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Pillar Healthcare Consulting with Pink and Pouty Medical Wigs

Pillar Healthcare Consulting with Pink and Pouty Medical Wigs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bruno Freitas

Bruno Freitas

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

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

Dr. Lori Monaco

Dr. Lori Monaco

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

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

Belinda Leow

Belinda Leow

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

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

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

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

Natalie Delgado

Natalie Delgado

Natalie Delgado is a senior Biology major on the pre-medical track at Baylor University with a growing interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence, medical research, and patient care. Her research interests focus on how AI can transform the medical field while preparing future healthcare professionals to thoughtfully and effectively integrate emerging technologies into clinical practice.

Natalie is particularly interested in the application of AI in medical imaging and radiology, as well as its potential to improve medical education, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes. She is also interested in exploring how AI can better serve underserved and Spanish-speaking populations, including the role of language and culturally responsive technologies in reducing barriers to care. Through her research and experiences in healthcare, she hopes to better understand how AI can be developed and implemented in ways that support both clinicians and the diverse patient populations they serve.

As an aspiring physician, Natalie hopes to contribute to a future of medicine in which technological innovation is paired with equitable, patient-centered care.

Natalie Delgado is a senior Biology major on the pre-medical track at Baylor University with a growing interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence, medical research, and patient care. Her research interests focus on how AI can transform t... Show more

Ashwini Reddy

Ashwini Reddy


Ashwini Reddy is a Product Management leader with more than nine years of experience across healthcare technology, artificial intelligence, speech recognition, and clinical workflow solutions. As Team Lead, Product Management at eClinicalWorks in Boston, she oversees product strategy and execution across a portfolio of AI-powered healthcare solutions used by providers, healthcare organizations, and enterprise customers nationwide.
She is best known for designing, launching, and scaling Sunoh.ai, eClinicalWorks' ambient AI platform, taking it from an early-stage concept to one of the company's fastest-growing AI solutions. Her work has also driven meaningful growth in speech-to-text adoption across the customer base over the past several years.
Ashwini leads a team of 10 product managers and analysts responsible for AI, speech recognition, and workflow automation, working closely with engineering, implementation, sales, marketing, compliance, and executive leadership to shape product vision and execute long-term strategy. Along the way, she has led integrations and partnerships with Nuance Dragon, m*Modal, Fluency Direct, Google Voice, and Microsoft Azure Speech Services.
She began her career at eClinicalWorks in New York as a Software Specialist in Implementation, where she was named Rookie of the Year in 2018. She holds an MS in Management Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology and a BE in Electronics and Communication from Visvesvaraya Technological University.

Ashwini Reddy is a Product Management leader with more than nine years of experience across healthcare technology, artificial intelligence, speech recognition, and clinical workflow solutions. As Team Lead, Product Management at eClinicalWorks in B... Show more

Michael Padget

Michael Padget

I am a health policy analyst and health researcher with a strong interest in health system quality and environmental sustainability. I have 15 years of experience across academic and international organization settings including work on the topics of infectious disease, quality measurement, and environmental sustainability in the health system.

I am a health policy analyst and health researcher with a strong interest in health system quality and environmental sustainability. I have 15 years of experience across academic and international organization settings including work on the topics of... Show more

Shiva Madishetty

Shiva Madishetty

Shiva Madishetty is an Advanced Software Engineer with extensive experience in embedded systems, medical device software, healthcare technology, and intelligent connected systems. He specializes in the design and development of safety-critical embedded software, system integration, interoperability, connectivity, and software architecture for complex medical devices and healthcare environments.

Shiva is an inventor with patented technology incorporated into commercially deployed products. His innovation work spans operating room intelligence, medical equipment tracking, connected healthcare systems, and real-time embedded platforms. His research and development interests include Edge AI, the Internet of Clinical Things (IoCT), medical device cybersecurity, autonomous clinical systems, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.

