Thomas Fricke has been working with containers and Kubernetes for 7 years, with Linux and networks for 30 and with computers for 40. His focus is on security in KRITIS environments (energy, health care) and the agile transformations that are necessary in these environments. He is a freelancer, founder (Endocode, Resility), and volunteers on various boards, including the IT Planning Council.

Thomas Fricke has been working with containers and Kubernetes for 7 years, with Linux and networks for 30 and with computers for 40. His focus is on security in KRITIS environments (energy, health care) and the agile transformations that are necessar... Show more

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinates a team of 30 developers and data scientists doing applications primarily on the .NET stack. As an entrepreneur, he founded Youbiquitous, a data analysis and software factory working primarily on the Python stack for major public Italian companies and universities, and KBMS Data Force, a startup in Digital Therapy and intelligent healthcare, where he serves as CTO.

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinate... Show more

Bennie Haelen is a Data and AI architect at Insight where he builds enterprise AI solutions for healthcare, finance, and other sectors. He develops MCP servers, agentic enterprise workflows, and multi-agent AI architectures using Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Neo4j. His current focus is query resolution systems that combine knowledge graphs with vector search to translate natural language into governed, auditable SQL. Bennie is the author of two O'Reilly books: "Delta Lake: Up and Running: Modern Data Lakehouse Architectures" and "AI, ML and Generative AI in the Data Lakehouse," covering modern approaches to data engineering and machine learning. He holds three patents and is based in the Denver, Colorado area.

Bennie Haelen is a Data and AI architect at Insight where he builds enterprise AI solutions for healthcare, finance, and other sectors. He develops MCP servers, agentic enterprise workflows, and multi-agent AI architectures using Google Cloud Platfor... Show more

Trish Schnabel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBA, BCBA). With expertise in both areas, she supports children, teens, and adults with mental health concerns, executive functioning challenges, and needs related to the autism spectrum. Her work emphasizes emotional well-being while helping clients build practical behavioral skills for relationships, coping, and everyday routines. She has more than 25 years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, and her counseling background includes depression, anxiety, life stressors, military families, codependency, and ADD/ADHD.

She currently provides individual, group, and family therapy for clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and executive functioning difficulties. She blends counseling methods with evidence-based behavioral strategies, conducts thorough assessments, and creates treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs. She collaborates with other professionals to ensure coordinated care and has led workshops on autism, executive functioning, stress management, and practical coping tools. Her combined experience in counseling and behavior analysis helps her support both neurotypical and neurodivergent clients with clarity and respect.

Since 2010, Trish has also operated an ABA company offering therapeutic consultation for adults on the autism spectrum and individuals with developmental disabilities. Her work included interviewing families, observing daily routines, reviewing current supports, and identifying areas for improvement. She developed consultation and behavior support plans and trained caregivers, group home staff, and parents. She also provided one-on-one ABA therapy for children with autism, conducted behavioral assessments, recommended strategies for behavior change, implemented interventions, and supervised BCBA candidates and RBTs.

As a military spouse, Trish has volunteered for 20 years supporting military families and veterans during deployments, relocations, separations, and challenges involving combat stress and PTSD. She served on a state committee focused on reducing educational barriers for military children and received the Shield of Sparta and the Commander’s Award for Public Service. She continues to volunteer in her community and helped establish sensory-friendly movie showings that became a valued local program.

Her education includes a psychology degree from George Mason University, a Master of Education in Community Agency Counseling from Auburn University, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Graduate Certification from Pennsylvania State University. She also appeared on “Wheel of Fortune” in January 2020, winning $65,495 and a trip to Italy. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, concerts, time with loved ones, walking her Labrador Retrievers, and watching SEC football. These experiences continue to guide Trish Schnabel's meaningful work and life.

Trish Schnabel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBA, BCBA). With expertise in both areas, she supports children, teens, and adults with mental health concerns, executive functioning chall... Show more

Experienced software engineer focused on AI and product development. Currently leading the development of AI solutions for global medical device manufacturers at Flinn. Prior to this, I worked with Apple Music's data engineering team, built a decision support SaaS used by large software organisations such as Apple and Move Inc, and led teams building solutions to monitor supply chain risks across millions of global data points at Prewave.

I'm passionate about the intersection of software engineering, data, and product, and at my best when leading teams that build data-centred digital products.

