Health & Medical

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

Ramakrishna Ambati

Ramakrishna Ambati

Ramakrishna Ambati is a distinguished Enterprise System Architect and Multi-Cloud ERP Consultant with over 21 years of comprehensive experience spanning NetSuite, Salesforce, and Google Cloud platforms. Currently serving as Enterprise System Architect at Visby Medical, he brings a unique combination of deep technical expertise and strategic business acumen to complex enterprise implementations.
Technical Expertise: Ramakrishna is proficient in multiple programming languages including Java, SuiteScript, PL/SQL, JavaScript, and Node.js, with extensive experience in web technologies (JSON, EDI, SOAP, REST APIs). His integration expertise spans Dell Boomi, Workato, and MuleSoft platforms, while his database proficiency includes Oracle and DB2 systems. He excels in both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies for project delivery.
Certifications & Specializations: He holds current certifications as Google Cloud Professional Architect, Project Management Professional (PMP), Salesforce Certified Data Architect, NetSuite Certified ERP Consultant, and TOGAF Certified Architect. This multi-platform expertise enables him to design and implement scalable, integrated solutions across diverse technology ecosystems.
Core Competencies: NetSuite customization and integration, cloud data architecture, SuiteScript development, SuiteFlow automation, data migration, middleware integration, SOX compliance implementation, KPI development, workflow automation, and comprehensive business process optimization. He has successfully delivered value-driven solutions across Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, and Food & Agriculture industries.
Ramakrishna excels in translating complex business requirements into robust technical architectures, leveraging his advanced technical skills and certifications to drive operational efficiency and strategic objectives.

Ramakrishna Ambati is a distinguished Enterprise System Architect and Multi-Cloud ERP Consultant with over 21 years of comprehensive experience spanning NetSuite, Salesforce, and Google Cloud platforms. Currently serving as Enterprise System Architec... Show more

Eric Hart

Eric Hart

Eric Hart is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader with over 35 years of experience driving innovation, security, and resilience across technology, insurance, healthcare, and financial services industries. As a seasoned expert in cloud security and secure software development, Eric has spearheaded transformative initiatives, including directing global application security programs and implementing enterprise-wide security automation. His leadership has fortified digital ecosystems, ensuring robust protection and operational resilience in high-stakes environments.

A dynamic and sought-after speaker, Eric has captivated audiences at corporate conferences, local security events, and industry summits, sharing insights on cloud security, threat modeling, and building robust security programs. As the founder of the Triangle Chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance in Raleigh, North Carolina, he has cultivated a vibrant community dedicated to advancing security awareness, professional growth, and networking. His leadership extends to his nonprofit, 4Philip.org, established in memory of his son, Philip, to fund research into Addison’s disease and improve diagnostic protocols, including a groundbreaking update to North Carolina’s EMT triage for adrenal shock.

Holding a SANS GIAC GSEC certification and Masters Studies in Cybersecurity from the SANS Institute, a Bachelors in Business Communications and degree in Music Theory and Composition, Eric brings a unique blend of technical precision and creative problem-solving to his work. His career, which began programming on IBM 8086 PCs in 1989, spans the full technology stack, from hardware to cloud architectures. Offstage, Eric is an amateur blues guitarist, a dedicated mentor to his daughter in music, and a lifelong learner passionate about staying at the forefront of cybersecurity trends.

Eric’s talks inspire audiences to embrace resilience, innovate fearlessly, and build secure, connected communities—drawing from his decades of expertise, personal journey, and commitment to making a lasting impact.

Eric Hart is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader with over 35 years of experience driving innovation, security, and resilience across technology, insurance, healthcare, and financial services industries. As a seasoned expert in cloud security ... Show more

Peter Stegeman

Peter Stegeman

Ethical Hacker, Pentester at Achmea, Speaker
Software Developer with an actuarial/insurance mathematics background. I've always had a fascination with hacking. Making software and hardware do things other than what they were built for is the most amazing thing there is!
When it became clear that you could legally make money through (ethical) hacking, I started working as a pentester at Achmea. The best job I've ever had!
In addition, I give presentations and workshops at Company’s with the aim of improving the Security Awareness among employees. I do this in the form of demonstrating low-threshold hacks. I show how simple it sometimes can be to enter companies and buildings through social engineering and once inside how systems of that company can be hacked.

Ethical Hacker, Pentester at Achmea, Speaker Software Developer with an actuarial/insurance mathematics background. I've always had a fascination with hacking. Making software and hardware do things other than what they were built for is the most am... Show more

Noor Yadallee

Noor Yadallee

Has-been frog in a well, on a quest to broaden his horizons, face challenges head on and hoard new experiences.

