protocols, and the hardware-firmware boundary where safety-critical systems either hold up or fall apart. I have a pending patent in the space and contribute to IEEE venues including TBioCAS, TBME, and EMBC.

I talk about what it actually takes to ship hardware in regulated industries.

I'm a Hardware Engineer II at Medtronic's Neuromodulation Operating Unit (Core R&D), where I design embedded hardware for implantable devices that stimulate the nervous system. Before Medtronic, I built neuromodulation hardware at Nevro Corp. I hold ... Show more

Ana Cascante

Ana Cascante

With a background in teaching and over 20 years experience as a physical therapist specializing in mental health, Ana is now diving head-first into the new-to-her world of frontend development. In her free time, she loves to climb, solve puzzles, take on DIY projects and spend time with her daughter. She’s excited to meet new faces, so don’t be shy—come on over and introduce yourself!

With a background in teaching and over 20 years experience as a physical therapist specializing in mental health, Ana is now diving head-first into the new-to-her world of frontend development. In her free time, she loves to climb, solve puzzles, tak... Show more

Richard Watkins, PhD

Richard Watkins, PhD

Dr. Richard L. Watkins is a scientist, strategist, and advocate working at the intersection of research, policy, and society. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Science Policy Action Network, Inc. (SPAN), where he is responsible for setting the organization’s overall direction and service strategy. He leads the development of SPAN’s consulting offerings and operational infrastructure, with a focus on impact across education, innovation, and public health.

Dr. Watkins holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.S. in Psychology from Fayetteville State University. His scientific background informs a systems-level approach to policy advising and program design, particularly in areas such as school safety, mental health, and science-based governance.

A dynamic communicator and bridge-builder, Dr. Watkins also hosts The Richard Watkins Podcast, a platform for thought leaders across disciplines. His work continues to shape public conversations and institutional strategies through science, equity, and community engagement.

Dr. Richard L. Watkins is a scientist, strategist, and advocate working at the intersection of research, policy, and society. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Science Policy Action Network, Inc. (SPAN), where he is responsible for setting ... Show more

Sridevi Nagarajan

Sridevi Nagarajan

Transformational R&D Leader delivering validated ROI through AI-enabled digital modernization, regulatory systems innovation, regulatory strategy development, and scaled global operating models. Proven expertise in architecting enterprise-wide frameworks adopted globally across regulatory affairs, CMC, clinical development, quality, and safety. Recognized as a thought leader on regulatory strategy and technology. Track record translating business strategy into operational capabilities that accelerate product approvals and optimize R&D portfolio performance

Transformational R&D Leader delivering validated ROI through AI-enabled digital modernization, regulatory systems innovation, regulatory strategy development, and scaled global operating models. Proven expertise in architecting enterprise-wide framew... Show more

Sam Akhmetzianov

Sam Akhmetzianov

Senior Marketing Manager at Ipsos, Healthcare.

Senior Marketing Manager at Ipsos, Healthcare. 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

Balasubramanian Rengasamy

Balasubramanian Rengasamy

Balasubramanian Rengasamy is a Lead Solutions Architect with 20+ years of professional experience in designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions, with a strong focus on the healthcare domain. His expertise spans Care Management, Utilization Management, Special Needs Programs, and Home Care solutions within Medicare and Medicaid ecosystems.
He currently works at Humana Inc., where he translates complex business requirements into scalable and efficient IT architectures. His core strengths include AI implementation and automation, system integration, and application modernization, helping improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.
Throughout his career, Balasubramanian has designed and implemented enterprise solutions covering case management, assessments, prior authorizations, care plans, and member outreach. He has led large-scale integrations across multiple platforms and developed enterprise APIs to enable seamless communication between internal systems and external partners.
His technical expertise includes Microsoft technologies such as .NET, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and service-oriented architecture, along with experience in Agile methodologies and the full software development lifecycle.
He has been recognized with multiple Star Awards for his contributions and impact. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and relevant professional certifications in artificial intelligence and Microsoft Azure fundamentals.
With extensive experience and a strong technical foundation, Balasubramanian continues to contribute to the development of robust and scalable healthcare technology solutions.