Experienced software engineer focused on AI and product development. Currently leading the development of AI solutions for global medical device manufacturers at Flinn. Prior to this, I worked with Apple Music's data engineering team, built a decisio... Show more

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

Mikela Millington is a certified juice therapist, holistic health coach, and cold-pressed juice business owner behind Holistic Olive. She specializes in teaching practical, evidence-informed nutrition strategies that support energy, digestion, hormone balance, and stress resilience—especially for high-stress professionals.

By day, Mikela works in law enforcement, giving her a unique understanding of burnout, irregular schedules, chronic stress, and the real barriers people face when trying to care for their health. By passion and purpose, she teaches individuals and organizations how to use nutrition—specifically cold-pressed juicing—as a sustainable tool for healing and performance.

Mikela has worked with clients nationwide through 1:1 consultations, juice programs, workshops, and wellness events. Her teaching style is relatable, interactive, and grounded in real life—focusing on what people can actually afford, prepare, and maintain.

She is known for breaking down complex nutrition topics into simple, actionable steps and empowering attendees to take control of their health without extremes or overwhelm.

Mikela Millington is a certified juice therapist, holistic health coach, and cold-pressed juice business owner behind Holistic Olive. She specializes in teaching practical, evidence-informed nutrition strategies that support energy, digestion, hormon... Show more

Marinka Natale works at the intersection of cloud, data, AI, and human decision-making, helping organizations question momentum before scaling complexity. Her work centers on asking the questions others avoid—examining not just what technology enables, but whether it is aligned with what people, organizations, and systems actually need.

With experience across healthcare, analytics, emerging technology, and applied research, Marinka brings a systems-level perspective that connects technical architecture with governance, incentives, and real-world outcomes. She is known for challenging default assumptions around innovation, particularly when new tools amplify noise rather than clarity.

Marinka is the Chair of the IEEE Cloud Summit and the founder of LynxIQ, where she advises organizations on designing cloud and AI systems with intention, accountability, and long-term value in mind. Her work emphasizes discernment, restraint, and responsibility as essential components of meaningful technological progress.

Marinka Natale works at the intersection of cloud, data, AI, and human decision-making, helping organizations question momentum before scaling complexity. Her work centers on asking the questions others avoid—examining not just what technology enable... Show more

Ing. en sistemas, Co-fundador de CSN y Proticket.io, Co-Lider del Java User Group y Lider del 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, eventos masivos 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.io, Co-Lider del Java User Group y Lider del AWS User Group Guatemala, especializado en crear soluciones seguras y escalables sobre la nube de AWS. He liderado proyectos en sectores de salud, educación... Show more

I'm a Senior Software Architect working on agentic AI systems in healthcare diagnostics. Most of my time is spent figuring out how to make large language models play nice with enterprise security requirements—especially when those models need to access patient data across chat, voice, and SMS channels.

Before diving into AI, I built developer experience tools and led engineering teams where I learned that the hard problems are rarely about the technology itself. They're about making complex systems work reliably when real people depend on them.

I've been deep in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) world lately, building servers that let AI agents interact securely with backend systems. That work surfaced a lot of messy authentication challenges that don't have clean answers in the OAuth specs. My talk comes from those real-world battle scars.

I'm based in Omaha

I'm a Senior Software Architect working on agentic AI systems in healthcare diagnostics. Most of my time is spent figuring out how to make large language models play nice with enterprise security requirements—especially when those models need to acce... Show more

Roxy Rodriguez-Becker is a freelance web developer with a background in math education and library science. She created the Tube Feed Tracker PWA for a niche part of the medical community to help thousands of families around the world. Roxy is a Cuban American mother of 3 living in Houston, Texas. She enjoys working out, doing handstands, listening to tech podcasts, and is looking for her next role in tech.

