Health & Medical

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

Imani Sankofa

Imani Sankofa

Imani Sankofa is a clarity coach, author, and creator of Spiritual Frequency Hopping™, a transformative method that helps women align their energy, elevate their vibration, and lead from inner sovereignty. Through her talks, Imani blends science, spirituality, and practical wisdom to guide audiences into conscious creation, emotional mastery, and authentic leadership. Her work inspires women to remember who they are and rise into the highest expression of their purpose and power.

Imani Sankofa is a clarity coach, author, and creator of Spiritual Frequency Hopping™, a transformative method that helps women align their energy, elevate their vibration, and lead from inner sovereignty. Through her talks, Imani blends science, spi... Show more

Swathi Priya Mannepalli

Swathi Priya Mannepalli

Swathi Priya Mannepalli is a Sr. Digital Solutions Engineer at Microsoft, specializing in data and AI solutions with a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and enterprise analytics modernization. With extensive experience helping organizations unlock the full potential of Fabric’s unified data platform, Swathi has led strategic engagements across industries, driving adoption of OneLake, Data Factory, Lakehouse architecture, and Purview integration for governance and compliance.

Swathi has delivered impactful sessions such as “Unlocking Growth with Microsoft Fabric in SMC” and hands-on demos showcasing Copilot in Fabric, end-to-end AI-powered analytics, and best practices for Fabric-Purview integration for data governance and sensitivity labeling. Swathi’s work includes guiding customers through migration from Power BI Premium to Fabric capacities, implementing CI/CD pipelines for Lakehouse environments, and enabling secure, scalable analytics with AI-driven insights.

As a trusted advisor, Swathi collaborates with technical decision-makers to design modern analytics architectures, optimize cost and performance, and deliver custom AI experiences leveraging Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Fabric Copilot. Swathi’s passion lies in empowering businesses to accelerate productivity, achieve unified governance, and harness real-time intelligence for competitive advantage.

Swathi Priya Mannepalli is a Sr. Digital Solutions Engineer at Microsoft, specializing in data and AI solutions with a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and enterprise analytics modernization. With extensive experience helping organizations... Show more

Viktor Malyi

Viktor Malyi

Viktor Malyi is AI Strategy & Engineering Consultant with 8 years of AI/ML expertise and 16 years in tech across EdTech, HealthTech, and Consumer Electronics. Over the past 4 years, he led AI transformation in EdTech, where he architected enterprise AI strategy from ground zero, delivered 5 production AI systems with direct revenue impact, and drove AI adoption across multiple departments. Viktor has built AI teams from scratch and established technical standards that became company-wide blueprints. He now works with organizations on AI strategy development, hands-on technical implementation oversight, team building and hiring, and internal AI adoption. Based in Heilbronn, Germany, Viktor focuses on helping companies navigate the practical realities of implementing AI without the usual hype or oversimplified playbooks.

Viktor Malyi is AI Strategy & Engineering Consultant with 8 years of AI/ML expertise and 16 years in tech across EdTech, HealthTech, and Consumer Electronics. Over the past 4 years, he led AI transformation in EdTech, where he architected enterprise ... Show more

Matthias Buchhorn-Roth

Matthias Buchhorn-Roth

Matthias is a software engineer specializing in open source technologies, data sharing, and cloud computing. He is based in Berlin and is passionate about fostering open and collaborative environments that drive technological advancement.

Matthias is a software engineer specializing in open source technologies, data sharing, and cloud computing. He is based in Berlin and is passionate about fostering open and collaborative environments that drive technological advancement. Show more

Zemara Waru-Keelan

Zemara Waru-Keelan

Triple Major Psychology, Anthropology and Māori Visual Art
MA in Kaupapa Māori Art Therapy
PhD Candidate Māori Womens History

Passionate about community and healing.
I share my tools for cohesive environments and well being techniques.

Keynote Speaker at Musical Theatre NZ Conference 2025: Performance Art and Mental Health

I can also run workshops, wānanga pertaining to any of my special areas.
I have been a mentor, tutor, teacher in the arts and social sciences for over 15 years.