Balasubramanian Rengasamy is a Lead Solutions Architect with 20+ years of professional experience in designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions, with a strong focus on the healthcare domain. His expertise spans Care Management, Utilizat... Show more

Sheila Hall

Sheila Hall

Sheila Hall is a functional medicine health coach, reflexologist, and speaker specializing in nervous system regulation in midlife women. Her work bridges somatic therapy and clinical observation to support emotional, physical, and cognitive balance.

Sheila Hall is a functional medicine health coach, reflexologist, and speaker specializing in nervous system regulation in midlife women. Her work bridges somatic therapy and clinical observation to support emotional, physical, and cognitive balance. 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

Manas Paldhe

Manas Paldhe

I'm a lead engineer at Infinitus AI, where I'm building a safe and hallucination-free voice AI platform to automate phone calls in healthcare—freeing up providers to focus more on patient care and less on administrative overhead. Our systems blend large language models with real-time telephony to replace repetitive human workflows with intelligent automation.

Previously, I developed an automated video metadata extraction pipeline at ClipMine (acquired by Twitch), enabling scalable content understanding and discovery. Before that, during my time at Purdue University, I worked on advanced robotics systems that allowed humanoid robots to assist humans in disaster relief scenarios—pushing the boundaries of human-robot collaboration in high-stakes environments.

I'm a lead engineer at Infinitus AI, where I'm building a safe and hallucination-free voice AI platform to automate phone calls in healthcare—freeing up providers to focus more on patient care and less on administrative overhead. Our systems blend la... Show more

Izabela Gimenes

Izabela Gimenes

Doutora em Ciências e Biotecnologia (UFF), Bióloga (UFRJ), Mestra em Vigilância Sanitária e Especialista em Saúde Pública (INCQS/FIOCRUZ).

Destaca-se na área de inovação científica, onde coordena projetos premiados, como o 4º Prêmio Conexão Inova (2023) e o 5º Prêmio Conexão Inova (2025), além de ter trabalhos reconhecidos na 4ª Edição do encontro France-Brasil de Produtos Naturais (2024).

Gestora de Projetos na Coordenação-Geral de Inovação Aberta da Diretoria de Inovação - Gnova/Enap.
Atuou durante 23 anos como servidora na Fiocruz, com trajetória no Laboratório de Inovação na Gestão Pública, Pólen da ENSP/Fiocruz, como coordenadora do eixo de inovação aberta e comunidades, e no Instituto Ncional de Controle de Qualidade em saúde - INCQS/Fiocruz. Como pesquisadora, dedica-se ao desenvolvimento de metodologias inovadoras e atua como revisora de periódicos científicos.

Possui formação complementar em intraempreendedorismo (DF Inovador/Softex; FAPDF), BioStartups (SEBRAE) e Mulheres na Ciência e Inovação (Museu do Amanhã e British Council). É mentora e avaliadora de projetos e prêmios de inovação. É Head de Inovação da InovaHall.

Doutora em Ciências e Biotecnologia (UFF), Bióloga (UFRJ), Mestra em Vigilância Sanitária e Especialista em Saúde Pública (INCQS/FIOCRUZ). Destaca-se na área de inovação científica, onde coordena projetos premiados, como o 4º Prêmio Conexão Inova ... Show more

Vallikranth Ayyagari

Vallikranth Ayyagari

Vallikranth Ayyagari is a technology leader specializing in AI-driven healthcare systems, cloud-native architecture, and enterprise data integration. With over 15 years of experience, he has led large-scale digital transformation initiatives across organizations such as DaVita and UnitedHealth Group (Optum), building secure, scalable, and compliant platforms in highly regulated environments.