Roxy Rodriguez-Becker is a freelance web developer with a background in math education and library science. She created the Tube Feed Tracker PWA for a niche part of the medical community to help thousands of families around the world. Roxy is a Cuba... Show more

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

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

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

Subash Lekshmi Velayudhan is a Software Development Director with over 22 years of experience in Information Technology, currently pursuing a PG Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. As a recognized thought leader in healthcare technology transformation, Subash specializes in implementing AI-driven solutions that optimize payor operations across claims processing, fraud detection, and member engagement.
At NTT DATA, Subash has successfully led multiple high-impact implementations of healthcare payor systems, including HealthRules Payor and Amisys Advance, resulting in significant operational efficiencies for regional health plans. He has established innovative approaches to Test Data Management and Data Governance with a strong focus on compliance and privacy in healthcare systems.
A certified ScrumMaster® since 2014, Subash has driven organizational transformation from traditional waterfall methodologies to agile and DevOps models across multiple healthcare enterprises. His expertise spans the full spectrum of healthcare payer operations including enrollment, premium billing, claims processing, provider management, and EDI transactions across Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and Exchange lines of business.
Subash excels at establishing Testing Excellence Centers (TEC) that map testing processes to application dataflow and end-to-end business functions, dramatically improving quality while reducing implementation timelines. His technical expertise encompasses healthcare insurance products, SDLC tools, automation frameworks, and cloud technologies including ADLS, ADF, Snowflake, and Delphix Compliance Engines.
As an early adopter of AI in healthcare operations, Subash brings a unique perspective on the practical implementation challenges and strategic opportunities for healthcare organizations seeking to leverage artificial intelligence for competitive advantage.

Subash Lekshmi Velayudhan is a Software Development Director with over 22 years of experience in Information Technology, currently pursuing a PG Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at The McCombs School of Business at The University... Show more

Soujanya Vummannagari is an accomplished Senior Product/Delivery Manager with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across healthcare, retail, finance, and insurance industries. Currently serving as Senior Development Consultant at Evernorth/Express Scripts through Endava Solutions, she leads a comprehensive product portfolio encompassing 50+ Spring Boot services and 400+ DataPower/Mainframe services while managing a 30+ member global team.
Her expertise spans the full technology spectrum, from legacy mainframe systems (PLI, CICS, COBOL) to modern cloud-native architectures using Java, Spring Boot,Openshift and AWS. Soujanya has demonstrated exceptional leadership in large-scale system modernization, successfully migrating monolithic systems to microservices architectures, achieving 1300+ MIPS savings and delivering $2.5M in license cost reductions through strategic technology transitions.
Notable achievements include developing innovative certification frameworks that contributed to $1.75M in cost savings, building analytics platforms that drove incremental revenue growth, and leading FHIR API migrations that enhanced healthcare data interoperability across multiple organizations. Her technical proficiency extends to DevOps practices, utilizing tools like Jenkins, Git, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry, while maintaining robust monitoring and security standards through Grafana, Splunk, newrelic , and Dynatrace.
Prior to her current role, Soujanya held key positions at Clopay Doors, PNC Healthcare, State Farm Insurance, and Citigroup, where she consistently delivered scalable solutions and led cross-functional teams to achieve strategic business objectives. Her experience includes extensive work with HIPAA compliance, EDI transaction processing, and claims management systems.
Soujanya holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and maintains Project Management Professional (PMP) certification alongside OBIEE Foundation Suite 11G certification, reflecting her commitment to continuous professional development and excellence in technology leadership.

Soujanya Vummannagari is an accomplished Senior Product/Delivery Manager with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across healthcare, retail, finance, and insurance industries. Currently serving as Senior Development Consultant ... Show more

Amber Valimont is certified as a family nurse practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has a Master of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Her bachelor’s degree is from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Her initial clinical practice was in primary care/internal medicine from 2019-2022. She currently practices in advanced heart failure at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA since 2022. She is a member of AANP, HFSA (Heart Failure Society of America), and PCNP. She has been a per diem clinical adjunct with NP and DNP students at Duquesne University.

Amber Valimont is certified as a family nurse practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has a Master of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Her bachelor’s degree is from Duquesne University in Pit... Show more

A medical student and self-taught AI engineer at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University (Burkina Faso), I build open-source medical tools at the intersection of computer vision and clinical practice. Creator of EyeTrace, an eye-tracking toolkit for detecting fatigue and cognitive load, published on PyPI and submitted to the Journal of Open Source Software. Speaker at SEINAR 2024 and Google DevFest Francophone Africa on AI for healthcare in low-resource settings. My work involves designing technically rigorous and clinically grounded solutions tailored to the realities of healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa.

