David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering.

His research on deploying deep learning for automated radiology reports was published in the Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering (JIWE) and earned Best Presenter Award at NexSymp 2025 in Malaysia. Beyond government work, he founded SheerFit, an AI-powered wellness platform serving users across communities.

David's work focuses on building production AI systems that actually work in resource-constrained environments, not just in labs. He's passionate about honest conversations about what it really takes to deploy AI in the real world: the failures, the compromises, and the unglamorous solutions that actually ship.

David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering. His research on deployi... Show more

Justin O'Leary is an independent security researcher at olearysec.com. He hunts confused deputy flaws in cloud-native infrastructure, the places where a Kubernetes operator trusts a namespace more than it should. That work has produced privilege escalation findings in Config Connector, AWS Controllers for Kubernetes, Azure Service Operator and Crossplane, a Black Hat USA 2026 briefing, and a GCVE Numbering Authority designation (GNA-119). He has also spent twenty years as the operator on the other side of those trust boundaries, most recently running research infrastructure at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Justin O'Leary is an independent security researcher at olearysec.com. He hunts confused deputy flaws in cloud-native infrastructure, the places where a Kubernetes operator trusts a namespace more than it should. That work has produced privilege esca... Show more

Saiteja Jonnalagadda is a Senior Cloud Engineer at CVS Health, where he works on patient identity at national scale, deciding which records belong to the same person on a healthcare platform that serves more than 185 million people. He is the lead designer of its real-time demographic events service and its record reconciliation systems, and he built the Overmatched Records resolution system that corrects the cases where matching was too aggressive. He also defined the enterprise real-time event taxonomy that teams across the platform now follow.

His original research sits in the same field. He has written six papers in IEEE conferences and computing journals, three of them as sole author. One introduced salt-hashed Bloom filter encoding, a method for linking patient records across organizations without exposing the raw identifiers, presented at IEEE INTCEC. His other work covers real-time anomaly detection for fraud prevention at IEEE UEMCON and generative AI for synthetic patient data used to train identity matching and deduplication models.

He also helps decide what the field publishes. He serves on technical program committees, including the IEEE World AI IoT Congress, reviews for two IEEE journal pools, and has peer reviewed more than 100 papers across 25 or more international conferences. He has judged at Major League Hacking events, the Georgia Tech Capstone Design Expo, the Kennesaw State CCSE Computing Showcase, and LA Hacks.

He has built production data systems in healthcare, payments, and trading since 2019. He is an IEEE Senior Member and a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society, and holds an M.S. in Applied Computer Science.

Saiteja Jonnalagadda is a Senior Cloud Engineer at CVS Health, where he works on patient identity at national scale, deciding which records belong to the same person on a healthcare platform that serves more than 185 million people. He is the lead de... Show more

Emmanuel Fle Chea is a Clinical Data Scientist and Informatician with 7+ years of experience building production-grade pipelines across EHRs, claims, registries, and biomarkers. He is the Founder and CEO of Lexify Health, a clinical policy intelligence platform, and a merged contributor to the RConsortium pharma-skills (#pilot7-design-skills) project, where he has authored 20 silent-failure benchmark cases across the group-sequential-design, admiral-adsl, admiral-bds, clinical-trial-simulation, and r2rtf skills (Issues #36-40, #165-175). Two of those benchmarks led to merged fixes: PR #152 (admiral-bds, confirmed by four independent re-runs, 94.4% → 98.9%) and PR #187 (admiral-adsl, fixing a previously dead-stubbed PPROTFL derivation). His work has been acknowledged by project lead Yilong Zhang (Health Quantitative Scientist, Meta). He also developed the Calibration Blindspot Benchmark for the Kaggle AGI Hackathon 2026 and won 1st place at the HeatMap Hackathon 2026, sponsored by the American Burn Association. Based in California, USA.

Emmanuel Fle Chea is a Clinical Data Scientist and Informatician with 7+ years of experience building production-grade pipelines across EHRs, claims, registries, and biomarkers. He is the Founder and CEO of Lexify Health, a clinical policy intelligen... Show more

I have over 8 years of experience in the IT field and am currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning in Healthcare at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I have also been honoured to receive prestigious fellowships, including the CMIE and WOS-C Scientist.