His expertise spans artificial intelligence adoption, interoperability, event-driven data platforms, and governance frameworks that enable real-time, patient-centric decision support. Vallikranth has architected systems supporting thousands of healthcare sites and large user bases, focusing on balancing innovation with regulatory compliance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

He is an active contributor to the technology community as a speaker, judge, and reviewer for global conferences, hackathons, and innovation awards. His thought leadership focuses on practical approaches to scaling AI safely in enterprise environments, bridging the gap between cutting-edge innovation and real-world implementation.

Vallikranth is passionate about advancing responsible AI adoption and shaping the future of intelligent, interoperable healthcare systems.

Vallikranth Ayyagari is a technology leader specializing in AI-driven healthcare systems, cloud-native architecture, and enterprise data integration. With over 15 years of experience, he has led large-scale digital transformation initiatives across o... Show more

Todd Shatkin

Todd Shatkin

Over the past 20 years, Todd E. Shatkin, DDS, has placed more than 20,000 mini dental implants.
He has utilized mini dental implants for denture stabilizations, single and multiple tooth replacements and for full arch reconstructions, with a success rate of 95%.
Dr. Shatkin’s seminal article “Mini Dental Implants for Long Term Fixed and Removable Prosthetics” was published in the Journal Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry February, 2007 issue pp 92-100 and has been well received.
His follow up article “Mini Dental Implants: A Retrospective Analysis of 5640 Implants Placed Over a 12-Year Period” was published in the Journal Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry September, 2012, Volume 33, Special Issue 3.
Because of positive experiences with mini dental implants, Dr. Shatkin developed the patented F.I.R.S.T® Technique (Fabricated Implant Restoration and Surgical Technique). This technique features a mini dental implant(s) with a lab fabricated, finished single tooth replacement in one visit, usually accomplished in less than thirty minutes, and to create the same results in less than an hour for three to five units, and less than two hours for a full arch restoration. With Dr. Shatkin’s technique and mini dental implants, patients enjoy not having to wait three to nine months for the healing and restoring of the implants. This happens with minimal or no patient discomfort, restorations at very affordable patient fees and the opportunity for the dentist to significantly build the practice’s earning with minimal startup costs.

“Increased demands for the functional and esthetic replacement of missing teeth have pushed mini dental implants to the forefront of our profession. Today, more than ever, the exciting treatment concept of mini dental implants has become an integral part of the general dental practice.” – Todd E. Shatkin, D.D.S.

Dr. Shatkin is a graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. He is the President Emeritus of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants and the owner of Shatkin F.I.R.S.T., LLC, a mini dental implant specialty laboratory. Dr. Shatkin has extensively lectured internationally on mini dental implants and is well respected as a world leader on mini dental implants. He practices full time in Amherst, a suburb of Buffalo, New York.

Over the past 20 years, Todd E. Shatkin, DDS, has placed more than 20,000 mini dental implants. He has utilized mini dental implants for denture stabilizations, single and multiple tooth replacements and for full arch reconstructions, with a success... Show more

Alan Spurway

Alan Spurway

I am a clinical engineer focused on the IT integration and cybersecurity of the medical devices at NS Health.

I am a clinical engineer focused on the IT integration and cybersecurity of the medical devices at NS Health. Show more

Lindsey Jarrett

Lindsey Jarrett

Lindsey Jarrett, PhD, serves as VP of Ethical AI Services at the Center for Practical Bioethics, and Adjunct Faculty for the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas Medical Center. She works to identify and articulate ethical problems, risks, and potential harms associated with the unexamined use of artificial intelligence and machine learning when applied to health information and services. Dr. Jarrett holds undergraduate degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Sociology and in Criminal Justice and Criminology (2004), a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and Administration from the University of Nottingham, (2007), and a Ph.D. in Therapeutic Science from the University of Kansas (2015). When she's not wearing her professional hat, you can find her living the Mom life, on the soccer field, listening to her husband's music, or giving her cat Otis all the pampering she deserves.