A medical student and self-taught AI engineer at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University (Burkina Faso), I build open-source medical tools at the intersection of computer vision and clinical practice. Creator of EyeTrace, an eye-tracking toolkit for detecting fat... Show more

Christof Layher ist IT-Executive, Berater und Sparringspartner für regulierte mittelständische Unternehmen. Er unterstützt Organisationen dabei, digitale Komplexität zu reduzieren, indem er Entscheidungsprozesse dort strukturiert, wo Qualität, Daten und Umsetzung tatsächlich entstehen.

Über viele Jahre verantwortete er bei BioNTech die Validierung digitaler Systeme und den Aufbau skalierbarer IT- und Datenplattformen in hochregulierten Umfeldern. Dabei arbeitete er eng mit Quality, IT, Fachbereichen und Behörden zusammen – mit dem klaren Fokus, Compliance nicht als Bremse, sondern als Enabler für Fortschritt zu gestalten.

Heute begleitet er Unternehmen aus Pharma, Biotech und MedTech bei der Übersetzung von Digital- und IT-Strategien in operative Entscheidungen. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Reduktion von Abstimmungsschleifen, klaren Entscheidungsräumen und belastbaren Datenstrukturen – ohne zusätzliche Bürokratie oder Beraterfolien.

Christof Layher spricht aus der Praxis für die Praxis und verbindet technisches Tiefenverständnis mit einem systemischen Blick auf Organisationen und Entscheidungen.

Christof Layher ist IT-Executive, Berater und Sparringspartner für regulierte mittelständische Unternehmen. Er unterstützt Organisationen dabei, digitale Komplexität zu reduzieren, indem er Entscheidungsprozesse dort strukturiert, wo Qualität, Daten ... Show more

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

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. Veronica is also the Interim Programme Lead for Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Noroff University in Norway, where she replaced a warm climate with a more adventurous one. Veronica holds a Master in Science at Rhodes University in Information Security with a specialisation in the forensic analysis of malware. She is currently doing her PhD in cybersecurity at the University of Plymouth in the UK. Her PhD is about designing robust logs for medical devices. She prides herself on keeping patients safe, as this is something close to her heart (quite literally). She is also a cyborg, sporting an embedded medical device herself. She is also a DEF CON goon, and she is the founder of DC2751, and the OWASP Kristiansand project. She has a love for all things ransomware and understands the low level details forensically.

Her particular research interests include research into security vulnerabilities in medical devices forming part of the Internet of Things, and how these could be exploited by malicious attackers, as well as what types of forensic artefacts could be identified from any attacks. She believes that incident response should be something that is continuously done and improved on. She is extremely passionate about protecting people whose lives depend on these medical devices, and her passion led her to become a researcher within an MDM. She is also developing a digital forensics and incident response approach dealing specifically with implanted medical devices and medical devices installed within a healthcare setting. At her core, Veronica is a forensicator and hacker, in love with every bit, byte, and nibble of knowledge she has obtained. She has a strong belief that the o in logs stand for observability. Knowing what is a problem is half the battle won she believes.

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. Veronica is also the Interim Programme Lead for Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Noroff University in Norway, where she replaced a warm climate with a more adventurous one. Veronica holds a Mast... Show more

Janet’s commitment to a standard of excellence is driven by her dedication to a life of learning and growing. She was welcomed into the field of Dentistry in 1998 by a Dentist who took her under his wing and showed her everything she was willing to learn. Having spent the first ten years working as a cross-trained dental assistant, she discovered her passion for the business of healthcare in 2008 when she partnered with a Dentist to open a startup in the middle of a national recession. Today, she partners with businesses Nationwide to fine tune the many variables that hinder productivity.

Janet’s educational journey includes a degree in Organizational Leadership, Business, and Communication from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. She is a recognized Consultant with the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC) and is a part of the AADOM Speaker/Consultant Alliance with the American Association of Dental Office Management where she has also been awarded Fellowship distinction. In 2021, Janet expanded her impact further by becoming a registered Fraud Examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), where she supports businesses in identifying and preventing employee theft and embezzlement.

Janet’s commitment to a standard of excellence is driven by her dedication to a life of learning and growing. She was welcomed into the field of Dentistry in 1998 by a Dentist who took her under his wing and showed her everything she was willing to l... Show more

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

Graeme Crouch is a Power Platform enthusiast who has worked with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform since 2012, beginning his career as a Systems Analyst consultant on a CRM 2011 implementation. Graeme has since worked with public and private sector clients across North America and Europe in a number of industries including Healthcare, Regulation, Education, Manufacturing, and Sales. Graeme is currently the SVP of Delivery Services with TruNorth Dynamics based in Colorado, USA.