Triple Major Psychology, Anthropology and Māori Visual Art MA in Kaupapa Māori Art Therapy PhD Candidate Māori Womens History Passionate about community and healing. I share my tools for cohesive environments and well being techniques. Keyno... Show more

Harish Balakrishnan Vimala

Harish Balakrishnan Vimala

Harish Balakrishnan is an accomplished IT professional with 19 years of experience leading quality assurance and systems integration projects across healthcare, retail, finance, and airlines. He has deep expertise in Oracle XStore POS, Salesforce CRM, Oracle HCM, and mainframe technologies, with a proven track record as a QA Manager, QA Lead, and SME driving complex enterprise transformations.
He has successfully managed large-scale programs at Kaiser Permanente, Citibank, Continental Airlines, and RR Donnelley, overseeing system modernization, cloud migrations, and enterprise-wide payment and case management solutions. Harish is a PMP, Salesforce (ADM 201, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud), CSM, SAFe 4, and ITIL certified, bringing strong leadership in Agile and Waterfall environments.
With extensive experience in onsite-offshore delivery, test strategy, automation frameworks, and stakeholder collaboration, Harish combines technical depth with business process insight to deliver measurable improvements in system performance and user experience.

Harish Balakrishnan is an accomplished IT professional with 19 years of experience leading quality assurance and systems integration projects across healthcare, retail, finance, and airlines. He has deep expertise in Oracle XStore POS, Salesforce CRM... Show more

Narendra Chennupati

Narendra Chennupati

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abubakar Yahaya Madawaki

Abubakar Yahaya Madawaki

Abubakar Yahaya is a pioneer Geology and Gemology undergraduate student at the University of Abuja, Nigeria. He is passionate about the intersection of geoscience, sustainability, and youth empowerment. As a student leader in the NAPE (Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists) Student Chapter, Abubakar actively promotes geoscience education, student-industry collaboration, and field-based learning opportunities for young geoscientists.

Beyond academics, he is an emerging entrepreneur and founder of The Luxe Bazar, an online marketplace focused on modest Islamic fashion, lifestyle, and children’s educational products. Through his business, he champions creativity, digital innovation, and economic inclusion.

Abubakar is known for his leadership, proactive engagement in student-driven initiatives, and a strong commitment to community growth and professional development. He aspires to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s energy sector and the broader business landscape by combining technical expertise, youth advocacy, and entrepreneurial vision.

Abubakar Yahaya is a pioneer Geology and Gemology undergraduate student at the University of Abuja, Nigeria. He is passionate about the intersection of geoscience, sustainability, and youth empowerment. As a student leader in the NAPE (Nigerian Assoc... Show more

Eric Shuss

Eric Shuss

With over 35 years of experience in ERP, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Eric has established a distinguished career in the technology sector. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365, demonstrating a deep understanding of these platforms. As a former COO of a high-tech manufacturing company, Eric has firsthand experience in operational leadership and strategic decision-making.

In addition to their executive roles as CEO, CIO, and CTO in various AI, professional services, and software companies, Eric has served as an industry analyst focusing on supply chain, life sciences, manufacturing, and retail. A recognized speaker and author, they have received multiple awards for their contributions to ethical AI. Currently, Eric is a board member of several AI and robotics companies, where they continue to influence the future of technology.

With over 35 years of experience in ERP, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Eric has established a distinguished career in the technology sector. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365, demonstrating a deep ... Show more