Lindsey Jarrett, PhD, serves as VP of Ethical AI Services at the Center for Practical Bioethics, and Adjunct Faculty for the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas Medical Center. She works to identify and articulate ethical ... 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

Peeyush Khandelwal

Peeyush Khandelwal

Peeyush Khandelwal is a seasoned business analyst and product manager with over two decades of experience in digital transformation, process improvement, and healthcare technology. Currently serving as a Senior Business Analyst at HCSC, he specializes in Enterprise Pharmacy Solutions, leveraging his deep expertise in Prescription Benefit Management (PBM) and healthcare system management to drive strategic initiatives.
Peeyush has played a pivotal role in enhancing digital pharmacy products, leading projects focused on Medical Drug Optimization, Gene and Cell Therapy, and Precision Medicine. His ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and bridge the gap between business and technology ensures seamless project execution, improved patient outcomes, and cost efficiency.
Previously, as a Product Manager at CVS Health, he managed digital pharmacy products and APIs, driving cost savings of over $5 million through enhancements in Prescription Fulfillment and Claims Processing. His expertise in agile methodologies and scrum frameworks has enabled successful product deliveries while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Peeyush is pursuing an MBA from UIUC and holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Rajasthan University. He is a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified ISC2 in Cybersecurity and AI-900 Certified in Artificial Intelligence. His contributions to the field have earned him accolades such as the CVS Health BACoE Quarterly Award and recognition from the Illinois Governor's Office for community service.
An advocate for data-driven decision-making and digital innovation, Peeyush continues to lead the way in transforming healthcare technology through advanced analytics, AI, and security frameworks. His expertise in client portal management, business requirements analysis, and change management makes him a key asset in the evolving healthcare and cybersecurity landscape.

Peeyush Khandelwal is a seasoned business analyst and product manager with over two decades of experience in digital transformation, process improvement, and healthcare technology. Currently serving as a Senior Business Analyst at HCSC, he specialize... Show more

Paul Ginsberg

Paul Ginsberg

Paul is an ADHD Life Coach for tech professionals, and was previously a Salesforce consultant for 15+ years winning a Golden Hoodie for his work in community building. His passion is unlocking potential. He helps ADHDers work with themselves more constructively, and to improve self-understanding, both at work and in other areas of life.

Paul also writes a popular blog about tech, business, coaching and other points of interest.

He offers a free 30 minute chat to find out more.

Paul is an ADHD Life Coach for tech professionals, and was previously a Salesforce consultant for 15+ years winning a Golden Hoodie for his work in community building. His passion is unlocking potential. He helps ADHDers work with themselves more con... Show more

Chioma Woko

Chioma Woko

Dr. Woko is a senior user researcher at Meta whose career sits at the intersection of public health, communication, and product monetization. Through her career she's built a unique skillset that connects a subject matter expertise on communication technology (i.e., social media and GenAI) to population health and consumer experiences.

As a user researcher at Meta she conducts research that helps connect businesses to the right customers through personalized and engaging content. She also serves as an panelist on Mathematica's external expert panel, where she provides technical assistance on Mathematica's health equity research and policy portfolio. Dr. Woko also sits on the advisory board of the University of Pennsylvania's Augmented and Extended Reality lab where she mentors doctoral students working to drive social impact through AI and AR/VR innovation.

Dr. Woko received her PhD in Health Communication from the University of Pennsylvania where she specialized in the spread of health misinformation online and its impact on marginalized populations. She has published research on topics including COVID-19, vaccine uptake, tobacco use, nutrition and physical activity, and sexual and reproductive health.

Dr. Woko is a senior user researcher at Meta whose career sits at the intersection of public health, communication, and product monetization. Through her career she's built a unique skillset that connects a subject matter expertise on communication t... Show more

Reginald Ifeanyi Ozougwu

Reginald Ifeanyi Ozougwu

Reginald Ozougwu is a Senior Software Engineer specialising in distributed systems, cloud-native platforms, and event-driven architectures. Over the past eight years, he has designed and delivered high-scale backend systems across finance, trading, risk management, healthcare, government, and e-commerce sectors.

