Heath Rutledge-Jukes is a cofounder of King of the Curve, an AI-driven educational platform revolutionizing test preparation for aspiring healthcare professionals. Currently on a gap year from medical school, Heath has successfully grown King of the Curve from a dorm-room concept into an award-winning startup with institutional partnerships, $1m in funding, and nearly $700K ARR. His journey demonstrates the power of combining medical expertise, entrepreneurship, and innovative technology to drive meaningful educational impact in St. Louis and beyond.

Heath Rutledge-Jukes is a cofounder of King of the Curve, an AI-driven educational platform revolutionizing test preparation for aspiring healthcare professionals. Currently on a gap year from medical school, Heath has successfully grown King of the ... Show more

Nicole is a licensed independent social worker, private practice owner, and passionate trauma educator with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in complex trauma, grief, and emotional regulation, and is committed to transforming how individuals—and systems—understand and respond to trauma.

Nicole is known for blending clinical expertise with heart, humor, and powerful storytelling. She recently spoke at the National Council on Mental Health Conference, where she presented to a crowd of 300+ peers on recognizing and responding to self-harm and suicidal ideation in youth. She brings authenticity and clarity to tough topics, making her a sought-after speaker for conferences, trainings, and retreats.

When she's not working with clients or educating professionals, Nicole is raising her kids, building a healing-centered practice, and dreaming up her next big idea to change the world (or at least the field of trauma therapy).

Nicole is a licensed independent social worker, private practice owner, and passionate trauma educator with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in complex trauma, grief, and emotional regulation, and is committed t... Show more

Lea Hildermeier studiert Anglistik und Erziehungswissenschaften an der Universität Bielefeld. Seit 2024 ist sie studentische Mitarbeiterin im CHE-Team des Hochschulforums Digitalisierung.
Als Gründungsmitglied und Vorstand der Hochschulgruppe LiLiGoesMental setzt sie sich seit 2018 für die Entstigmatisierung psychischer Gesundheit ein und organisiert Workshops sowie Austauschformate.
Als DigitalChangeMaker der Kohorte 2024 engagierte sich Lea in den Bereichen studentische Partizipation, Student Wellbeing und dem Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Hochschulbildung, unter anderem durch ihre Mitarbeit am KI-Sprint. Derzeit begleitet sie als Mentorin die neue DigitalChangeMaker-Kohorte.
Seit September 2024 engagiert sich Lea im Common Grounds Forum, damit junge Menschen ihre Stimme in bildungs- und digitalpolitischen Anliegen einbringen können.

Lea Hildermeier studiert Anglistik und Erziehungswissenschaften an der Universität Bielefeld. Seit 2024 ist sie studentische Mitarbeiterin im CHE-Team des Hochschulforums Digitalisierung. Als Gründungsmitglied und Vorstand der Hochschulgruppe LiLiGo... Show more

Jesse Overbay, JD, brings both legal and business expertise to DoctorsManagement, helping medical practices across all specialties build stronger, more efficient businesses. His approach reduces the stress of practice ownership by providing strategic guidance, backed by a skilled team of DoctorsManagement experts.

Before joining DoctorsManagement, Jesse practiced civil litigation and corporate law in Knoxville, Tennessee, where his dedication to resolving cases through negotiation helped clients achieve favorable outcomes. By examining financials and identifying root issues, he guided many businesses through reorganization and back to profitability. This consultative approach now serves medical practices seeking a trained, objective eye for creating sustainable success.

Jesse holds a Bachelor of Science in Education (Sports Management) with a minor in Business Management, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, both from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Jesse Overbay, JD, brings both legal and business expertise to DoctorsManagement, helping medical practices across all specialties build stronger, more efficient businesses. His approach reduces the stress of practice ownership by providing strategic... Show more

Harish Venkatesh is the Founder & CEO of Become®, a multidisciplinary design consultancy recognized as India’s Best Brand Design Studio for 3 years. With over a decade of experience, he has shaped the positioning of 200+ global brands including Intel, PepsiCo, and DarwinBox crafting transformative strategies that bridge ambition and leadership.

His career highlights include leading landmark projects such as the Dubai Expo 2020—featured in CNN’s Top 7 Pavilions—and Intel’s Global All.AI event, which earned a Guinness World Record. Harish’s work spans AI, HealthTech, and Consumer Goods, blending innovative storytelling with actionable strategies to tackle complex challenges.

