Health & Medical

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

Devika Rajhamundry

Devika Rajhamundry

Devika Rajhamundry is an accomplished data warehousing and business intelligence professional with extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise data solutions across healthcare and financial services environments. She has built a reputation for leading complex data integration initiatives, developing scalable data warehouse architectures, and enabling organizations to transform large volumes of operational data into actionable insights. Her expertise spans data modeling, ETL architecture, database administration, and enterprise reporting solutions built on Microsoft Business Intelligence technologies.
In her current leadership role at Keck Medicine of USC, Devika manages business intelligence and data warehouse initiatives that support strategic decision-making across the organization. She works closely with senior leadership, technical teams, and operational stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust analytics solutions. Her work focuses on building reliable ETL pipelines, integrating data from multiple enterprise systems, and delivering analytical tools that support revenue cycle operations, financial reporting, and operational performance monitoring. Devika also guides development teams, establishes best practices for ETL design and deployment, and ensures data accuracy and system reliability through strong governance and change management processes.
Throughout her career, Devika has contributed to large-scale enterprise systems that integrate diverse data sources and support mission-critical reporting and analytics. She has led the design and implementation of data extraction and transformation frameworks, developed complex SQL logic and stored procedures for performance-optimized data processing, and implemented automated monitoring and validation processes to maintain data integrity. Her projects have supported healthcare analytics platforms, provider data integration systems, building business intelligence applications, and regulatory reporting systems within major financial institutions.
Devika combines strong technical expertise with collaborative leadership, enabling teams to deliver high-quality analytics solutions that drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making. Her multidisciplinary background in computer science and healthcare administration further strengthens her ability to bridge technology and healthcare operations, allowing organizations to leverage data as a strategic asset for continuous improvement and innovation.

Devika Rajhamundry is an accomplished data warehousing and business intelligence professional with extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise data solutions across healthcare and financial services environments. She has built a reputa... Show more

Benjamin Krah

Benjamin Krah

Benjamin Krah is a Senior Architect at Provectus Technologies and an expert in hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Windows Server and Exchange Online.

He supports companies from various industries and in different sizes, such as healthcare, regulated, non-profit and manufacturing in developing a cloud adoption strategy and enabling the infrastructure for introducing cloud services.

With +20 years of experience in on premises infrastructures and Microsoft Cloud services, Ben has deep technical expertise in numerous products and technologies and loves sharing his knowledge by writing blogs, concepts and documentations as well as speaking at events.

He also has a strong expertise in Microsoft licensing and helps companies with optimizing their licensing strategy and usage.

Benjamin Krah is a Senior Architect at Provectus Technologies and an expert in hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Windows Server and Exchange Online. He supports companies from various industries and in different size... Show more

Denise Bronner

Denise Bronner

Denise N Bronner, Ph.D. has roughly 15 years of organizational thought leadership experience within the global healthcare space and has held various roles in academia, consulting, pharma, and venture capital. During her career, she has specialized in health equity, data-driven global therapy program strategy development, pitch and storytelling refinement, and identifying business opportunities within pharma. Beyond her professional endeavors, she's passionate about enhancing diversity in STEM fields, serving on advisory boards, participating as a judge in pitch/business competitions, and mentoring young professionals. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University, a Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, and certification from the Venture Capital Executive Program from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. She is the founder of Empactful Ventures which currently consults healthcare-focused startups and venture funds, she is a member of the Clinical Leader editorial board, a Board Director for healthtech startup Naviday Health, and a Board Director for the patient advocacy group We Are ILL.

Denise N Bronner, Ph.D. has roughly 15 years of organizational thought leadership experience within the global healthcare space and has held various roles in academia, consulting, pharma, and venture capital. During her career, she has specialized in... Show more

Liene Luksika

Liene Luksika

Data scientist by training and product owner by passion with experience ranging from highly regulated healthcare industry to fluid open source ecosystem.

Data scientist by training and product owner by passion with experience ranging from highly regulated healthcare industry to fluid open source ecosystem. Show more

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Disease specialist who practices at Tampa Heart & Vascular Associates in Florida. His work focuses on diagnosing and treating patients with heart and vascular conditions through interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures. As a structural heart disease specialist, he performs complex coronary interventions, structural heart valve treatments, and endovascular therapies. His clinical approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, efficient care, and treatment plans designed around each patient’s cardiovascular needs.