He focuses on building resilient microservices and real-time data platforms using technologies such as C#, .NET, Azure, and AWS. His work includes transforming legacy monolithic applications into event-driven architectures that enable scalable data pipelines and analytics workflows.

Reginald is particularly interested in how application architecture can produce analytics-ready data streams that power modern data science systems, real-time monitoring, and machine learning pipelines.

Reginald Ozougwu is a Senior Software Engineer specialising in distributed systems, cloud-native platforms, and event-driven architectures. Over the past eight years, he has designed and delivered high-scale backend systems across finance, trading, r... Show more

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologies, Maneesh leads global technical infrastructure projects under the CTO’s office. His leadership is pivotal in driving initiatives around global observability, Splunk infrastructure modernization, mainframe monitoring integrations, and license utilization analytics through Power BI.
Before this, Maneesh was the Delivery Director at Tangent Services Corporation, where he successfully steered AWS cloud and on-premise application development initiatives, leading high-performing, cross-functional teams while optimizing quality, compliance, and risk management across delivery lifecycles.
During his decade-long tenure at NTT Data Inc., he held several impactful roles, including Sr. Technical Program Manager for Citibank NA and Service Delivery Leader for Honeywell. At Citibank, he led a $14M program overseeing regulatory, business, and tech compliance initiatives and managed large-scale applications leveraging AI/ML and NLP. At Honeywell, he championed the global rollout of the PROS AI-powered pricing tool across regions, significantly improving pricing accuracy and automation.
Earlier, Maneesh held roles as Sr. Technical Delivery Lead and Cloud & DevOps Engineer at Enterprise Holdings, where he transformed digital architecture for flagship rental websites like Enterprise, Alamo, and National. His work contributed to $200M+ in revenue while overseeing AEM upgrades and end-to-end DevOps transformation.
At Hilton Worldwide, he led critical releases and DevOps transitions, including implementing Hilton’s groundbreaking “Digital Key” technology, now a flagship contactless guest experience across thousands of properties.
Maneesh’s foundational experience began at Siemens Information Systems, where for over six years he led development of advanced medical imaging solutions (Syngo ArchNet, Syngo fastView), implementing enhancements in DICOM image processing and remote data sharing.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (C-DAC, Pune), a Master’s in Computer Applications (Punjab Technical University), and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Guru Nanak Dev University).
Maneesh is highly credentialed with multiple industry certifications, including PMI-ACP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Fundamentals, and multiple Adobe and Splunk certifications. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow Member of IETE, and actively Contributes to community service as a cricket coach and coordinator at the North Atlanta Cricket Academy.

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologi... Show more

Sierra Domb

Sierra Domb

Sierra Domb is a globally recognized speaker, health communicator, medical advocate, and research collaborator who has helped advance education, physician-patient communication, and care for under-recognized neurological and chronic conditions, including Visual Snow Syndrome, Erythromelalgia, autoimmune disorders, and overlooked topics in women’s health and neuroscience. She has created research collaborations, global educational resources, and patient-centered humanitarian programs that promote health literacy, resilience through adversity, and healthcare reform. Drawing on her personal experience living with complex medical conditions, Sierra has transformed challenges into actionable efforts that educate, inspire, and bridge gaps between patients, doctors, and researchers. Her presentations combine personal, professional, and academic expertise with compassion and science, making complex ideas accessible, highlighting the connection between physical and mental health, and providing practical, evidence-based strategies to help audiences better understand and navigate healthcare.