In addition to his industry contributions, Shiva is an active researcher and author. He has authored and co-authored scholarly publications in areas including healthcare technology, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and emerging engineering applications. His current research interests include the impact of AI and intelligent systems on healthcare delivery, embedded platforms, and next-generation clinical technologies.

Shiva actively contributes to the global research community through peer review and technical evaluation activities. He serves as an external reviewer for IEEE publications and international conferences, providing expert evaluation of research in embedded systems, software engineering, artificial intelligence, healthcare technologies, and related disciplines. His expertise has led to invitations as a speaker, reviewer, advisory board member, and technical contributor for international conferences and professional forums.

With a career spanning both industrial innovation and academic engagement, Shiva brings a practical perspective on translating advanced research into real-world products and solutions. His work focuses on bridging the gap between intelligent software, connected devices, and healthcare operations to improve efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

Embedded Software Engineering
Medical Device Software Development
Edge AI and Intelligent Systems
Healthcare IoT and Internet of Clinical Things (IoCT)
Medical Device Cybersecurity
Software Architecture and System Integration
Operating Room Technology and Clinical Automation
Interoperability and Connected Medical Devices
AI-Assisted Engineering Workflows
Healthcare Innovation and Digital Health

Professional Highlights

Inventor of patented technologies incorporated into commercial products
Author and contributor to scholarly publications and technical research
IEEE External Reviewer and conference peer reviewer
Invited speaker at international technology and research conferences
Advisory board and technical committee contributor for international conferences
Experienced developer of safety-critical medical device software and connected healthcare solutions

Shiva Madishetty is an Advanced Software Engineer with extensive experience in embedded systems, medical device software, healthcare technology, and intelligent connected systems. He specializes in the design and development of safety-critical embedd... Show more

Rupinder Pal Singh

Rupinder Pal Singh

Rupinder Pal Singh is a security and governance leader with over fifteen years of experience across cybersecurity, risk management, audit, compliance, and privacy. He currently serves as Manager of Information Security Audit and Compliance at NICE, where he leads global teams and oversees enterprise programs spanning FedRAMP, ISO 42001, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and sovereign cloud compliance.
His work spans incident response, third-party risk management, audit readiness, privacy programs, and AI governance across industries including cloud services, financial services, healthcare, telecom, and e-commerce. He regularly partners with engineering, legal, and business teams to align security controls, risk decisions, and compliance obligations with real-world operational constraints.
Rupinder holds master's degrees in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and another one in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, bringing a systems-level perspective on how technical controls, governance structures, and human behavior interact in complex security environments.

Rupinder Pal Singh is a security and governance leader with over fifteen years of experience across cybersecurity, risk management, audit, compliance, and privacy. He currently serves as Manager of Information Security Audit and Compliance at NICE, w... Show more

Lochan Deshmukh

Lochan Deshmukh

Lochan Deshmukh, MS, is a healthcare market-development and scientific communications strategist with 16+ years of experience advancing adoption of complex healthcare services and innovations. She helped build and scale two major fertility networks in India, while strengthening physician referral ecosystems, patient awareness, trust, and access to fertility care. She brings that perspective to U.S. healthcare technology, exploring how education, communication, workflow design, and technology influence healthcare adoption and real-world value.

Lochan Deshmukh, MS, is a healthcare market-development and scientific communications strategist with 16+ years of experience advancing adoption of complex healthcare services and innovations. She helped build and scale two major fertility networks i... Show more

Basilia Amarachi

Basilia Amarachi

Basilia is a registered nurse and tech-savvy young professional who has greatly benefited from advancements in technology. A strong passion for continuous learning and personal development has been developed through her experiences with technology.

Through her experiences and knowledge, more people are hoped to be encouraged to embrace technology, develop relevant digital skills, and use technological tools to create opportunities, solve problems, and improve their lives and careers.