Along with his clinical practice, Konstantinos remains active in academic medicine. He serves as a Collaborative Associate Professor of Cardiology in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He also holds an academic role as Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiology, Division of Internal Medicine, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. These roles allow him to participate in educational activities and collaborate with physicians and researchers involved in cardiovascular care and research.

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis has developed professional collaborations with academic institutions and cardiovascular specialists in both the United States and Europe. Through these professional relationships, he participates in academic discussions and research initiatives aimed at advancing cardiovascular medicine. His involvement in international collaboration supports the exchange of medical knowledge and clinical experience among physicians working in interventional cardiology.

Patients at Tampa Heart & Vascular Associates receive a wide range of cardiovascular services. These services include diagnostic imaging, advanced intravascular imaging techniques such as IVUS and OCT, and specialized clinics for heart failure and lipid disorders. The practice also provides interventional cardiology procedures, including complex PCI, and structural heart therapies, including TAVR, MitraClip, ASD/PFO closure, and Watchman procedures. Additional care includes pacemaker and rhythm management, treatment of peripheral arterial disease, vein care, cardio-oncology services, and cardiac clearance before surgical procedures.

Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD, has also contributed to cardiovascular research through academic publications and collaborations with other medical specialists. He has authored and co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications related to cardiovascular and interventional cardiology. His research interests include coronary calcium modification, structural heart intervention techniques, catheter-based therapies, and long-term outcomes following complex PCI procedures.

Marmagkiolis completed medical school at Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki in Greece. He later earned an MBA from the Open University of Cyprus and completed the Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Born in Kavala, Greece, he is married with four children and speaks Greek, English, and French, and holds both U.S. and Greek citizenship.

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Disease specialist who practices at Tampa Heart & Vascular Associates in Florida. His work focuses on diagnosing and treating patients with heart and va... Show more

Steven Langer

Steven Langer

As a trusted international keynote speaker and author, Steven is known for cutting through the noise and shifting the mindset on wellness. He combines compelling stories, thought-provoking data, and practical insight to inspire real change.

Steven leaves audiences with more than inspiration. He equips them with tools to move forward in ways that feel clear, authentic, and achievable. Whether he is speaking to executives, frontline workers, or leadership teams, people consistently say the same thing: they feel seen, understood, and ready to lead, live, and connect with intention.

His keynotes address the real pressures people face every day and offer actionable ways to build a coherent life and healthier workplaces. Steven creates the space for audiences to think differently, ask better questions, and reconnect with what matters most.

If you are looking for a speaker who will bring clarity to your teams and move the conversation forward in a meaningful way, Steven Langer is the voice you want in the room.

As a trusted international keynote speaker and author, Steven is known for cutting through the noise and shifting the mindset on wellness. He combines compelling stories, thought-provoking data, and practical insight to inspire real change. Steven... Show more

Melissa Turkal

Melissa Turkal

Dr. Melissa Turkal is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner from Pittsburgh. She is faculty at Robert Morris University, where she teaches in the graduate PMHNP-DNP program. She has presented at the PCNP Annual Education Conference, the Greater Pittsburgh Nursing Research Conference, and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society’s Pittsburgh Chapter. Her original research has been published in the Journal of Nursing Education and Practice.

Her clinical experience includes working in acute care, emergency psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, correctional mental health, community mental health, and private practice. She prioritizes treating women and LGBTQIA+ individuals with ADHD, mood, anxiety, and trauma related disorders. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health.