Sierra Domb is a globally recognized speaker, health communicator, medical advocate, and research collaborator who has helped advance education, physician-patient communication, and care for under-recognized neurological and chronic conditions, inclu... Show more

Vitalii Markus

Vitalii Markus

Hey, I'm Vitalii, an Android Engineer at Flo Health Inc. We're building "The #1 women's health app worldwide with 60 million monthly active users." I'm working in the Health Monitor team, responsible for providing our customers with the most relevant information about their health, symptoms, and patterns.
Living in Barcelona provides an excellent opportunity for an active lifestyle and many outdoor activities. I usually play tennis and beach volleyball with our IT community; sometimes, we hike in the beautiful places of Catalonia; in our free time, we enjoy local restaurants and craft breweries and discuss new trends in IT.
The rest of the time, I usually spend time with my family, kid, and 8-kilos cat.

Hey, I'm Vitalii, an Android Engineer at Flo Health Inc. We're building "The #1 women's health app worldwide with 60 million monthly active users." I'm working in the Health Monitor team, responsible for providing our customers with the most relevant... Show more

Lee Kim

Lee Kim

Lee Kim is Principal of Keytera, providing consulting and expert witness services in AI, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology governance. She is also an attorney whose practice includes privacy, cybersecurity, AI, intellectual property, and corporate law. Lee is an AV-Preeminent peer review rated attorney according to Martindale-Hubbell.

Lee serves as faculty for IANS Research, is a content contributor for the SANS Institute, and participates as a team leader and analyst in the Public-Private Analytic Exchange Program (AEP) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis on behalf of ODNI.

Lee is the author of the forthcoming book Healthcare Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection: Present and Future (Routledge).

Lee Kim is Principal of Keytera, providing consulting and expert witness services in AI, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology governance. She is also an attorney whose practice includes privacy, cybersecurity, AI, intellectual property, and corpora... Show more

Ismaël Hassane

Ismaël Hassane

Cloud Solution Architect with 10 years of experience, Ismaël specialises in data, analytics, and AI platforms. He held various positions as a developer and architect in both pre-sales and implementation roles. On a daily basis, He contributes to the technological transformation journey of a wide range of sectors across EMEA (Healthcare, Banking, Finance, Public Sector, etc).

Cloud Solution Architect with 10 years of experience, Ismaël specialises in data, analytics, and AI platforms. He held various positions as a developer and architect in both pre-sales and implementation roles. On a daily basis, He contributes to the ... Show more

Victoria McGillivray

Victoria McGillivray

Dr Victoria Stephen is an experienced doctor and international speaker.

Dr Victoria Stephen is an experienced doctor and international speaker. Show more

Samantha Ridgway de Lory

Samantha Ridgway de Lory

Samantha is a visionary who bridges the gap between ancient wisdom, modern medicine, and artificial intelligence. As the founder of Manifesting Desires, she specializes in "Human Architecture"—optimizing the physical and digital environments where we live and work. Uniquely, she is a pioneer in "Persona Engineering," having developed proprietary frameworks to architect Custom AI Agents that mimic human empathy and intuition. She teaches leaders how to build "teams of teammates" that include both humans and AI, fostering a symbiotic relationship between biological and digital consciousness to solve complex health and business challenges.

Samantha is a visionary who bridges the gap between ancient wisdom, modern medicine, and artificial intelligence. As the founder of Manifesting Desires, she specializes in "Human Architecture"—optimizing the physical and digital environments where we... Show more

Ensieh Shervin Shegeft

Ensieh Shervin Shegeft

Ensieh Shervin Shegeft is an analyst in the health care industry with more than twenty years of professional experience built across different organizations and roles. Her background includes project coordination, human resources support, and benefits administration, all performed with steady focus and accountability. She is known for being dependable and attentive to detail, qualities that have earned trust over time. Her work style reflects consistency and cooperation, contributing to stable outcomes and respectful professional relationships.

Shervin was born outside the United States and later relocated with her family, adapting to a new culture and environment during her formative years. Growing up in new communities required patience and resilience, which became lasting personal strengths. She completed her education step by step, earning an associate-level degree before completing a bachelor’s degree in business administration. This achievement represented a meaningful milestone and reflected dedication, perseverance, and strong family encouragement.