Rooted in both engineering and design, Harish’s journey began with Frozen Iris, a creative venture born from his passion for photography and storytelling. His work has been featured by National Geographic and DesignUp, reflecting his relentless pursuit of creativity and impact.

Beyond client work, Harish is a sought-after mentor and thought leader, ranking in the top 1% on ADPlist. He has spoken at global platforms including CreativeMornings, InvestIndia, London Design Festival, 500 Startups and the Webflow World Tour, helping organizations clarify and elevate their market positions.

Outside of work, Harish finds inspiration in photography, teaching, and trekking, staying curious and connected to the world around him.

Harish Venkatesh is the Founder & CEO of Become®, a multidisciplinary design consultancy recognized as India’s Best Brand Design Studio for 3 years. With over a decade of experience, he has shaped the positioning of 200+ global brands including Intel... Show more

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people spread across the globe.

He's an international speaker who has taken part in events across the Power Platform community as well as major Microsoft events. He's a passionate advocate of the Power Platform and the way it doesn't just transform organisations and processes, but also transforms lives... Including his! :)

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people sp... Show more

Lamanda Ballard is the Founder and CEO of FloEver Health, an AI-powered healthtech company delivering personalized hormonal care for women, with a focus on closing diagnostic gaps for women of color. Her journey began after being misdiagnosed with PCOS—a turning point that exposed systemic disparities in women’s healthcare. Lamanda brings over a decade of experience as a digital marketing strategist for Fortune 100 brands, blending data-driven insights with a passion for advocacy. She’s also the Founder of Flo Code, a nonprofit that has donated over 1 million menstrual products to underserved communities. Lamanda is building inclusive AI models trained on ethnicity-based biomarkers and real-world variables to ensure healthcare works better for everyone it’s meant to serve.

Lamanda Ballard is the Founder and CEO of FloEver Health, an AI-powered healthtech company delivering personalized hormonal care for women, with a focus on closing diagnostic gaps for women of color. Her journey began after being misdiagnosed with PC... Show more

Data Science Enthusiast || Analyst @LillyPad || Ex-Intern @Nokia

Data Science Enthusiast || Analyst @LillyPad || Ex-Intern @Nokia Show more

Co-Founder of AI Wonder Girls, an Evercoach Certified Business Coach/Consultant, Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning, and Google PhD Fellow, is on a mission to demystify AI and innovation, revolutionize Customer Experience, and help Multi-Passionate Curious Creatives Thrive.

Co-Founder of AI Wonder Girls, an Evercoach Certified Business Coach/Consultant, Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning, and Google PhD Fellow, is on a mission to demystify AI and innovation, revolutionize Customer Experience, and help Multi-Pas... Show more

Software is math. Every class is a theorem. The compiler is the proof. And unit tests check our work.

Michael wrote The Art of Immutable Architecture, a book on applying mathematics to building distributed systems. Learn more at https://immutablearchitecture.com.

Michael has recorded Pluralsight courses on Distributed Systems, XAML Patterns, and Cryptography, in addition to Provable Code. Formerly a Microsoft MVP for seven years, he maintains the spoon-bending Assisticant and Jinaga open-source libraries. You can find his videos about distributed systems at historicalmodeling.com. And he helps his clients at Improving benefit from the power of software mathematics.

Software is math. Every class is a theorem. The compiler is the proof. And unit tests check our work. Michael wrote The Art of Immutable Architecture, a book on applying mathematics to building distributed systems. Learn more at https://immutablea... Show more

Nishith Rajyaguru is a visionary technopreneur, passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft impactful solutions for real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence at leading product-based tech companies, he blends deep technical expertise with a commitment to solving pressing issues.

By leaving his corporate career behind to become a full-time entrepreneur, Nishith has pursued his passions and created innovative solutions that drive real impact. As the founder of TechnoFuzn Products Private Limited, he is dedicated to developing scalable, future-ready solutions that foster long-term, technology-driven transformations.

Nishith's work centers on empowering people and organizations to achieve their full potential. He has consistently delivered measurable impact, including leading a hackathon initiative that reduced build time by 70%, enabling teams to focus on higher-level innovation and creativity. He also reimagined a key product feature, reducing interaction time by 80% and unlocking resources for more strategic work.