Basilia is a registered nurse and tech-savvy young professional who has greatly benefited from advancements in technology. A strong passion for continuous learning and personal development has been developed through her experiences with technology. ... Show more

Jonathan Carolla

Jonathan Carolla

Jonathan P. Carolla, MS, NRP, FPC, NCEE, is a nationally certified paramedic, flight paramedic, and EMS educator with extensive experience in prehospital care, critical care transport, and EMS education leadership. He serves as the Education Coordinator for Life Lion EMS and Co-Chair of the Education Council for Life Lion Critical Care. Jonathan also supports national education initiatives as Education Manager for Every Coast Helicopter Operations and provides EMS consulting through The Kyle Group, helping deliver education and training across West Virginia’s Region 1.
Previously, he served as an Education Specialist with the Emergency Health Services Federation, where he led rural EMS education efforts and developed the Rural Mobile Education project, bringing high-fidelity simulation training to underserved agencies through a custom-built simulation ambulance.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in emergency medical care administration and has recently completed his Master's of Science Degree in Emergency Disaster Health Services with a concentration in education from UMBC.

Jonathan P. Carolla, MS, NRP, FPC, NCEE, is a nationally certified paramedic, flight paramedic, and EMS educator with extensive experience in prehospital care, critical care transport, and EMS education leadership. He serves as the Education Coordina... Show more

Thangesh Natarajan

Thangesh Natarajan

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

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

Nagaraju Vedicherla

Nagaraju Vedicherla

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

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

Paweł Ekk-Cierniakowski

Paweł Ekk-Cierniakowski

Od prawie 10 lat zawodowo zajmuje się analityką danych jako data scientist, lider zespołu i kierownik projektu. Brał udział w wielu projektach z obszaru zaawansowanej analityki danych, takich jak monitorowanie linii produkcyjnych, analiza opinii, detekcja fraudów i prognozowanie cen. Jego główne doświadczenie i zainteresowania dotyczą branży farmaceutycznej i ochrony zdrowia, ale brał udział w projektach z różnych obszarów, takich jak finanse, handel detaliczny, energetyka i rolnictwo. Obecnie odpowiada za projektowanie i wdrażanie rozwiązań danych, głównie z zakresu uczenia maszynowego i sztucznej inteligencji. Swoją wiedzą dzieli się jako trener data science, wykładowca i prelegent na konferencjach. Współautor prac naukowych, głównie z zakresu medycyny i statystyki, publikowanych m.in. w czasopismach z listy filadelfijskiej.

Od prawie 10 lat zawodowo zajmuje się analityką danych jako data scientist, lider zespołu i kierownik projektu. Brał udział w wielu projektach z obszaru zaawansowanej analityki danych, takich jak monitorowanie linii produkcyjnych, analiza opinii, det... Show more

Maya Malamud

Maya Malamud

Maya Malamud is a Senior Data Scientist and Researcher with over 10 years of experience specializing in Machine Learning, NLP, and Healthcare AI. She has a strong background in leading teams, mentoring, and aligning AI solutions with business and industry goals, tracking project success with KPIs and evaluation methods.
As a career branding expert, Maya is passionate about guiding techies to build their brand on LinkedIn and refine their professional pitch.

Maya Malamud is a Senior Data Scientist and Researcher with over 10 years of experience specializing in Machine Learning, NLP, and Healthcare AI. She has a strong background in leading teams, mentoring, and aligning AI solutions with business and ind... Show more

Jeanette & Frode Josepha-Hveding

Jeanette & Frode Josepha-Hveding

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

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

Mayank Pahadia

Mayank Pahadia

Dr. Pahadia is a dual-trained specialist in Oral Medicine and Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology. He obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, India followed by post-graduation (Master of Dental Surgery) in Oral Medicine & Radiology from the same institute. After working in India for a year in private practice, he completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX. He has worked as Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Florida, College of Dentistry in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences where he was actively involved in teaching students, residents and clinical faculty practice providing interpretation reports for various dental imaging modalities.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR). Dr. Pahadia has presented at several national/international conferences, contributed to scientific literature with several peer-reviewed publications as well as a reviewer for multiple journals such as Journal of Digital Imaging (JDI) and Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology (OOOO).