Shervin Shegeft entered the workforce after completing her education and gradually developed a broad range of skills across multiple industries. While building her career, she was also raising two children, balancing professional responsibilities with family needs through careful planning and discipline. She approached each position with the goal of long-term stability, valuing consistency and reliability. Her ability to manage both work and home life demonstrated commitment and a steady sense of responsibility.

Shervin considers being a mother her most important role and has always remained closely involved in her children’s lives. She regularly volunteered in educational settings, supported school events, and assisted with classroom activities whenever possible. Being present and supportive was a priority, even during demanding work periods. As her children grew older and became more independent, maintaining strong connections and shared experiences continued to guide her daily life and personal decisions.

Shervin believes in contributing to her community through practical and meaningful actions. Over the years, she has volunteered her time, shared creative skills with young students, and participated in donation efforts during seasonal holidays. These activities were motivated by a desire to help rather than by a passion for recognition. She values giving back in simple ways that foster connection and support, finding quiet fulfillment in contributing to others' well-being.

Shervin Shegeft enjoys creative activities that provide balance and relaxation outside of work. Drawing and painting are personal outlets that allow her to slow down and focus, often through small, thoughtful projects made for loved ones. She also enjoys knitting, creating valuable items that combine care and patience. These hobbies offer a sense of calm and accomplishment, reinforcing the importance of taking time for creativity and reflection.

Shervin has a strong interest in cooking and baking, often preparing meals inspired by her cultural background and sharing them with family. Food has long been a way for her to express care, connection, and gratitude. She also enjoys interior design, finding satisfaction in arranging spaces thoughtfully and creating balanced environments. This interest has sparked curiosity about exploring real estate in the future, where creativity and attention to detail align naturally.

Ensieh Shervin Shegeft values spending quality time with her family and appreciates simple shared moments, such as watching movies together when time allows. She enjoys a wide range of film styles, finding meaning in both lighthearted and reflective stories. These moments highlight what matters most to her. Across her career, personal interests, and daily routines, family remains the foundation of her life and the central influence behind her priorities.

Ensieh Shervin Shegeft is an analyst in the health care industry with more than twenty years of professional experience built across different organizations and roles. Her background includes project coordination, human resources support, and benefit... Show more

Eftychia Kontou

Eftychia Kontou

Registered Nutritionist & Expert in Clinical Nutrition and Diagnostics

Efi has been a dedicated nutritionist since 2006, with a strong academic foundation and over 15 years of professional experience. She earned her degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in Greece before completing a master’s degree in Diabetes Mellitus in London. Her passion for advancing healthcare led her to conduct research on insulin sensitivity and diabetes at the renowned August Krogh Institute in Copenhagen.

Now based in Germany, Efi has expanded her expertise as a registered nutritionist specializing in diagnostics for complex health issues, working in close collaboration with doctors. Her integrative approach combines science-backed nutritional strategies, diagnostic evaluations, and therapeutic interventions, such as vitamin and mineral infusion therapy. Certified in managing irritable bowel syndrome and gut microbiome health, Efi is skilled at interpreting bloodwork to recommend tailored supplement regimens.

Efi's work is deeply patient-centered, addressing the needs of infants, children, and adults. Her methods include motivational techniques, systemic analysis, and intuitive eating, ensuring a holistic approach to wellness. In cooperation with medical professionals, she also incorporates bioidentical hormone therapy into treatment plans.

Efi's areas of expertise span metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal health, fertility and pregnancy nutrition, food intolerances, and more. Whether guiding patients through post-surgical nutrition or managing chronic conditions, she empowers individuals to achieve sustainable health and well-being.

Her philosophy echoes the timeless wisdom of Hippocrates:
"Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food."

Registered Nutritionist & Expert in Clinical Nutrition and Diagnostics Efi has been a dedicated nutritionist since 2006, with a strong academic foundation and over 15 years of professional experience. She earned her degree in Nutrition and Diete... Show more

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