Renowned for his bold and innovative approach to problem-solving, Nishith is reshaping the tech landscape with fresh ideas and forward-thinking solutions. Guided by a clear vision to create a more equitable, sustainable, and connected world through technology, he is dedicated to making a meaningful impact and leaving a lasting legacy in the tech industry.

Nishith Rajyaguru is a visionary technopreneur, passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft impactful solutions for real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence at leading pr... Show more

Author of the book "Migrating to Azure", contributing author to "The Developer's Guide to Azure (2021)", "Implementing Event-Driven Microservices Architecture in .NET 7 (2023)", "Azure Integration Guide for Business (2023)", and author of several online courses, Microsoft MVP Josh Garverick is a seasoned IT professional with more than 15 years’ enterprise experience working in several large industry verticals (finance, healthcare, transportation, logistics, retail/consumer products, oil & gas, insurance). He specializes in Digital Transformation as well as Application Lifecycle Management and is currently involved in enterprise cloud adoption projects. When not geeking out over technology and architecture frameworks, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Author of the book "Migrating to Azure", contributing author to "The Developer's Guide to Azure (2021)", "Implementing Event-Driven Microservices Architecture in .NET 7 (2023)", "Azure Integration Guide for Business (2023)", and author of several onl... Show more

Carrie Randolph is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader and international speaker with fourteen years of experience. Prior to joining the private sector, Carrie was the CIO for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, with over a decade of public service.

Carrie has her Bachelors of Technology from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Information Assurance and Digital Forensics, and she is a co-founder of BSides Oklahoma and a founding member of Techlahoma.

Carrie Randolph is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader and international speaker with fourteen years of experience. Prior to joining the private sector, Carrie was the CIO for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, with over a decade of publi... Show more

Steve focuses on technical training, patterns and practice development, industry thought leadership, and technical communities. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a focus on Microsoft Fabric. Steve has had ALS since 2021. This has put him in a unique position to talk about accessibility in the workplace. He has been working with technology for over 20 years with much of that time spent on creating business intelligence solutions and helping customers implement leading BI and cloud solutions. He is passionate about using data effectively and helping customers understand that data is valuable and profitable. Steve and his daughter, Kristyna, post regularly about Power BI, data engineering, and workplace enablement at their blog at http://www.dataonwheels.com.

Steve focuses on technical training, patterns and practice development, industry thought leadership, and technical communities. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a focus on Microsoft Fabric. Steve has had ALS since 2021. This has put him in a ... Show more

Pratik Patel is a Java Champion, developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sectors. He's also a co-organizer of the Atlanta Java User Group and North Atlanta JavaScript meetup, conference chairperson for Devnexus, frequent speaker at tech events, and master builder of nachos.

Pratik Patel is a Java Champion, developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sec... Show more

Cloud Solution Architect and Researcher with 25+ years in software development and research. Committed to leveraging AI to address complex real-world challenges with societal impact. Specializes in applying Graph Neural Networks (GNN) within Cloud/Edge/Hybrid Machine Learning frameworks. Engages in transformative projects and open-source collaborations to connect theoretical research with practical applications. The recent focus on extending the Generative AI and Agentic frameworks through Agency 5051 is an initiative that brings agentic RAG workflows to real-world compliance, licensing, and certification platforms in the public sector.

Cloud Solution Architect and Researcher with 25+ years in software development and research. Committed to leveraging AI to address complex real-world challenges with societal impact. Specializes in applying Graph Neural Networks (GNN) within Cloud/Ed... Show more

Ing. en sistemas, Co-fundador de CSN y Proticket, Miembro del Java User Group y AWS User Group Guatemala, especializado en crear soluciones seguras y escalables sobre la nube de AWS. He liderado proyectos en sectores de salud, educación, BPO's, conciertos y plataformas digitales, combinando inteligencia artificial, servicios serverless y visión de negocio. Actualmente impulso iniciativas tecnológicas que optimizan procesos y mejoran la experiencia.

Ing. en sistemas, Co-fundador de CSN y Proticket, Miembro del Java User Group y AWS User Group Guatemala, especializado en crear soluciones seguras y escalables sobre la nube de AWS. He liderado proyectos en sectores de salud, educación, BPO's, conc... Show more

Wiktoria is a tech geek. She works as a Flutter developer at Grupa Pracuj, and in her spare time, she creates workshops that encourage people to learn Flutter. After working hours, she's a personal trainer with a lot of passion!