I have over 8 years of experience in the IT field and am currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning in Healthcare at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I have also been honoured to receive prestigious fellowships, including the CMIE and WOS-C ... Show more

Kyle McGuire is a healthcare operations executive and leadership coach, and founder of Dogwood Enterprises, a consulting firm that helps medical and allied health practices build operations that work for patients and for the people who care for them.

Kyle's career began on the clinical floor. He worked as a medical assistant and then as a DAANCE-certified oral surgery assistant before moving into operations and HR management, and that perspective shapes everything he teaches: decisions made in the boardroom land on the clinical team first.

Most recently, Kyle served as Chief Operating Officer of a 12-location oral and maxillofacial surgery group in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. There, he led the design and launch of the group's prosthodontics and dental lab divisions, and built an accredited continuing education program that enrolled more than 100 practices. He was a regular presenter on its practice management webinar series, covering compensation plans, revenue cycle management, onboarding, performance management, and team building.

Along the way, Kyle came to believe that the healthiest patients come from the healthiest practices. When a care team is cohesive and cared for, patients feel it. When a practice shows up for its community, the community shows up for it. It's all reciprocal, and it's the conviction behind everything he builds.

Kyle works with practice owners and leadership teams as an executive coach and fractional operations leader: with medical and allied health practices through Dogwood Enterprises, and with dental practices through the Dentist Entrepreneur Organization (DEO). He leads practices as they build the systems, leaders, and teams that make them operationally and financially sustainable, so they can keep caring for their communities long after his time with them ends.

Kyle helps doctors and clinical leaders step out of the daily firefighting that wears them down, so they can lead with confidence, practice with less strain, and reclaim time and energy for life outside the practice. The tools he brings, such as compensation plans that reward the right things, onboarding that keeps good people, performance systems that replace dread with clarity, and exceptional patient and employee experiences are shaping healthcare and dental practices beyond the traditional focus on the bottom line and efficiency.

Kyle's top speaking topics include, "Healthy Practices, Healthy Patients: Building Practices That Last", "Beyond the Annual Review: Performance Management for Busy Practices", and "From Chairside to C-Suite: Leading Healthcare Teams People Want to Stay On and Be Treated By".

Kyle holds an MBA from Rivier University and a BS in Biology from Salve Regina University. He is based in the Greater Boston area.

Kyle McGuire is a healthcare operations executive and leadership coach, and founder of Dogwood Enterprises, a consulting firm that helps medical and allied health practices build operations that work for patients and for the people who care for them.... Show more

Dr. Michael Gaudiani II is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellow at Stanford University in Redwood City, California, where he began his one-year fellowship in August 2026. Dr. Michael Gaudiani completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, a Level 1 trauma center, and earned his medical degree with Honors in Research from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. A Harvard University graduate, Michael Gaudiani has authored peer-reviewed orthopedic research and presented at regional and national conferences.

Dr. Michael Gaudiani II is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellow at Stanford University in Redwood City, California, where he began his one-year fellowship in August 2026. Dr. Michael Gaudiani completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford H... Show more

I am a software developer and data engineer specializing in large-scale ETL systems and healthcare data integration. With over a decade of experience in PHP, PostgreSQL, and enterprise data workflows, I bridge legacy architectures with modern, automated solutions that improve reliability and transparency. My talks focus on practical engineering—what really works when moving complex data at scale and finally delivering something impactful at the end.

I am a software developer and data engineer specializing in large-scale ETL systems and healthcare data integration. With over a decade of experience in PHP, PostgreSQL, and enterprise data workflows, I bridge legacy architectures with modern, automa... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Riz Vazir has a deep background in tech and healthcare consulting, most recently as Director of Business Strategy at Microsoft. He founded Scroll By Choice to address a health crisis caused as collateral damage from the unrestricted monetization of human attention using sophisticated technology. His mission is to equip kids & adults to thrive with technology. Without this, employers face diminished human capital, schools will see declining academic performance, and society will experience increased loneliness. Riz is a certified change management professional with an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Riz Vazir has a deep background in tech and healthcare consulting, most recently as Director of Business Strategy at Microsoft. He founded Scroll By Choice to address a health crisis caused as collateral damage from the unrestricted monetization of h... Show more

Disleve Kanku is a software engineer and the founder of OncoSys AI, where he focuses on trustworthy healthcare AI infrastructure. His work spans data engineering, governance, lineage, auditability, and production controls for AI-enabled systems. He builds practical workflows that help teams move from fragmented data and prototypes toward systems whose inputs, actions, and human approvals can be examined and defended.