Dr. Melissa Turkal is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner from Pittsburgh. She is faculty at Robert Morris University, where she teaches in the graduate PMHNP-DNP program. She has presented at the PCNP Annual Education Conference, the G... Show more

Iuliia Kolisnyk

Iuliia Kolisnyk

My name is Iuliia and I'm a huge Salesforce fan. My journey with Salesforce began in 2010, and it has been a perfect match ever since. Before discovering Salesforce, I had extensive experience with various web technologies, but what truly captivated me was Salesforce's unique approach to solution-building. It challenges you to constantly think about the most effective implementation strategies. While there were (and still are :) ) many factors to consider and limitations to navigate, I find that these challenges often lead to elegant solutions. I love that Salesforce is constantly evolving the technology, you are always learning and growing.
I currently hold the full suite of certifications that allowed me to become a Salesforce Certified Application Architect, and am just two certifications away from becoming a Certified System Architect. I'm on my way!
My experience spans across the healthcare, financial services, education sectors, and I’ve recently added Agentforce to the mix. I'm passionate about opening new doors with Salesforce, exploring new areas, building strong customer relationships, seeing how our work makes clients happy, meeting new people, understanding their needs, and finding the best ways to help them achieve their goals.

My name is Iuliia and I'm a huge Salesforce fan. My journey with Salesforce began in 2010, and it has been a perfect match ever since. Before discovering Salesforce, I had extensive experience with various web technologies, but what truly captivated ... Show more

Armin Ernst

Armin Ernst

Dr. Armin Ernst is an international healthcare executive with over 35 years of experience in clinical medicine, academic leadership, and health system development. His work has taken him across several continents, including North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Through each role, he has focused on improving care delivery models while maintaining a strong connection to the clinical foundations that first defined his path in healthcare.

Armin has served in multiple CEO roles, leading organizations through significant growth, operational transformation, and system reform. His leadership has emphasized collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve effective and sustainable health outcomes. He continues to contribute to developing accountable, patient-focused care models that support long-term improvements in quality, access, and efficiency.

Dr. Ernst completed his medical education in Europe and moved to the United States for advanced clinical training. He pursued an internal medicine residency and a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship. He also earned a graduate degree in healthcare management to support his transition into executive leadership. This background allows him to bridge modern healthcare systems' clinical and administrative aspects with a balanced perspective and discipline.

Armin Ernst, MD, is known for helping design and implement integrated delivery systems in various healthcare settings. His work has included developing high-performance care networks and working with health authorities to create structures aligned with policy and frontline realities. He has also engaged with ministries of health and global partners to introduce models that reduce disparities and support more coordinated care.

Armin was a leader in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping expand ICU capacity and implement treatment protocols in a cross-border context. He was involved in building a new medical education program to improve physician training and increase access to care in regions with limited resources. His contributions during this time demonstrated a sense of urgency and a focus on future preparedness.

Dr. Ernst has led a large ambulatory care group and previously directed specialty services at a major teaching hospital. He managed teams across multiple locations in both roles and developed systems to improve clinical integration. His mentorship has shaped the careers of many healthcare professionals who have advanced into influential roles within academic and clinical institutions.

Armin Ernst of Malta has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks, contributing to the scientific understanding of pulmonary disease and healthcare delivery innovation. He frequently shares his insights at international conferences and remains active in discussions shaping the direction of global healthcare. His academic work is closely tied to his commitment to real-world problem-solving in medicine.

Armin also supports humanitarian organizations and charitable causes alongside his family. He approaches leadership with a sense of service, humility, and accountability. His work continues to reflect a mission-driven commitment to building health systems that are reliable, inclusive, and capable of responding to both present and future challenges.

Dr. Armin Ernst is an international healthcare executive with over 35 years of experience in clinical medicine, academic leadership, and health system development. His work has taken him across several continents, including North America, Europe, Lat... Show more

Eli Holderness

Eli Holderness

Eli has been in tech since being released back into the wild from studying maths at university 9 years ago. They've spent their time working in industries ranging from telecoms to biotech to analog circuit design to developer advocacy, continually getting nerd-sniped along the way. These days, they work at the Bennett Institute as a Research Software Advocate, helping to build the next generation of healthcare research tooling. In their spare time, they like to go bouldering, knit and sew, and hang out with their cat.