Graeme Crouch is a Power Platform enthusiast who has worked with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform since 2012, beginning his career as a Systems Analyst consultant on a CRM 2011 implementation. Graeme has since worked with public and private sector... Show more

Marni Blythe is a nationally recognized professional speaker, Fractional COO, and leadership expert who brings big-business acumen to entrepreneurs and healthcare leaders. With a career that began in New York City’s C-suite, Marni held senior executive roles with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies, where she honed her ability to reengineer systems, streamline processes, and unlock sustainable growth.

Today, as the founder of Full Pocket Coaching and co-founder of Lead 360 Academy, Marni helps small to mid-sized healthcare businesses achieve Fortune-level operational excellence. She partners with visionary owners and leaders to align strategy, build strong cultures, and design processes that fuel scalability without sacrificing human connection.

Marni is also the co-author of Culture Catalyst, a book that empowers leaders to harness the power of emotional intelligence, communication, and culture-building to transform their organizations. Her engaging speaking style has made her a sought-after keynote speaker across the U.S., where she delivers high-impact talks on culture, emotional intelligence, leadership, and communication to audiences ranging from entrepreneurs to healthcare professionals.

Whether she is on stage, advising in the operatory, or coaching leaders one-on-one, Marni’s mission is simple: to help leaders create businesses where people thrive, systems run seamlessly, and vision becomes reality.

Marni Blythe is a nationally recognized professional speaker, Fractional COO, and leadership expert who brings big-business acumen to entrepreneurs and healthcare leaders. With a career that began in New York City’s C-suite, Marni held senior executi... Show more

Naveen Srikanth Pasupuleti is a seasoned data platform engineer with over 15 years of experience building high-performance data solutions across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. Currently serving as a senior engineer at Komodo Health in Dallas, Texas, Naveen leads cross-functional teams in designing and implementing data pipelines that have contributed to tens of millions in revenue.
With deep expertise in the Hadoop and Spark ecosystems, Naveen specializes in creating robust cloud-native solutions using AWS services including Redshift, S3, EMR, and Glue. His technical proficiency spans Python, Java, REST APIs, Kubernetes, and both SQL and NoSQL databases. He is particularly passionate about machine learning, generative AI, and deep learning applications in data engineering.
Naveen's career highlights include leading a team of engineers to develop temporal workflows for data materialization at Komodo Health, transforming SAS models to PySpark at JP Morgan Chase (achieving 90% performance improvements and saving millions), and optimizing clinical data processing pipelines at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His innovative approach to data quality frameworks and performance optimization has consistently delivered measurable business impact.
Academically, Naveen holds an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (3.7 GPA) and a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (8.6/10 GPA). During his MBA, he served as a teaching assistant for Python courses with over 300 students.
Beyond his technical achievements, Naveen has received numerous recognition awards throughout his career, including 15+ Cisco Star Awards for exceptional performance. He combines technical excellence with strong leadership skills, mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement initiatives across organizations. His commitment to innovation and collaborative problem-solving makes him a valuable asset in today's data-driven technology landscape.

Naveen Srikanth Pasupuleti is a seasoned data platform engineer with over 15 years of experience building high-performance data solutions across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. Currently serving as a senior engineer at Komodo ... Show more

Samba Otavise is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates Medicine, Technology, and Leadership in his diverse career. As a certified World-Class Public Speaker and trainer by Intelligence Performance Ltd Uganda under Coach Phil, he captivates audiences and inspires change through his engaging presentations and workshops.

In addition to his public speaking and training prowess, Samba is a certified management consultant (CMC), human resource professional (HCRP), and customer relationship management consultant (CCRC) certified by Heroes Nation Consulting Nigeria under Dr. Mike Oladipo. This diverse skill set equips him to excel in various facets of organizational development and strategic planning.

With a background as a Medical Doctor, Samba transitioned into Cloud Solutions Architecture and DevOps Engineering, demonstrating versatility and a passion for innovation. As a proud member of the Amazon Web Services Community Builders Global Directory, his expertise extends beyond traditional boundaries.

As the Founder and CEO of Solavise Technologies Institute, Samba leads a mission-driven tech company focused on empowering individuals to leverage technology for personal and societal advancement. Solavise Tech reshapes the landscape of tech education through comprehensive training programs, equipping people with the tools to thrive in the digital age.