Wiktoria is a tech geek. She works as a Flutter developer at Grupa Pracuj, and in her spare time, she creates workshops that encourage people to learn Flutter. After working hours, she's a personal trainer with a lot of passion! Show more

Øystein er CISO og sikkerhetsarkitekt i Defendable og jobber daglig med å sørge for at både egen virksomhet og dens kunder kan håndtere sitt risikobilde.

Øystein er utdannet Forvaltningsinformatiker fra UiO og har erfaring fra flere sektorer. Han arbeider både strategisk, taktisk og operasjonelt med å gjøre sikkerhet til en muliggjører i virksomheten med en filosofi om at sikkerhet ikke har en egenverdi - sikkerhet er en egenskap av noe annet.

Øystein er CISO og sikkerhetsarkitekt i Defendable og jobber daglig med å sørge for at både egen virksomhet og dens kunder kan håndtere sitt risikobilde. Øystein er utdannet Forvaltningsinformatiker fra UiO og har erfaring fra flere sektorer. Han ... Show more

I love solving problems with technology. Working across the whole spectrum of the M365 product suite, SharePoint, Teams, and the Power Platform apps are the main topics of my day job. Charts and data visualisation with Excel and Power BI are my favourite topics, but I also like a good dig around data with Power Query and DAX. I've been working with SharePoint for over 15 years, building sites, process automation and online integrations. After hours I spend a lot of time in online forums for Excel with the web alias "teylyn". As an end user, I prefer solutions that use the built-in functionality and as little custom code as possible. I've been a Microsoft MVP since 2012.

I love solving problems with technology. Working across the whole spectrum of the M365 product suite, SharePoint, Teams, and the Power Platform apps are the main topics of my day job. Charts and data visualisation with Excel and Power BI are my favou... Show more

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

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. I’ve given talks at college events and love breaking down complex topics into simple, fun explanations. My goal is to make this session interactive and help everyone understand the basics of Machine Learning, even if you’re new to it. Let’s explore the world of AI together.

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing m... Show more

With over 14 years of experience as a Lead ETL and QA Engineer, I have cultivated deep expertise across industries such as Healthcare, Insurance, Finance, Banking, Marketing/Retail, and Aviation. My career has been rooted in the Data Analytics space, with a strong foundation in AI-driven analytics, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Enterprise Data Quality Assurance and Machine Learning. I specialize in developing scalable, results-driven solutions that translate complex data into actionable business insights.

With over 14 years of experience as a Lead ETL and QA Engineer, I have cultivated deep expertise across industries such as Healthcare, Insurance, Finance, Banking, Marketing/Retail, and Aviation. My career has been rooted in the Data Analytics space,... Show more

1999-2004
Faculty of Science, Charles University, Biology, Mgr. degree
2004-2010
Faculty of Science, Charles University, Molecular Biology, Ph.D. degree
Publications:
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1999-2004 Faculty of Science, Charles University, Biology, Mgr. degree 2004-2010 Faculty of Science, Charles University, Molecular Biology, Ph.D. degree Publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=valis+k+NOT+St.+Anne%27s+University+Ho... Show more

Narendra Chennupati is a highly skilled Senior System Architect with over a decade of experience specializing in Enterprise System Architecture, with a strong focus on AI-driven workflow optimization and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Throughout his career, he has designed and deployed scalable automated solutions across various sectors, including banking, insurance, and healthcare. His work has significantly contributed to the digital transformation of organizations, streamlining processes, enhancing customer engagement, and optimizing operations using advanced technologies like Pega and artificial intelligence.

Narendra's career highlights include his role at Hindsight Software Solutions Inc, where he worked on major projects such as InterAct and Fuse for Elevance Health. For InterAct, he developed a sophisticated work and demand management system, which centralized and streamlined the tracking of claims-related issues. This project replaced multiple legacy tools and improved efficiency, resource allocation, and decision-making through predictive analytics. Similarly, for Fuse, Narendra built an inventory management system that consolidated various internal and external systems into a single platform, enabling the efficient processing of inventory and tracking key performance metrics, which contributed to cost savings and enhanced user experience.