Eli has been in tech since being released back into the wild from studying maths at university 9 years ago. They've spent their time working in industries ranging from telecoms to biotech to analog circuit design to developer advocacy, continually ge... Show more

Paul Svetz

Paul Svetz

With 25 + years in the medical field, Paul Svetz has learned that physicians are first-and-foremost dedicated to the patient. Paul has worked for Fortune 100 companies like Astra-Zeneca and Merck and has partnered with companies like Pfizer both as a representative and District Manager. With this experience Paul has noticed that reimbursements for most physicians have diminished.
Over the years, I have seen the importance of expanding diagnostic capabilities to improve patient outcomes. I founded Medical Edge Solutions to help healthcare providers identify best-in-class medical technologies that enhance patient care and provide access to advanced diagnostic testing. The formula is simple: find ways to better care for patients with products and services that deliver meaningful clinical value. We don’t focus on all. We focus on the best. I’d invite any physician office to set a time to speak with us further. I’m confident we can help them serve their patients better. Paul and his wife Marcie live in Buford, GA with 3 children. In his free time Paul enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include fishing, golf, and scuba diving. Paul attends 12stone church in Buford GA.

With 25 + years in the medical field, Paul Svetz has learned that physicians are first-and-foremost dedicated to the patient. Paul has worked for Fortune 100 companies like Astra-Zeneca and Merck and has partnered with companies like Pfizer both as a... Show more

Gregory Carpenter, DrPH

Gregory Carpenter, DrPH

Dr. Gregory Carpenter is a cybersecurity and biomedical systems strategist specializing in information warfare, deception, and the protection of complex, high-risk environments. He serves as Principal Partner at CW PENSEC, leading initiatives across cyber operations, medical device security, and global health systems.

A former U.S. Army cyber, medical service and counterintelligence professional with experience supporting national-level missions, his work focuses on how threats propagate across technical, biological, and cognitive systems.

Dr. Carpenter is a co-author of Reverse Deception and author of The Nation That Had to Be Built: Design, Loyalty, and the End of Conditional Union, a systems analysis of the evolution of the Constitution. He is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Special Operations Medical Association and a fellow at the Royal Society of the Arts.

Dr. Gregory Carpenter is a cybersecurity and biomedical systems strategist specializing in information warfare, deception, and the protection of complex, high-risk environments. He serves as Principal Partner at CW PENSEC, leading initiatives across ... Show more

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner is a Telecommunications Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Azure AI Architect who has spent the last several years doing one thing: making AI actually work in the real world — securely, responsibly, and at scale.
He coaches Microsoft employees and top global partners on data, AI, and Copilot at L200 through L400 in collaboration with lab providers including Technofocus, Skillable, and Spektra Labs. He has presented at the Microsoft AI Tour, the North America MCT Summit in Redmond, and community events across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
He is also the founder of GDO Health GmbH, a Swiss health tech startup using privacy-preserving generative AI to expand mental health access for Spanish-speaking populations — built with clinical partners, Swiss data residency, and zero tolerance for shortcuts.
His current obsession: helping organizations move from AI experimentation to agent-first operating models that hold up under scrutiny. He serves on the AI Certs Advisory Board and spends a lot of time thinking about who is liable when the agent gets it wrong.

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner is a Telecommunications Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Azure AI Architect who has spent the last several years doing one thing: making AI actually work in the real world — securely, responsibly, and at scale. He ... Show more

Sinchan Banerjee

Sinchan Banerjee

Sinchan Banerjee is currently a Director of Enterprise Architecture at UST who architects and drives delivery of enterprise-grade data platforms, large-scale data migrations, and digital transformations for the US healthcare industry. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, he has architected, implemented, and delivered data engineering solutions for both batch and streaming workloads with terabytes of data in cloud and on-premises environments.He develops data strategy of next generation products, leads research on how Generative AI can augment data engineering and drives delivery of enterprise-grade data platforms, large-scale data migrations, and digital transformations for the US healthcare industry.His research interests include Agentic AI, data engineering automation, and intelligent data applications.

An expert in scalable data architectures, AWS and Azure stack, service-oriented architectures, and various big data and streaming tools. For his decade long expertise in building data engineering solution, Packt invited him to author their flagship book on data engineering - “Scalable Data Architecture with Java”. He is also lead author of a patent on Predictive analytics and has published several research papers.

Sinchan Banerjee is currently a Director of Enterprise Architecture at UST who architects and drives delivery of enterprise-grade data platforms, large-scale data migrations, and digital transformations for the US healthcare industry. With over 15 y... Show more

Sadiq Ahmed

Sadiq Ahmed

I am a Sr. Consultant at Quantum Technology Inc, where I provide software consultancy services for Architecture, Design and Development of Enterprise-level applications and system integration solutions using Microsoft and open-source technologies. Master in Computer Science (MCS) and have over 24 years of experience in multiple domains of business, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cloud, big data, and mixed reality.