Additionally, Samba serves as the Business Development Manager for iConz Limited Cameroon, where he spearheads efforts to revolutionize online commerce in Africa. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is deeply engaged in philanthropic initiatives and community leadership.

As the Board Chair for RainBow Nutraceuticals and Phytomedicine (RBPHYNUMED), Samba drives initiatives aimed at promoting health and wellness in Cameroon and beyond. He is also a Co-Founder of Wisdom Cooperation Cameroon, an educational institution dedicated to preparing advanced-level students for competitive entrance exams.

Samba is also the Co-Founder of Medics In Tech, where he serves as the Director of Advocacy & Outreach and Co-Director of Technology Solutions. In this role, he identifies and cultivates partnerships with tech experts, healthcare professionals, organizations, and volunteers, including regional coordinators and governments. He facilitates the exchange of ideas and resources through networking events and workshops.

Moreover, Samba is the Cameroon Country Representative for RossyBright Care Foundation (ROCAF), a Christian-based, non-profit organization that addresses the economic, physical, social, medical, and spiritual needs of children, youths, and families in extreme poverty. ROCAF’s vision is born out of a love for God and His people, and an obedience to His Word to care for those in need among us, regardless of race, sex, or religion.

In every role he undertakes, Samba Otavise’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and social impact shines through. His visionary mindset and dedication to humanity continue to inspire and uplift those around him, making him a trailblazer in healthcare, technology, and education.

Samba Otavise is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates Medicine, Technology, and Leadership in his diverse career. As a certified World-Class Public Speaker and trainer by Intelligence Performance Ltd Uganda under Coach Phil, he capti... Show more

Dr. David Hardy is a chiropractor and functional neurologist who offers a holistic perspective on wellness, integrating brain health, chiropractic care, and lifestyle strategies. He believes in addressing the root causes of health issues, not just managing symptoms.
Dr. Hardy's presentations are engaging and informative, covering topics such as concussion recovery, migraine relief, stress management, and neurological rehabilitation. He empowers audiences with practical tools and insights to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. He practices at Hope Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic and is the founder of The Hardy Brain, a platform dedicated to educating the public about brain health. He is a Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology (ACFN) and a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB). Connect with Dr. Hardy to bring his expertise to your next event.

Dr. David Hardy is a chiropractor and functional neurologist who offers a holistic perspective on wellness, integrating brain health, chiropractic care, and lifestyle strategies. He believes in addressing the root causes of health issues, not just ma... Show more

Dean Shev, Founder & CEO of VHT.ai and ethical AI pioneer, leads ECHNA AI to transform healthcare decisions with empathy and precision. His Fraser Health redevelopment work optimized operations for major hospital in BC for better outcomes, while HBR Advisory contributions shape industry trends. Holding an MBA, MSc, and H.BSc, Dean's expertise in PROSCI change management ensures responsible AI adoption. Join him to explore hybrid models that outperform human judgment ethically.

Dean Shev, Founder & CEO of VHT.ai and ethical AI pioneer, leads ECHNA AI to transform healthcare decisions with empathy and precision. His Fraser Health redevelopment work optimized operations for major hospital in BC for better outcomes, while HBR ... Show more

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

Daisy Omondi is an business data science specialist with a healthcare background who works on real-world AI systems where data quality, assumptions, and design choices directly affect human outcomes.

Ms. Omondi speaks about building and evaluating AI systems in high-stakes contexts, translating responsible AI principles into concrete design decisions, and bridging the gap between data science theory and real-world deployment. Her sessions are aimed at data scientists, engineers, and technical decision-makers working on applied AI systems.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Omondi worked in healthcare as a nurse, an experience that shaped her perspective on ethics, accountability, and the real-world consequences of decisions made under uncertainty. Having lived and worked across different systems in Africa and Europe, she brings a global lens to how data-driven technologies include or exclude different communities.

Ms. Omondi has presented academic work at international forums and regularly writes about technology, data, and social impact. Her work focuses on how data quality, assumptions, and system design choices shape outcomes in real-world AI deployments, with a particular interest in transparency, accountability, and trust.

Daisy Omondi is an business data science specialist with a healthcare background who works on real-world AI systems where data quality, assumptions, and design choices directly affect human outcomes. Ms. Omondi speaks about building and evaluating... Show more