Bhavana Reddy Chadagonda

Bhavana Reddy Chadagonda

Bhavana Reddy Chadagonda is a seasoned analytics professional with over 10 years of experience driving strategic business solutions through data interpretation, experimentation, and insights generation. Currently serving as a Staff Data Scientist at Intuit, she specializes in building reliable and trustworthy products that deliver measurable business impact. She has established herself as a leader in the analytics space, with deep expertise in A/B testing, causal inference, and machine learning. Her technical proficiency spans a comprehensive toolkit including Python, SQL, R, Tableau, and advanced statistical modeling techniques, and she has consistently demonstrated her ability to translate complex data into actionable business strategies across diverse industries.
At Intuit, Bhavana has spearheaded transformative initiatives that have generated significant revenue impact. She led the development of a personalized AI-driven signup flow that increased subscriptions by 3% and generated $15M in annual revenue. Her innovative approach to connecting online and offline channels through end-to-end dashboards has provided unprecedented insights into user journeys and optimization opportunities. She has also played a crucial role in advancing experimentation capability in the paid media team by creating long-term roadmaps and implementing new testing methodologies, including sequential/Bayesian testing approaches that have accelerated decision-making while reducing costs.
Prior to Intuit, Bhavana made substantial contributions at Twitter's Health team, where she designed groundbreaking content reporting flows that delivered a 50% increase in actionable reports and $1.5M in revenue impact. Her work in building measurement frameworks for automated remediation systems resulted in a 7% increase in automated responses and significantly improved platform safety. She also collaborated with cross-functional teams including Engineering, ML, and Legal to reduce report review SLA from 72 hours to 32 hours by optimizing ML ranking models.
During her tenure at Glassdoor, she revolutionized experimentation capabilities by automating A/B test analysis, reducing analysis time from 2 days to 2-4 hours while achieving a 25% month-over-month lift in content contribution and a 10% increase in retention. Her strategic redesign of the platform's "give-to-get" content model led to a 20% increase in user-generated content without compromising long-term engagement. She also built comprehensive pipelines and dashboards to monitor content moderation metrics, reducing manual analysis by 70%.
At Domino's Pizza, Bhavana developed predictive models that identified key service metrics driving sales growth, creating tools that enabled over 5,000 stores to maximize performance and estimated service improvements that could drive 10-12% sales growth at the national level. Her personalized advertising strategies contributed to a $20M annual revenue increase through improved customer lifetime value predictions using probabilistic models.
Bhavana holds a Master's degree in Business Analytics and Project Management from the University of Connecticut School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India. This unique combination of technical engineering foundation and business analytics expertise enables her to bridge the gap between complex technical solutions and strategic business outcomes.
Throughout her career, Bhavana has consistently delivered results that matter, generating over $36M in measurable revenue impact through her analytics initiatives, improving operational efficiency by up to 70% through automation, and advancing experimentation capabilities across multiple organizations. Her approach to analytics is characterized by her ability to influence product roadmaps, drive cross-functional collaboration, and translate data insights into strategic business actions. Her expertise in both technical execution and strategic thinking makes her a valuable leader in the evolving landscape of data-driven decision making.

Bhavana Reddy Chadagonda is a seasoned analytics professional with over 10 years of experience driving strategic business solutions through data interpretation, experimentation, and insights generation. Currently serving as a Staff Data Scientist at ... Show more

Bryan Fleischman

Bryan Fleischman

Bryan Fleischman is a Physician Associate (PA) who completed a residency in emergency medicine in July 2025. He brings over nine years of experience in 911 and critical care transport as a firefighter-paramedic, including training in New York City—the busiest EMS system in the world—where he responded during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bryan also spent over four years in outpatient and mobile anesthesiology, gaining extensive experience in airway management, especially in pediatric patients. He serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine and mentors MD and PA students through the Emory Farmworker Project in rural South Georgia. A passionate educator since 2016, he has taught EMTs and paramedics in both lecture and lab settings and is an ALS preceptor. Bryan’s broad clinical background and commitment to education make him a dynamic and knowledgeable speaker.

Bryan Fleischman is a Physician Associate (PA) who completed a residency in emergency medicine in July 2025. He brings over nine years of experience in 911 and critical care transport as a firefighter-paramedic, including training in New York City—th... Show more

Jacob Rockowitz

Jacob Rockowitz

As a member of the Drupal community, I mentor developers, explore Open Source sustainability, speak at events, and contribute code and ideas back to the community as the maintainer of the Webform module and Schema.org Blueprints module.

The Webform module allows site builders to build forms to collect visitor data, and it is one of Drupal’s most installed modules.