My mission is to leverage my expertise in AI and ML to build cutting-edge solutions that solve real-world problems and create value for my clients. I am proficient in C#, Python, Unity, Azure, OpenAI, and other tools and frameworks that enable me to design and implement innovative and scalable solutions. I am also a certified programmer, developer, and AI specialist, as well as a speaker, trainer, and visiting faculty in the field of AI and ML.

Domains:
Business Application, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Image Processing, Finance, B2B, Operation Research, VoIP, Security Application Forensics, SSL VPN, e-commerce, Social, Content management, Cloud, Big Data, NoSQL, Medical - Health, Financial products including enterprise Framework as well as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality and many more.

Specialties:
Azure, C#, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Python, Unity3D, C++/C, Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality (VR) Augmented Reality (AR), ASP.NET, .NET, OOP, ORM (Entity Framework), Architecture Pattern, OOAD, Design Pattern, UML, SOA, Web API, LINQ, TFS, GitHub, Visual Studio, SQL Server, Oracle, NoSQL (MongoDB, Cosmos DB), HoloLens, OpenAI, Azure ML, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services etc.

Education & Certifications:
Masters in computer science (MCS) along with many academic and commercial certificates.
For further details, please see LinkedIn section for Azure, Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, etc.

I am a Sr. Consultant at Quantum Technology Inc, where I provide software consultancy services for Architecture, Design and Development of Enterprise-level applications and system integration solutions using Microsoft and open-source technologies. Ma... Show more

Jasper Theunis

Jasper Theunis

Jasper is a curious, creative and versatile data & visualization expert who loves to tackle data challenges.
He strongly believes in the power and the value of data and will only be satisfied when stories can be told based on the gained insights.
Initially started as a SAS developer but evolved to a seasoned all-round BI profile with proven experience (15y+) on different Business Intelligence platforms. He worked for various financial institutions in Belgium but loves exploring other sectors as well: telecom, public services, retail and healthcare...

Jasper is a curious, creative and versatile data & visualization expert who loves to tackle data challenges. He strongly believes in the power and the value of data and will only be satisfied when stories can be told based on the gained insights. ... 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

Rajesh Shanam

Rajesh Shanam

Rajesh Shanam is an accomplished Senior Software Engineer with over nine years of experience specializing in Salesforce development and DevOps strategy, particularly within the healthcare technology sector. He is a certified Salesforce professional recognized for driving enterprise-level Salesforce DevOps transformations and designing robust, automated CI/CD pipelines.
At Optum Services, Rajesh currently leads high-impact DevOps initiatives that enhance deployment efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance. His technical toolkit includes Salesforce DX, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and CLI scripting. Rajesh has successfully implemented Git-based version control strategies, pre-deployment validation systems, and automated testing frameworks that consistently achieve over 90% code coverage and a 70% reduction in deployment failures.
Throughout his career, Rajesh has built and deployed scalable Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce, and led integrations with REST/SOAP APIs and middleware solutions. He has championed enterprise-wide migrations from Salesforce Classic to Lightning Experience and led data modeling efforts that support thousands of users globally.
His earlier roles at IT Resources Inc and Indus Group Inc involved major CRM migration projects, automation of business workflows, and performance tuning of Salesforce platforms, reflecting his end-to-end expertise in Salesforce SDLC and Agile project delivery.
Rajesh holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University and a Bachelor’s degree from Holy Mary Institute of Technology and Science in India. He is certified in Salesforce Administration, Advanced Administration, Platform Development, and App Building.
A regular Dreamforce attendee and active contributor to the Trailblazer and Stack Exchange communities, Rajesh also leads internal training on Salesforce LWC and CI/CD best practices. His work has been recognized through multiple Bravo awards and accolades for timely project delivery and innovation in DevOps automation.