Earlier, while at Trilogy International Inc, Narendra played a key role in the Fraud Resolution Application project for Truist Financial. He integrated the existing system with Pega's Smart Dispute Framework to improve fraud detection and resolution processes. At Tata Consultancy Service, he was instrumental in the development of a unified data platform for Bank of America through the One Source Data Platform (CDPP) project. His contributions in designing Business Intelligence Exchange (BIX) for the platform enabled better decision-making and improved data integration across systems.

Additionally, Narendra worked on the CATHIE project at Zensar Technologies for the Automobile Association, where he helped replace an outdated quote and policy creation system with a modern Pega-based application, significantly improving process efficiency. His expertise also extended to projects for American Express, such as the Corporate Wide Compliance & Risk Management (CWCRM) initiative, where he developed critical workflows and integrated systems to support compliance and risk mitigation strategies.

Narendra began his career at Syntel Inc, where he worked on the Corporate Wide Compliance & Risk Management (CWCRM) project for American Express. He played a crucial role in creating workflows and implementing core business logic for the Compliance and Ethics Risk Assessment System (CERAS), supporting the company's risk management processes. He also worked on the iCRUSE project, integrating the Global Decision Engine (GDE) for more efficient scoring and error handling, improving overall system scalability.

Throughout his career, Narendra has been recognized for his expertise in Pega PRPC, AI-based solutions, and RPA technologies, which he applies to enhance business functions, optimize resource utilization, and deliver significant cost savings. He has continuously improved workflows, implemented intelligent system integrations, and driven innovations across the projects he has managed.

Narendra holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering from JNTU Hyderabad, India, and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology from the same institution. He is also a certified expert, holding certifications as a Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA V7.2), Pega Certified Decisioning Consultant (PCDC V8), and Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA 7.1).

With his diverse expertise and passion for delivering innovative, scalable solutions, Narendra continues to make significant strides in the field of enterprise architecture, particularly in the areas of AI-driven process optimization and workflow automation.

Narendra Chennupati is a highly skilled Senior System Architect with over a decade of experience specializing in Enterprise System Architecture, with a strong focus on AI-driven workflow optimization and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Throughout h... Show more

Sridhar Rangu is a Senior Project/Program Manager with over 20 years of IT experience, leading strategic digital transformation initiatives across industries. He specializes in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, delivering AI-powered automation, enterprise cloud migrations, and large-scale modernization programs that maximize ROI.

Currently with CVS Health through XSell Resources, Sridhar drives initiatives that optimize system architectures, accelerate delivery cycles, and enhance customer experiences. His career spans leadership in Pre-Sales strategy, Professional Services delivery, and cross-functional team management, successfully guiding onshore and offshore engineers to deliver complex, high-value projects.

Sridhar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business. A certified PMP, he is passionate about fostering innovation, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and helping organizations embrace emerging technologies to stay ahead in an AI-driven world.

Sridhar Rangu is a Senior Project/Program Manager with over 20 years of IT experience, leading strategic digital transformation initiatives across industries. He specializes in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, delivering AI-pow... Show more

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Senior Data Engineer / Tech Lead, with broad expertise in building petabyte-scale data platforms using distributed and cloud computation, AI. SQL Saturday speaker, mentor, and former entrepreneur. Currently building software to automate research on top of the OHDSI Common Data Model using Agentic AI.

Senior Data Engineer / Tech Lead, with broad expertise in building petabyte-scale data platforms using distributed and cloud computation, AI. SQL Saturday speaker, mentor, and former entrepreneur. Currently building software to automate research on t... Show more

Jason is the CEO of Da Primus Consulting and the organizer of the Denver CTO Lunch. He has been building software companies, products, and teams for over 30 years and has been part of the Boulder/Denver startup community for 15 years.

Jason is the CEO of Da Primus Consulting and the organizer of the Denver CTO Lunch. He has been building software companies, products, and teams for over 30 years and has been part of the Boulder/Denver startup community for 15 years. Show more

Khaled is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Science at MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, Imperial College London. He has over six years of experience applying machine learning and statistical methods in healthcare. His current work focuses on using AI and knowledge graphs on UK Biobank data to predict novel gene–disease associations and support drug repurposing. Previously, at UCL's Institute of Cardiovascular Science, he collaborated on long COVID research using data from the ZOE app and NSHD metabolomics. Khaled has published peer-reviewed articles, presented at international conferences, and enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching data science.

Khaled is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Science at MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, Imperial College London. He has over six years of experience applying machine learning and statistical methods in healthcare. His current work focuses on using... Show more