The Schema.org Blueprints module uses Schema.org types and properties to build a modern, progressively decoupled website/application content architecture that is standardized and API-first with fantastic SEO.

As a member of the Drupal community, I mentor developers, explore Open Source sustainability, speak at events, and contribute code and ideas back to the community as the maintainer of the Webform module and Schema.org Blueprints module. The Webfor... Show more

Graeme Crouch

Graeme Crouch

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 Director of Power Platform Consulting 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

Amanda Ludwig

Amanda Ludwig

Amanda Ludwig is a magnetic speaker with a captivating story of unwavering determination, resilience, and triumph. An award-winning entrepreneur and multi-company founder, Amanda's journey includes piloting an astounding 800% revenue growth and the seamless execution of massive in-person events for over 20,000 attendees.

Despite her diverse skillset spanning corporate finance to non-profit management, the most profound part of her journey unfolds not in a boardroom but in a hospital room.

At the peak of her career, Amanda confronted a pivotal moment when a doctor delivered the words "slow down or die".
Following a two-year medical leave, Amanda has emerged as a beacon of hope for high-achievers, illustrating that success and genuine happiness can harmoniously coexist utilizing the insight and methods that she developed during her recovery.

Amanda Ludwig is a magnetic speaker with a captivating story of unwavering determination, resilience, and triumph. An award-winning entrepreneur and multi-company founder, Amanda's journey includes piloting an astounding 800% revenue growth and the s... Show more

Ometere Michael

Ometere Michael

I am a Web3 writer, community builder, and strategic partnerships manager with a strong foundation in digital storytelling, decentralized growth, and human-centered leadership. My journey into Web3 began with a passion for exploring how blockchain can empower creators and communities globally.

From September 2024 to June 2025, I served as the Writer’s Guild Lead for Superteam NG’s Edo state chapter, helping onboard and mentor writers while shaping educational content for new users in the Solana ecosystem. Since October 2024, I’ve also been co-leading the state chapter, driving community engagement, partnerships, and ecosystem participation at a local level.

In parallel, I work with Razor DAO in Growth & Strategy, where I support contributor engagement, ecosystem expansion, and cross-collaborations with other DAOs and Web3 projects.

Before stepping fully into the decentralized space, I worked with two digital marketing agencies between 2022 and 2024, where I honed my skills in content strategy, campaign management, and user growth—tools I now bring into the Web3 world.

Beyond the digital frontier, I am also a 4th-year medical student, which adds a unique layer to my worldview: balancing technical innovation with empathy, systems thinking, and a deep respect for human well-being.

This multidisciplinary background gives me a distinctive perspective on building communities that are not only scalable, but sustainable, inclusive, and culturally aware.

I am a Web3 writer, community builder, and strategic partnerships manager with a strong foundation in digital storytelling, decentralized growth, and human-centered leadership. My journey into Web3 began with a passion for exploring how blockchain ca... Show more

Katharina Zaloudek

Katharina Zaloudek

Lead ACP eduWERK Academy
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Charlotte Chaumet

Charlotte Chaumet

Writer and speaker

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April Thomas

April Thomas

April Thomas is zealous about helping organizations improve. With roots as a healthcare Social Worker and experience in healthcare, higher education, social service, non-profits and manufacturing, she brings a blend of human-centered leadership and organizational excellence.

Driven by her belief in people and their potential, April bridges behavioral and social sciences with quality and continuous improvement, using Lean and Six Sigma principles to spark meaningful, lasting organizational change. She specializes in leadership development, patient and customer centered experience design, strategic planning, and creating cultures of excellence. April holds advanced degrees in Social Work, Organizational Behavior, and Strategic Management. She’s a NAHQ Certified Healthcare Quality Professional, ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Grief Educator, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She has over 15 years of board service with nonprofits. Her passion project is helping people build their skills for conversations related to grief, loss and mental health. April is a thought leader and speaker on Grief Informed Leadership. She has been a podcast guest, conference presenter, workshop presenter, keynote speaker and emcee.