Rajesh Shanam is an accomplished Senior Software Engineer with over nine years of experience specializing in Salesforce development and DevOps strategy, particularly within the healthcare technology sector. He is a certified Salesforce professional r... Show more

Siri Yellu

Siri Yellu

Siri Yellu is a Research Assistant and Computer Science professional specializing in Data Science and Machine Learning. Her work focuses on building reliable and interpretable machine learning systems, with experience spanning feature engineering, evaluation-driven modeling, and applied AI system design.

She is the first author of peer-reviewed publications in IEEE and Springer conferences, where her research explores handcrafted image features, Bayesian optimization, ensemble learning, and generative models for medical image analysis, computational pathology, and multimodal AI applications. Her work emphasizes bridging rigorous evaluation with practical system design to ensure models are not only accurate, but trustworthy and maintainable.

Siri enjoys working at the intersection of theory and practice, translating research insights into real-world AI systems. She is particularly interested in applied machine learning architectures, system reliability, and building AI solutions that can be confidently deployed and maintained by engineering teams.

Siri Yellu is a Research Assistant and Computer Science professional specializing in Data Science and Machine Learning. Her work focuses on building reliable and interpretable machine learning systems, with experience spanning feature engineering, e... Show more

Kaleb Garner

Kaleb Garner

Developer specializing in building human-centered solutions in the healthcare industry. My experience spans from leading design direction for large medical sites serving over 40,000+ daily patients to creating full-stack applications that directly impact thousands of practitioners across the nation. Creating content around the intersection of technology and healthcare.

Developer specializing in building human-centered solutions in the healthcare industry. My experience spans from leading design direction for large medical sites serving over 40,000+ daily patients to creating full-stack applications that directly im... Show more

Zeyno Dodd

Zeyno Dodd

Cloud Solution Architect and Researcher with 25+ years of experience in software development and applied research. Committed to leveraging AI to address complex real-world challenges with societal impact. Specializes in applying Graph Neural Networks within cloud, edge, and hybrid machine learning architectures.
Engages in transformative open-source and open-research collaborations that bridge theoretical research and production-grade systems. Recent work focuses on extending Generative AI and agentic frameworks, including agent-based RAG workflows, to practical solutions across security, healthcare, and data-intensive domains.

Cloud Solution Architect and Researcher with 25+ years of experience in software development and applied research. Committed to leveraging AI to address complex real-world challenges with societal impact. Specializes in applying Graph Neural Networks... Show more

Dimitrios Kiousis

Dimitrios Kiousis

Dimitrios Kiousis is an engineering leader with a career spanning aerospace to clinical technology. For more than 10 years he has worked at the intersection of healthcare and software, building teams that care about clean code and, more importantly, about software that works when lives are at stake. He is a strong advocate of agile methodologies in regulated environments and holds a PhD in computational biomechanics. Dimitrios believes the hardest problems in software development are rarely technical.

Dimitrios Kiousis is an engineering leader with a career spanning aerospace to clinical technology. For more than 10 years he has worked at the intersection of healthcare and software, building teams that care about clean code and, more importantly, ... Show more

Riz Vazir

Riz Vazir

Riz Vazir wants you to never lose focus, time, or health to doomscrolling and digital distractions. With over 20 years in organizational change and transformation including leadership roles at Microsoft and Aon he founded Scroll By Choice to address the health and productivity crisis created by attention-hijacking technologies. A Prosci-certified Change Management Practitioner and MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Riz helps organizations and families build digital wellness that strengthens focus, performance, and connection in an AI-driven world. He lives in the Seattle area with his wife and son, who inspires his work.

Riz Vazir wants you to never lose focus, time, or health to doomscrolling and digital distractions. With over 20 years in organizational change and transformation including leadership roles at Microsoft and Aon he founded Scroll By Choice to address ... Show more

Lianna Adams

Lianna Adams

Lianna Adams is a Human-Centered AI Strategist, Digital Dignity Advocate, and Cognitive Culture Builder recognised by ForbesWeb3, Animoca Brands, and Open Campus as a 2024 Social Impact & Ethics leader — and named one of the Top 10 Rising Women in Crypto 2023.

She has spoken at the WEF in Davos 2024, COP28, TEDx Youth, NFTNYC (four consecutive years), the World Web3.0 & AI Summit, EmpowHer AI, and Web3 Amsterdam, among others.