Disleve Kanku is a software engineer and the founder of OncoSys AI, where he focuses on trustworthy healthcare AI infrastructure. His work spans data engineering, governance, lineage, auditability, and production controls for AI-enabled systems. He b... Show more

Thembelihle 'Lihle' Gumede is a Biomedical Technologist, Data Scientist, and Health Innovator with over 10 years of experience. Currently serving as the Community Lead for Neo4j in Southern Africa, Lihle is dedicated to bridging the gap between global graph technology and local health innovation. Through initiatives like the Biocollaborator community and the BioNexus AMR project, Lihle focuses on utilizing Knowledge Graphs and GraphRAG to solve complex data challenges and improve AI accuracy within the health sector.

Thembelihle 'Lihle' Gumede is a Biomedical Technologist, Data Scientist, and Health Innovator with over 10 years of experience. Currently serving as the Community Lead for Neo4j in Southern Africa, Lihle is dedicated to bridging the gap between globa... Show more

Just a nerd trying to change the world

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Raising awareness on irregular menstrual cycles in women's endurance sports: Why does it happen and how to regain a regular menstrual cycle while still doing the sports we love.

Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist by NFE
Founder of femtech app EVOA
Startup Showcase at WebSummit Lisbon 2025

Raising awareness on irregular menstrual cycles in women's endurance sports: Why does it happen and how to regain a regular menstrual cycle while still doing the sports we love. Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist by NFE Founder of femtec... Show more

James Lesly didn't find yoga in a studio. He found it stretching on a cell floor, copying poses out of library books before he knew what they were called.

Four years inside, 46 days in solitary, and a body that never got the memo when the danger was over. When he got out, he put a 200-hour yoga teacher training on an old credit card. Then came a 200-hour trauma-informed training through the Prison Yoga Project, where he's now an Ambassador.

Since then he's taught corporate teams (Innergy Corporate Yoga), YMCA Montreal members, Club Med guests, older adults with Parkinson's and post-stroke clients, and yoga teachers in Bella Prāna Collective's 300-hour Advanced Studies training.

He founded Not Your Average Yogi, a Black-led Montreal nonprofit bringing trauma-informed yoga and breathwork to Black men, men coming home from prison and at-risk youth, and built Black Man. Breathe., a 10-week peer-led breathwork program. His memoir, Not Your Average Yogi: From Violence to Service, came out in 2026.

Every session is part story, part live practice. People leave with breathing tools they can use in their next meeting, shift or hard conversation.

In person across Canada (based in Montreal) · Virtual worldwide.

James Lesly didn't find yoga in a studio. He found it stretching on a cell floor, copying poses out of library books before he knew what they were called. Four years inside, 46 days in solitary, and a body that never got the memo when the danger w... Show more

Sarah Greenwood is Principal Product Manager for AI at Centric Software, where she went from junior to head of a region in five years and now leads one of the company's most visible AI products. Since entering the workforce she has multiplied her salary 6.7x, and she teaches the methods behind that openly, because fewer than 1 in 5 of the UK's top earners are women and she wants that changed. She started as a lingerie designer. She is the founder of Track & Thrive, a health-data platform she designed and built herself using AI, and runs Portobello Mornings, AI workshops for non-technical professionals.

Sarah Greenwood is Principal Product Manager for AI at Centric Software, where she went from junior to head of a region in five years and now leads one of the company's most visible AI products. Since entering the workforce she has multiplied her sal... Show more

Kristin Nobles is an AI for Good founder, social impact strategist, entrepreneur, and capital innovator working at the intersection of technology, healthcare, media, intellectual property, and impact finance.**

As Founder and CEO of B Noble Impact and Noble Care, Kristin has spent more than 25 years building, financing, and positioning companies, technologies, intellectual property, and mission-driven initiatives. Across her career, she has helped structure more than $500 million in capital and transactions**, bringing an operator’s understanding of how technology, leadership, capital, and storytelling must work together to create meaningful scale.

Today, Kristin is the creator of CAREN AI, an AI-powered healthcare copilot being developed to help patients with complex health conditions navigate fragmented healthcare, organize and control their health information, connect with appropriate providers, and contribute to the research and outcomes data needed to improve care.