April Thomas is zealous about helping organizations improve. With roots as a healthcare Social Worker and experience in healthcare, higher education, social service, non-profits and manufacturing, she brings a blend of human-centered leadership and o... Show more

Sai Sharan Reddy Mittapelly

Sai Sharan Reddy Mittapelly

Sai Sharan Reddy Mittapelly is a seasoned Integration Architect and Developer with over 13 years of specialized experience in healthcare IT and interoperability solutions. Currently serving as a Senior Integration Developer at Henry Ford Health, he brings deep expertise in designing, developing, and supporting mission-critical healthcare data exchange systems that enable seamless clinical workflows across enterprise environments.
Healthcare Interoperability Expertise
As an HL7 Integration Specialist, Sai has mastered the full spectrum of healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7 2.x/3.x interfaces (ADT, ORU, ORM, DFT, MDM), FHIR, CCD, C-CDA, and XDS.b protocols. His technical proficiency spans industry-leading integration platforms including Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Rhapsody, and Epic Bridges, enabling him to architect and deliver real-time, secure clinical data exchange solutions across EMRs, Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), and payer systems.
Technical Leadership and Innovation
Throughout his career, Sai has demonstrated exceptional technical leadership in FHIR API development, FHIR Bridge Connector implementation, and SMILE CDR integration. His hands-on expertise in TCL scripting, SQL, and multi-platform server environments (UNIX/Windows) has been instrumental in delivering robust, scalable integration solutions. He has successfully led multiple enterprise-level HIE and EMR integration projects, including complex cloud migrations, data center transitions, and high availability implementations.
Enterprise Experience and Impact
Sai's professional journey includes significant roles at prominent healthcare organizations including Henry Ford Health, Walmart Health, ElevanceHealth (formerly Anthem Inc), AmeriHealthCaritas, California Department of Health Services, Quest Diagnostics, Azara Healthcare, and InnovAge In-Home Senior Care. In these positions, he has consistently delivered high-impact integration solutions while ensuring HIPAA compliance, security best practices, and seamless go-live support across the complete integration lifecycle.
His collaborative approach has enabled successful partnerships with clinicians, system architects, interface analysts, and offshore development teams, while his expertise in interface troubleshooting, message validation, and monitoring using tools like SMAT, Splunk, and xMatters has ensured optimal system performance and reliability.
Education and Certifications
Sai holds a Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India. His commitment to professional excellence is demonstrated through multiple industry certifications, including DevOps Certified, Certified HL7 V2.X, Infor Cloverleaf Interface Level 2 Certified, and Epic Bridges Certified.
Professional Philosophy
With a proven track record of transforming complex healthcare interoperability challenges into streamlined, efficient solutions, Sai continues to drive innovation in healthcare IT integration. His comprehensive understanding of both technical architecture and clinical workflows positions him as a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to enhance their healthcare data exchange capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence.

Sai Sharan Reddy Mittapelly is a seasoned Integration Architect and Developer with over 13 years of specialized experience in healthcare IT and interoperability solutions. Currently serving as a Senior Integration Developer at Henry Ford Health, he b... Show more

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologies, Maneesh leads global technical infrastructure projects under the CTO’s office. His leadership is pivotal in driving initiatives around global observability, Splunk infrastructure modernization, mainframe monitoring integrations, and license utilization analytics through Power BI.
Before this, Maneesh was the Delivery Director at Tangent Services Corporation, where he successfully steered AWS cloud and on-premise application development initiatives, leading high-performing, cross-functional teams while optimizing quality, compliance, and risk management across delivery lifecycles.
During his decade-long tenure at NTT Data Inc., he held several impactful roles, including Sr. Technical Program Manager for Citibank NA and Service Delivery Leader for Honeywell. At Citibank, he led a $14M program overseeing regulatory, business, and tech compliance initiatives and managed large-scale applications leveraging AI/ML and NLP. At Honeywell, he championed the global rollout of the PROS AI-powered pricing tool across regions, significantly improving pricing accuracy and automation.
Earlier, Maneesh held roles as Sr. Technical Delivery Lead and Cloud & DevOps Engineer at Enterprise Holdings, where he transformed digital architecture for flagship rental websites like Enterprise, Alamo, and National. His work contributed to $200M+ in revenue while overseeing AEM upgrades and end-to-end DevOps transformation.
At Hilton Worldwide, he led critical releases and DevOps transitions, including implementing Hilton’s groundbreaking “Digital Key” technology, now a flagship contactless guest experience across thousands of properties.
Maneesh’s foundational experience began at Siemens Information Systems, where for over six years he led development of advanced medical imaging solutions (Syngo ArchNet, Syngo fastView), implementing enhancements in DICOM image processing and remote data sharing.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (C-DAC, Pune), a Master’s in Computer Applications (Punjab Technical University), and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Guru Nanak Dev University).
Maneesh is highly credentialed with multiple industry certifications, including PMI-ACP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Fundamentals, and multiple Adobe and Splunk certifications. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow Member of IETE, and actively Contributes to community service as a cricket coach and coordinator at the North Atlanta Cricket Academy.