He is an active member of various organizations such as American Dental Association (ADA), Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) and American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) where he is currently serving as the Chair of the Membership Recruitment Committee.

Dr. Pahadia is a dual-trained specialist in Oral Medicine and Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology. He obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, India followed by post-graduation (Master of Dental Surgery) in Or... Show more

Mary McGrath

Mary McGrath

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

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

Dami Junaid

Dami Junaid

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

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

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

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

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

Sagan C.

Sagan C.

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

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

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

Sam Akhmetzianov

Sam Akhmetzianov

Senior Marketing Manager at Ipsos, Healthcare.

Senior Marketing Manager at Ipsos, Healthcare. Show more

Shovan Saha

Shovan Saha

Shovan Saha serves as Associate Director of Clinical Data Management at Daiichi Sankyo with over 18 years of comprehensive clinical trial experience spanning the complete lifecycle from study startup through database lock activities. Specializing in oncology for 14+ years, he has served as Lead Data Manager and Program Clinical Data Manager for five FDA-submitted and approved cancer treatments across breast cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, melanoma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and tuberous sclerosis complex. His expertise encompasses Phase I-IV studies with particular strength in Phase III pivotal trials that achieved regulatory approval. Shovan demonstrates technical proficiency across multiple Clinical Data Management Systems including Oracle Clinical, Oracle RDC, Inform, Rave, Clintrail, and PHOSCO, complemented by expertise in data visualization platforms such as Spotfire, ICRS, and J-Review.
With 12+ years successfully managing international CRO relationships, he currently leads multidisciplinary teams of 4-6 staff while providing strategic oversight for complex global initiatives including electronic SAE reporting system implementation and safety database integration. He previously held the Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) designation from SCDM and earned his Master of Science in Biotechnology from Bangalore University. Currently, Shovan is advancing multiple antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) treatment projects across non-small cell lung, gastric, prostate, and breast cancers toward regulatory approval, maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the drug development process.

Shovan Saha serves as Associate Director of Clinical Data Management at Daiichi Sankyo with over 18 years of comprehensive clinical trial experience spanning the complete lifecycle from study startup through database lock activities. Specializing in ... Show more

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

Kozenji N/A

Kozenji N/A

I serve at Kozenji Temple and speak on Buddhism, compassion, grief, and everyday well-being. I aim to make Buddhist wisdom practical, accessible, and relevant to modern life.

I serve at Kozenji Temple and speak on Buddhism, compassion, grief, and everyday well-being. I aim to make Buddhist wisdom practical, accessible, and relevant to modern life. Show more

Viviane Papis

Viviane Papis

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

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

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

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

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

Akhila Akula

Akhila Akula

I am a Data Architect passionate about transforming healthcare through data-driven solutions. With experience in healthcare data engineering and analytics, I have worked on projects involving patient financial data, workflow optimization, and automation to improve efficiency and decision-making.

I specialize in building scalable data solutions using platforms such as Fivetran, Snowflake, Power BI, and Oracle Health. My work focuses on integrating complex healthcare data systems, ensuring data quality, and delivering reliable insights.

I have hands-on experience managing sensitive patient financial data while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. I’ve built automated data pipelines, developed dimensional model for financial analysis.

I am also interested in leveraging AI and machine learning to automate reporting and generate actionable financial and operational insights. My goal is to simplify complex data challenges and create impactful solutions that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and outcomes in healthcare systems.

I am a Data Architect passionate about transforming healthcare through data-driven solutions. With experience in healthcare data engineering and analytics, I have worked on projects involving patient financial data, workflow optimization, and automat... Show more

Brady Bielewicz

Brady Bielewicz

I an Assistant Professor and AG-ACNP Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. I am also an Expert Advanced Practice Provider at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Department of Critical Care Medicine.

I an Assistant Professor and AG-ACNP Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. I am also an Expert Advanced Practice Provider at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Department of Critical Care Medicine. Show more

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