Her work began with her own experience navigating complex illness and the questions surrounding breast implant-associated illness. That experience evolved into SickTitties.org, Noble Care Research, and a broader mission to use AI, patient-owned data, research, advocacy, and media to help move underserved health conditions from fragmented information toward evidence, access, and ultimately covered care.

Kristin is also an experienced media entrepreneur and executive producer whose work spans podcasts, film, streaming, branded entertainment, advocacy campaigns, and emerging media technologies. Her projects include Close to the Chest, Creating Woodstock, and the development of new media designed to turn awareness into measurable action.

She has spoken on AI for Good and technology-driven impact at the United Nations and international innovation forums, bringing together perspectives that are too often separated: entrepreneur, financier, technologist, patient advocate, artist, and media creator.

In 2026, Kristin was named Women Entrepreneur of the Year by Women in Cloud, recognizing her leadership in technology, entrepreneurship, and impact.

Her signature framework, TLC: Technology, Leadership + Capital, challenges organizations to think beyond innovation as a product and instead build the complete ecosystem required to fund, communicate, distribute, and scale change.

Whether speaking about artificial intelligence, women’s health, impact investing, entrepreneurship, patient-centered innovation, intellectual property, media, or the future of capital, Kristin’s central thesis is simple:

Kristin Nobles is an AI for Good founder, social impact strategist, entrepreneur, and capital innovator working at the intersection of technology, healthcare, media, intellectual property, and impact finance.** As Founder and CEO of B Noble Impact... Show more

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Dr. Dobee is an award-winning dentist, entrepreneur, speaker, Key Opinion Leader, and advisor in dental innovation. With more than 25 years of clinical and leadership experience, she has served as a dental society president, educator, and media contributor. She works with leading and emerging dental companies, including Colgate & Velmeni AI, and speaks internationally on AI, innovation, outsourcing, and the future of profitable,high-performing dental practices.

https://beacons.ai/drdobee1 Dr. Dobee is an award-winning dentist, entrepreneur, speaker, Key Opinion Leader, and advisor in dental innovation. With more than 25 years of clinical and leadership experience, she has served as a dental society presid... Show more

I am a Computer Science sophomore at the university of yaoundé 1 with data science as a speciallity and a self taught UI designer. I build with Python across projects ranging from data visualization to AI-powered tools, including KALARA, an offline-first AAC platform designed for non-verbal autistic students in Cameroon.

I am a Computer Science sophomore at the university of yaoundé 1 with data science as a speciallity and a self taught UI designer. I build with Python across projects ranging from data visualization to AI-powered tools, including KALARA, an offline-f... Show more

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, MD, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine specialist on Long Island. He serves as Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurotrauma at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he will complete 25 years in 2027. He also serves as Chief of Neurosurgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bethpage. He has spent much of his career treating complex neurological conditions and is recognized for his expertise within his practice and across the country.

Dr. Salvatore is known for a patient-first approach that combines advanced surgical techniques with personalized care plans. He carefully evaluates each patient’s condition to determine effective and less invasive treatment options. His goal is not only to relieve pain but also to restore function, mobility, and overall quality of life. He has helped thousands of patients with conditions involving the spine, neck, brain, and peripheral nerves. His surgical work includes intracranial procedures, complex spinal surgeries, and spinal reconstruction for both degenerative and traumatic disorders.

Salvatore Palumbo, MD, has extensive experience treating intracranial tumors and other neurological conditions. His procedures range from minimally invasive microdiscectomies to multi-level spinal stabilization surgeries. He diagnoses and treats conditions such as back and leg pain, arm and neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, degenerative disc diseases, spinal stenosis, compression fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal and brain tumors, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dr. Salvatore has received several recognitions, including being named a Top Doctor in America and on Long Island. While practicing in Pennsylvania, he also received the Outstanding Physicians Award. Patients often share meaningful feedback, with some referring to him as a “hero” and others highlighting the care he provided during recovery and long-term treatment.

He was one of the founding members of Long Island Brain and Spine and the Interventional Pain Management Group, which provides coordinated, multidisciplinary care. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the North American Spine Society and New York State and County Medical Societies. He completed his undergraduate degree at Duquesne University, earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, and completed his internship and residency at the University of Rochester-Strong Memorial Hospital. He also donates to Catholic Health Long Island and Make-A-Wish. Dr. Salvatore Palumbo remains dedicated to patient care and community support.