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologi... Show more

David Suson

David Suson

David studies the root causes or keystones for success and achievement in the areas of Leadership, Personal Performance, Sales and Communication. He studied over 3,000 top performers to find what the best performing employees do, what the best leaders do, what the best communicators do, and what the best salespeople do. And more importantly, he discovered the roadblocks that hold people back. His analytical skills come from his degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and his work at IBM, other tech companies, and working with clients in technology, banking, communications, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution and others. He is an expert in leadership, sales and personal development and brings his insights to you to create breakthrough solutions.

David presents over 140 times/year, has spoken to over 200,000 people in 49 states and internationally. He delivers engaging, inspiring and energetic presentations.

David studies the root causes or keystones for success and achievement in the areas of Leadership, Personal Performance, Sales and Communication. He studied over 3,000 top performers to find what the best performing employees do, what the best leade... Show more

Elliott Mattice

Elliott Mattice

Elliott Mattice is the founder of Exprima Digital Consulting, where he advises organizations on scalable cybersecurity, GRC strategies, and geopolitical threat integration. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in IT operations and cybersecurity, he has led enterprise programs across both civilian and defense contracting environments. Elliott brings a strategic, systems-level approach to helping organizations anticipate risk, align with regulatory expectations, and build resilient, threat-informed security practices.

Elliott Mattice is the founder of Exprima Digital Consulting, where he advises organizations on scalable cybersecurity, GRC strategies, and geopolitical threat integration. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in IT operations and cybersecur... Show more

Wiktoria Grochowalska

Wiktoria Grochowalska

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

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

Joshua Palmer

Joshua Palmer

Dr. Palmer has presented and published on psychiatric topics across the lifespan including screening for adolescent vaping use, adolescent substance use, opioid use disorder treatments, neurobiological perspectives of mental illness, and methods to reduce medication use for behavioral disturbances in dementia. Today, he continues to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the treatment delivery of psychiatric and substance use treatment.

Clinically, Dr. Palmer currently practices as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at P.K. Mullick and Associates, treating adult patients for general psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, and severe persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia. Currently, Dr. Palmer’s clinical interest is using esketamine for treatment resistant depression.

Dr. Palmer has presented and published on psychiatric topics across the lifespan including screening for adolescent vaping use, adolescent substance use, opioid use disorder treatments, neurobiological perspectives of mental illness, and methods to r... Show more