Her work centres on one urgent question: what do we preserve of ourselves as artificial intelligence transforms how we think, create, and relate? Through keynotes, workshops, and consulting, she helps organisations and communities build cultures where technology amplifies human capability — without eroding cognitive autonomy, creative identity, or dignity.

She is the creator of the Human-AI Cognitive Toolkit — nine science-backed tools for cognitive wellness in an AI-saturated world — and host of The Human Strata, a podcast and newsletter exploring the human layer in the age of AI. She hosts the Wirex Podcast and has convened 80,000+ community participants across digital events since 2021.

Lianna is also the founder of the Digital Dignity Initiative, leads the annual #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, and has served as a Non-Executive Director at Mental Health Spaces Collective.

She is available for keynotes, panels, moderation, fireside chats, and workshops.

Lianna Adams is a Human-Centered AI Strategist, Digital Dignity Advocate, and Cognitive Culture Builder recognised by ForbesWeb3, Animoca Brands, and Open Campus as a 2024 Social Impact & Ethics leader — and named one of the Top 10 Rising Women in Cr... Show more

Sudhamsh Reddy Tummalapalli

Sudhamsh Reddy Tummalapalli

Tummalapalli Sudhamsh Reddy is an accomplished Principal Data Scientist with over a decade of experience transforming complex data into actionable business insights across fintech, e-commerce, retail, healthcare, and insurance sectors. Currently serving as Principal Data Scientist and ML Architect at QlikTech Inc. in Waltham, Massachusetts, he leads the AI/ML group in developing cutting-edge AutoML solutions that serve over 3,000 customers and generate millions in annual revenue.
With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington, where his dissertation focused on Game Theoretic Frameworks for Multiagent Systems, Sudhamsh combines deep theoretical knowledge with practical industry expertise. His academic foundation includes a Master's degree in Computer Science specializing in Distributed Computing and a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering from Madras University.
Throughout his career, Sudhamsh has demonstrated exceptional leadership in data science initiatives. At Philo Inc., he revolutionized user engagement through advanced recommendation engines and algorithmic collections. During his tenure at Kayak Software, he redesigned the hotel ranking algorithm, resulting in over $5.2 million in additional annual revenue. His work at DataRobot Inc. involved leading cross-functional teams to implement critical use cases including customer churn prediction, lifetime value modeling, and healthcare analytics.
A recognized thought leader in the field, Sudhamsh presented on AutoML Best Practices at QlikWorld 2023, achieving an exceptional impact score of 8.03. His expertise spans a comprehensive toolkit including Python, R, SAS, Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Hive), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and advanced machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Keras, XGBoost).
Beyond his technical achievements, Sudhamsh has contributed to academia through multiple peer-reviewed publications in prestigious conferences including IEEE ICMLA and SMC. He has also served the scientific community as a reviewer for notable journals including Computing Journal (Springer Vienna) and Computer Communications (Elsevier).
His unique combination of academic rigor, industry experience, and proven ability to deliver measurable business value positions him as a leading voice in the evolving landscape of data science and machine learning.

Tummalapalli Sudhamsh Reddy is an accomplished Principal Data Scientist with over a decade of experience transforming complex data into actionable business insights across fintech, e-commerce, retail, healthcare, and insurance sectors. Currently serv... Show more

Simon Hudson

Simon Hudson

I am an entrepreneur in the technology and health sectors, with a background in physics and medical devices, wound care and strategic marketing, plus Microsoft and related technologies. I'm down to 1 active company, Novia Works Ltd., having exited Kinata Ltd and Cloud2 Ltd on my road to semi-retirement.
I am fascinated by the impacts that technology has on people, business and society. I'm frequently an early adopter but have little time for marketing fluff and manipulative bandwagons.
I am a Microsoft MVP and Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Hull. I'm also a lead author on the growing Maturity Model for M365 (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/community/index_mm4m365/?WT.mc_id=M365-MVP-5004811)
I'm interested in far too many things to keep up with them all.

My articles and editorials have been published in a variety of knowledge management, clinical benchmarking and health journals as well as PC Pro magazine. I am a co-facilitator of the M365 North User Group. Other musings appear in my blog at https://noviaworks.co.uk.
I am passionate about rather too many things, including science, music (I write and play guitar & mandola), skiing, classic cars and sustainability and technology.