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, MD, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine specialist on Long Island. He serves as Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurotrauma at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where... Show more

Dr. Saara Haapanen is a human performance and leadership strategist, speaker, and internationally published researcher whose PhD work focused on motivation and optimal performance.
For more than 25 years, she has coached and trained high performers across individual, team, and organizational settings, from elite athletes and executives to physicians and large workforces.
Through Performance is Haapanen, she helps organizations create the conditions for their humans to perform at their best. Her work integrates motivation science, psychobiosocial performance, neurodiversity, workplace well-being, and practical performance design.
Saara has been featured in Forbes Health, Shape, Reader’s Digest, and other national media and is known for energetic, highly interactive sessions that turn research into ideas leaders can immediately use.

Dr. Saara Haapanen is a human performance and leadership strategist, speaker, and internationally published researcher whose PhD work focused on motivation and optimal performance. For more than 25 years, she has coached and trained high performers... Show more

Ärztin für Ästhetische Medizin in Frankfurt am Main und Rhein-Main. Schwerpunkt auf minimalinvasiver ästhetischer Medizin mit einem langfristigen Blick auf natürliche Veränderungen und individuelle Bedürfnisse.

Ärztin für Ästhetische Medizin in Frankfurt am Main und Rhein-Main. Schwerpunkt auf minimalinvasiver ästhetischer Medizin mit einem langfristigen Blick auf natürliche Veränderungen und individuelle Bedürfnisse. Show more

Sami Asaad is a Partner with the national law firm of Pierson Ferdinand LLP and is Chair of the firm’s Home Health and Home Care practice team. Sami works closely with business leaders to develop practical solutions to the broad array of legal challenges that employers face in managing a modern workplace. Sami has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024.

Sami represents many independent and franchised home health and home care agencies, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, and health care staffing agencies throughout the country, providing innovative strategies and helping leaders solve problems.

Sami is an experienced speaker and trainer who regularly presents seminars and webinars to companies, franchise systems, and industry groups.

Sami lives in Connecticut with his wife, Jess, and their five children. In addition to spending time with his family, Sami loves being outdoors in nature, listening to early music, studying the Bible, and reading and listening to great books.

Sami Asaad is a Partner with the national law firm of Pierson Ferdinand LLP and is Chair of the firm’s Home Health and Home Care practice team. Sami works closely with business leaders to develop practical solutions to the broad array of legal challe... Show more

Siva Sai Kumar Yachamaneni is a seasoned Quality Engineering Lead with over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. His expertise spans software testing with particular focus on Automation, AI Model validations, Cloud Migration, Mainframe applications, Mobile applications, ETL, Business Intelligence, and Web Services.
With deep domain knowledge in Healthcare and Banking/Insurance sectors, Siva has established himself as a Subject Matter Expert in digital transformation, claim processing, and correspondence management. His technical proficiency extends across the entire Software Development Life Cycle, from business requirement analysis to deployment.
Siva excels in designing and creating automation frameworks for various platforms using tools like Selenium, IBM RFT, and QTP. His experience implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD/CT pipelines has driven efficiency across multiple major programs. Additionally, he has developed expertise in AI data models and generative AI capabilities optimization.
Throughout his career at companies including Infosys, CGI, Sopra Steria, and Cognizant, Siva has successfully led projects for prestigious clients such as CVS, Nationwide UK, Royal Bank of Scotland, Cigna Healthcare, and Cooperative Financial Services. His work has spanned multiple geographies including the USA and UK.
As a leader, Siva excels in project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and mentoring teams across various skill levels. His commitment to continuous improvement extends to exploring AI techniques for enhancing software development processes.
Siva holds a Bachelor of Technology with majors in Biotechnology and Computer Science from Vellore Institute of Technology. His professional credentials include ISTQB certification, and he has been recognized as a Domain/Technology Champ in Independent Validation Services. In 2016, he was awarded as the winner of the Automation Open Challenge at Infosys.
With his comprehensive technical skills, strong leadership capabilities, and passion for innovation, Siva continues to drive excellence in quality engineering and digital transformation initiatives.

Siva Sai Kumar Yachamaneni is a seasoned Quality Engineering Lead with over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. His expertise spans software testing with particular focus on Automation, AI Model validations, Cloud Migration, Mainframe applicat... Show more

Tech Lead at Sycamore Informatics, shipping production LLM agents across an 8-product ecosystem for regulated clinical-trial data. Sycamore is the market leader in clinical trial data science, serving 10 of the Top 20 Global Pharma — AbbVie, BMS, Bayer, Daiichi-Sankyo, CSL, Genmab, Alcon. Scale: 2,000+ TB, 10,000+ active users, 100+ regulatory submissions.