Marc deBloois

Marc deBloois

Mechanical engineer in Insurance tech

Mechanical engineer in Insurance tech Show more

Venkata Manikesh Iruku

Venkata Manikesh Iruku

Manikesh Iruku is a seasoned Business Intelligence Engineer with over a decade of experience transforming data into actionable insights across healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and supply chain industries. Currently serving as Senior Business Intelligence Engineer at Rithum Corporation, he has demonstrated exceptional ability to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency through innovative data solutions.
At Rithum, Manikesh architected a Python-based AWS Glue ETL solution that reduced data processing time by 60% while generating over $500K in revenue throughout 2023. His leadership in developing a customer-facing analytical portal contributed to a remarkable $20 million increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), showcasing his ability to translate technical expertise into substantial business value.
Manikesh's healthcare analytics expertise was honed during his tenure at UnitedHealth Group and University of Virginia Health System, where he specialized in Epic EHR systems and clinical data analysis. His work included developing predictive models that reduced hospital readmission rates by 10% and creating NLP-powered analytics platforms that decreased emergency department 'Left Without Being Seen' rates by 30%. His COVID-19 analytics initiative enabled a 10% increase in bed capacity during critical periods.
With advanced certifications in Epic Clarity and Caboodle Data models, Manikesh bridges the gap between complex healthcare data systems and meaningful clinical insights. His technical arsenal spans cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), programming languages (Python, R, SQL, C#), and leading BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, QlikView).
Manikesh holds a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems from University of Central Missouri and has been recognized for his innovative approach to healthcare analytics. His project "Actionable AI to Improve Health Outcomes" was selected as one of the top 7 solutions nationwide out of 600 submissions, demonstrating his commitment to leveraging technology for better patient outcomes.
Throughout his career, Manikesh has consistently delivered solutions that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and drive strategic decision-making, making him a valuable asset in today's data-driven business landscape.

Manikesh Iruku is a seasoned Business Intelligence Engineer with over a decade of experience transforming data into actionable insights across healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and supply chain industries. Currently serving as Senior Business ... Show more

Monika Rudolph

Monika Rudolph

Monika Rudolph ist Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie, Speakerin und Gründerin der Praxis Seelenblick. Sie begleitet hochsensible Menschen mit einem ganzheitlichen Ansatz aus Nervensystem-, Körper- und Darmarbeit. Als ausgebildete Speakerin bei Oliver Geisselhart verbindet sie Fachwissen mit eigener Erfahrung und vermittelt praxisnahe Impulse für Resilienz und nachhaltigen Erfolg.

Monika Rudolph ist Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie, Speakerin und Gründerin der Praxis Seelenblick. Sie begleitet hochsensible Menschen mit einem ganzheitlichen Ansatz aus Nervensystem-, Körper- und Darmarbeit. Als ausgebildete Speakerin bei Olive... Show more

Chandra Mohan Dhanasekaran

Chandra Mohan Dhanasekaran

Chandra Mohan Dhanasekaran, aka Chandru D is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect at Philips focused on designing world class resilient and cost-efficient solutions for the customers in the public cloud. His previous experience includes stints in banking giants like JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Danske Bank, largest bank in Denmark and popular in Nordic countries. He has more than 15 years of professional IT experience in different domains and various technology stacks ranging from mainframe, front-end and distributed and container technologies.

He always has his profound love for mainframe systems and is fascinated by the advantages of using IaC tools and cloud services. You can find him almost in all the AWS events and meetups around Bengaluru and he loves to connect with people. He always looks to explore new open-source technologies blossoming and is a fan of serverless technologies and Kubernetes.

Outside of work, he loves cooking for the kids during weekends and enjoys jogging whenever he finds time. A die-hard Manchester United fan and watching “Rafa” (Rafael Nadal) around the tennis court is something he can't afford to miss!

Chandra Mohan Dhanasekaran, aka Chandru D is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect at Philips focused on designing world class resilient and cost-efficient solutions for the customers in the public cloud. His previous experience includes stints in ban... Show more

Dinesh Sharma

Dinesh Sharma

Dinesh Sharma
(linkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hidineshsharma)
Over 24 years of experience in IT Industry with more than 15 years in Project management and more than 7 years into handling agile based deliveries. Extensive Project, Program and Delivery Management Experience comprising of end-to-end execution of complex high risk projects. Excellent track record with different type of projects - Development, Testing, Support, Transition, IT Setup; all with 100% success rate. Demonstrated Exceptional Team Management and Leadership capabilities - handled large teams, managed an excellent team motivation and a low attrition rate, applied leading through Innovation and Leadership by example. Multicultural Customer handling experience - worked for customers and customer locations across Europe and US. Not limited by any Technology or Business domain – Managed Projects in varied technologies and business domains with equal ease, maintained hands-on experience in core technical skill areas.Conducted training and seminar organisation wide on different topics related to Domain, Technology and Process. Member of Organisation wide Core groups – CMMI PA Reviewer Panel, Product Development Initiative group, CMMi Expert Group, SEPG Core Group, Agile COE, Tailoring Approval Task Force, Technical Review Panel and Telecom COE. Worked with Captive unit in addition to extensive exposure to service organisations.