I am an entrepreneur in the technology and health sectors, with a background in physics and medical devices, wound care and strategic marketing, plus Microsoft and related technologies. I'm down to 1 active company, Novia Works Ltd., having exited Ki... Show more

Vicki Landers

Vicki Landers

Vicki Landers, PT, MHA, ACC is a physical therapist, certified professional coach, and former healthcare software analyst and strategist who has spent her career at the intersection of people, systems, and technology. Her work spans roles as a clinician, supervisor, director, and Senior Systems Analyst/Strategist at North Kansas City Hospital, where she led software strategy, implementations, and workflow analysis for home health.

Working inside complex healthcare systems taught Vicki something that applies far beyond healthcare or technology: the biggest problems aren’t always technical—they’re often rooted in the perspective people bring to the problem.

Today, Vicki speaks to leaders, innovators, and teams about a simple but powerful idea: the lens you wear matters. Through her coaching and speaking, she helps people recognize how their perspective shapes decisions, communication, and collaboration—and how a brief pause can shift a reaction into a more intentional response. Her work gives audiences practical ways to notice their lens, rethink assumptions, and show up differently in the moments that matter most.

Vicki Landers, PT, MHA, ACC is a physical therapist, certified professional coach, and former healthcare software analyst and strategist who has spent her career at the intersection of people, systems, and technology. Her work spans roles as a clinic... Show more

Christoph Kofler ⛰️

Christoph Kofler ⛰️

FutureHabits is my counter-design to the usual self-optimization:

🔹 No “more discipline” slogans

🔹 No 10-step morning routine for people with 2 hours of free time

I work with people who carry a lot of responsibility and that’s exactly why they fail at habits:
because stress eats behavior.

I combine behavioral science principles (how behavior is formed and why it breaks), clear structure, and pragmatic execution:

🔹 small interventions you can actually stick to in real life
🔹 focus on everyday problems: overwhelm, sleep, digital stress, distractibility, and the feeling of constantly falling behind
🔹 nature as your supporter

Right now I’m turning FutureHabits into a book, building on my online course, community, and coaching experience.

🔗 Book: https://book.futurehabits.guide
🔗 Community & Online Course: https://community.futurehabits.guide

Topics
🔹 Habits & intentional behavior change
🔹 Stress & performance (without hustle)
🔹 Focus & energy management
🔹 Resilience
🔹 Self-leadership
🔹 Sustainable energy
🔹 Closeness to nature

Audience
🔹 Professionals
🔹 Leaders / executives
🔹 Tech leads
🔹 People in high-pressure roles

Not for: people who only want inspiration but don’t want to change anything

FutureHabits is my counter-design to the usual self-optimization: 🔹 No “more discipline” slogans 🔹 No 10-step morning routine for people with 2 hours of free time I work with people who carry a lot of responsibility and that’s exactly wh... Show more

Stephanie Lee Hayes

Stephanie Lee Hayes

Stephanie Lee Hayes is a somatic educator and writer specializing in nervous system education and the biological foundations of emotional safety, learning, and human behavior. Her work focuses on helping people understand how the nervous system shapes attention, perception, and emotional responses, and why physiological safety is the foundation for learning and meaningful change.

She is the founder of Roots & Rituals Somatic Education, where she develops educational guides and resources that translate nervous system science into clear, practical frameworks. Her teaching helps individuals recognize protective nervous system patterns and understand how safety supports engagement, clarity, and connection.

Her work is informed by both scientific research and her own lived and embodied experience navigating nervous system dysregulation, which deepens her ability to translate complex concepts into practical, accessible education.

Stephanie Lee Hayes is a somatic educator and writer specializing in nervous system education and the biological foundations of emotional safety, learning, and human behavior. Her work focuses on helping people understand how the nervous system shape... Show more

Heather Prichard

Heather Prichard

After a successful career as a franchise owner, Heather founded MedAllergy in 2012, developing software and systems now used by ENT practices across the Southeast to improve allergy care and operations.

After a successful career as a franchise owner, Heather founded MedAllergy in 2012, developing software and systems now used by ENT practices across the Southeast to improve allergy care and operations. Show more

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