15+ years across platforms, AI-driven engineering, and technical leadership. Former Director of Engineering at Safyre Labs, where he ran the multi-brand B2C ecommerce platform behind Jewlr, Lee Fiori, and ONE+ONLY (1M+ customers). Earlier: AI-driven initiatives at Mars, Inc., Etsy, and IKEA; Rails/AWS delivery for Bossa Nova Robotics, HackerRank, Agero, etc.

Currently focused on the intersection of LLM agents and regulated production Rails — fails-closed customer-environment resolvers, idiom-aware skill-layer invariants, version-pinned code reads. SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, ICH-GCP, CDISC, FDA/EMA/PMDA-aligned.

International conference speaker & tech paper author. Recent: PHUSE EU Connect 2025, PHUSE SDE Shanghai 2025, CDISC US 2025, Toronto Ruby 2024, Toronto DevOps Exchange 2023.

Tech Lead at Sycamore Informatics, shipping production LLM agents across an 8-product ecosystem for regulated clinical-trial data. Sycamore is the market leader in clinical trial data science, serving 10 of the Top 20 Global Pharma — AbbVie, BMS, Bay... Show more

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

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

Joe Goldstein is a technology leader with over 36 years of experience. Mr.Goldstein founded OCS IT (Optimized Computer Solutions) to provide high-level technology solutions to ENT practices ranging from three to over one hundred providers. In addition, the OCS IT team offers a range of services, including cyber security, disaster recovery/business continuity planning, networking, and IT strategic planning. Joe is a subject matter expert on HIPAA/HITECH and has designed entire infrastructures for enterprise-level healthcare organizations.

Mr. Goldstein has volunteered as a mentor for multiple high school cybersecurity programs, including the nationally recognized Troy High School Cyber Defense Team. He also serves on the board as a volunteer mentor for youth-focused not-for-profit organizations.

On a personal level, Joe enjoys spending time with his family and pets. He is living his dream and feels blessed to be able to pursue his passion every day.

Joe Goldstein is a technology leader with over 36 years of experience. Mr.Goldstein founded OCS IT (Optimized Computer Solutions) to provide high-level technology solutions to ENT practices ranging from three to over one hundred providers. In additio... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Psychological stress is not an individual problem — it is a systemic issue. I make sure that mental health is not only discussed as part of occupational safety, but actively integrated into everyday working life. As an expert in workplace mental health, I help companies establish healthy and productive work environments that go beyond legal compliance, enhance employee well-being and enable people to reach their full potential.

I also train Mental Health First Aiders.

As a psychologist with more than 15 years of experience in occupational safety, I advise, coach and train a wide range of target groups — especially managers at all levels and occupational safety professionals.

With my many years of experience in analysing and assessing psychological stress in the workplace — including risk assessments of psychological hazards — I support companies in creating healthy and productive work environments. My tailored approaches not only help companies comply with legal requirements, but also improve employee well-being and performance.

**How do I do this?**

✅ I conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify stressors and psychological hazards.

✅ I develop tailored prevention strategies and training programmes to promote mental health.

✅ I advise companies on implementing sustainable workplace changes that effectively support mental health.

✅ I coach managers and employees on professional and personal issues — from conflicts and decision-making to personal development.

The health of people and good collaboration are very important to me. That is why these topics are at the heart of my work.

Psychological stress is not an individual problem — it is a systemic issue. I make sure that mental health is not only discussed as part of occupational safety, but actively integrated into everyday working life. As an expert in workplace mental heal... Show more

Asha Holla is a data engineer turned AI engineer at Bloom Value with experience spanning across the Azure data and AI ecosystem. She works at the intersection of data platforms, analytics, and applied AI, with a strong focus on building scalable, governed solutions in the US healthcare space. An active contributor to the local tech community, Asha has spoken at 10+ events in 2025 alone. She enjoys making AI feel less intimidating and more usable through community advocacy and practical, real-world examples.

Asha Holla is a data engineer turned AI engineer at Bloom Value with experience spanning across the Azure data and AI ecosystem. She works at the intersection of data platforms, analytics, and applied AI, with a strong focus on building scalable, gov... Show more