Specialties: 
o Strong in Project, Program and Delivery Management with demonstrated capability to handle large and complex projects and programs.
o Exceptional Team Management and Leadership expertise with ability to handle and manage large performing teams and achieve high retention.
o Expert in different software development models - traditional waterfall to Agile based models.
o Very strong in achieving Delivery Excellence using innovative techniques.
o Expertise in carrying out agile transformations at organisation level.
o Experience in Technology Strategy and Roadmap planning.

Jayeeta Dutta
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayeeta-dutta-9108281a/
A Project Management Professional, with extensive experience in Project Management, Business Analytics and Program Governance in IT Consulting. HealthCare domain, Finance Global Markets, Insurance in Techno-functional domain. 

Strong business acumen, ensuring strategies and projects are aligned to the business objectives that yield high ROI and impact. 

A total of 12+ years of professional experience with 9+ years in Project Management carries a strong understanding of Project Management methodologies, Program Integration, Resource management

Program governance and PMO Practices across industries.  
Successfully carried out several techno-functional projects from end to end in Finance systems, Program Integration, system migrations, Business transitions that involved Solution designing, Resource Management, Planning and Implementation etc 
Strong acumen in reporting and governance skills and have developed strong business relations with business partners and teams located in various geographical locations. A green belt certified Project manager with several successful implementation of Quality projects.

Dinesh Sharma (linkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hidineshsharma) Over 24 years of experience in IT Industry with more than 15 years in Project management and more than 7 years into handling agile based deliveries. Extensive Project, Program and ... Show more

Sumit Kumar Singh

Sumit Kumar Singh

Sumit Kumar Singh is a seasoned pharmaceutical data science leader with over 15 years of experience in predictive analytics, demand forecasting, and commercial strategy within the oncology space. Currently serving as Director of Oncology Demand Forecasting at Gilead Sciences, Sumit plays a pivotal role in aligning demand forecasts with business goals, leveraging primary and secondary data to drive accurate, strategic insights. His work empowers senior leadership with robust, data-driven intelligence that informs critical business decisions.
Prior to his current role, Sumit held the position of Associate Director of Oncology Commercial Analytics at Gilead, where he spearheaded analytics initiatives supporting two major oncology product launches. His innovative approaches including early signal detection, network graph modeling to identify influential HCPs, and advanced persistence modeling helped shape brand and franchise strategies across the organization.
Sumit's career includes impactful leadership roles at Pharmacyclics, an AbbVie company, where he directed marketing analytics and forecasting functions. There, he successfully implemented predictive models to reduce therapy discontinuation and guided cross-functional teams on promotional effectiveness and budget optimization. His early work at Cognizant’s MarketRx division solidified his foundation in marketing analytics, where he developed claims-based predictive models and streamlined reporting processes to achieve significant operational efficiencies.
A graduate of IIT Kharagpur with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Industrial Chemistry, Sumit combines scientific rigor with deep commercial acumen. He is highly proficient in analytical tools such as SAS, SQL, R, Tableau, and VBA, and possesses extensive experience with pharmaceutical datasets including EMR, claims, and specialty distribution channels.
Sumit’s contributions have been widely recognized, earning him prestigious awards such as the Gilead Opscars Award (2025), the AbbVie President’s Award (2019), and multiple Cognizant Marketing Excellence honors. Known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to innovation, Sumit continues to be a driving force in transforming data into actionable insights in the life sciences industry.

Sumit Kumar Singh is a seasoned pharmaceutical data science leader with over 15 years of experience in predictive analytics, demand forecasting, and commercial strategy within the oncology space. Currently serving as Director of Oncology Demand Forec... Show more

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