Has-been frog in a well, on a quest to broaden his horizons, face challenges head on and hoard new experiences. Show more

Venkatesan Kannan

Venkatesan Kannan

Venkat is a seasoned Lab Informatics Consultant with over two decades of expertise in laboratory automation, digitization, and regulatory compliance within the life sciences industry. Currently serving as a Principal Product Consultant at Cognizant Technology Services since 2020, Venkat leads strategic initiatives in talent management, competency enablement, and business development while driving laboratory modernization programs for global pharmaceutical companies.
With a B.E. in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from the University of Madras (2001) and an Executive MBA from Karnataka State Open University (2013), Venkat combines technical depth with business acumen. His career spans prestigious organizations including IBM Corporation, HCL America Inc., Mahindra Satyam, Waters India Pvt Ltd, and Agaram Industries, where he has consistently delivered exceptional results in laboratory informatics solutions.
Venkat's expertise encompasses comprehensive management of critical laboratory systems including Empower CDS, LIMS, SDMS, ELN, and NuGenesis SDMS applications. He has successfully supported mission-critical implementations across 31 Global Manufacturing Services sites for major pharmaceutical companies like GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co Inc., and Eli Lilly & Co. His technical proficiency extends to regulatory compliance, with extensive experience in USFDA and MHRA audit readiness, CAPA activities, and GxP protocols.
A recognized leader in the field, Venkat was honored as an outstanding performer for five consecutive years in HCL's O Infinity club, demonstrating his commitment to service excellence and innovation. He has established Centers of Competence, mentored numerous professionals, and spearheaded the development of "Lab of the Future" roadmaps that integrate IoT solutions to address real-time business challenges.
Venkat's contributions extend beyond technical implementation to strategic business development, where he has identified and executed new opportunities in laboratory automation, strengthened partner collaborations, and enhanced customer satisfaction through precise project delivery. Received the Life Sciences Star Award. His ability to bridge technical complexity with business objectives has made him a trusted advisor to pharmaceutical leaders seeking to modernize their laboratory operations.
Based in the United States, Venkat continues to drive innovation in laboratory informatics while fostering the next generation of talent in this specialized field.

Venkat is a seasoned Lab Informatics Consultant with over two decades of expertise in laboratory automation, digitization, and regulatory compliance within the life sciences industry. Currently serving as a Principal Product Consultant at Cognizant T... Show more

Haidar Jomaa

Haidar Jomaa

I am an researcher in AI applied in bioinformatics and medicine at scale, studying Master's in Computer Science at the American University of Beirut and a top graduate from the Lebanese University. My professional experience includes over 2 years in AI, specializing in different applications (ML, DL, Gen AI, ...). I have worked on AI research for the AUBMC and developed open-source novel architectures Beyond technical expertise, I am an active member of the AI community, having spoken at multiple events, hosted workshops, and represented Huawei as a Global Ambassador.

I am an researcher in AI applied in bioinformatics and medicine at scale, studying Master's in Computer Science at the American University of Beirut and a top graduate from the Lebanese University. My professional experience includes over 2 years in ... Show more

Dr.  Charles W Woodard

Dr. Charles W Woodard

CURRICULUM VITAE
Charles W. Woodard, Ph.D.
Clinical/Community Psychology

Home Address
338 Spruce St.
Boynton Beach, Fl. 33426
Phone: (561) 628-3323
Email: seedconsultation@gmail.com

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D. Clinical/Community Psychology

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
M.A. Community Psychology

N.C. A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
B.S. Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Executive Officer 2001-Current
Seed Consultation Services, LLC
https://www.seedconsultation.com
seedconsultation@gmail.com

This Consulting Company focuses on Empowering others to Face and Overcome the Challenges that life presents. Sowing Seeds of Mastery via Information Sharing, Strategic Interventions, and Goal Directed Activities, Seed Consultation Services intend to help others to “Soar Like the Eagle”, Above the Storms of Life. Motto: “Sowing Enables Others to Soar”.

MEMBER

Saint John MBC (Minister) 2019-Present
Oak Grove MBC (Associate Pastor) 2009-2019
Author: Self-Talk; Sign of Sanity, Insanity, or Key To Self-Empowerment
https://www.seedconsultation.com/SELFTALK.html

Chief Psychologist
Midlands Center
South Carolina Department of Disabilities & Special Needs
Columbia, SC

Served as Director of Psychological Services for Midlands Center

Duties: Supervised psychological staff in providing psychological services to residents. Duties were administrative and clinical and included the administration and supervision of psychological evaluations, development of program plans, development and implementation of behavior life skills programs providing inservice training in these areas for nonpsychology staff, and Forensic Evaluations.

Community Psychologist
GLEAMS Human Resources Commission (Head Start)
Greenwood, SC

Duties: Provided Inservice training to staff and parents on child development, identifying and treating children with disabilities, disciplinary procedures, and on designing and writing behavioral objectives. Directed the Mental Retardation Programs. Directed the Social Service component of the Head Start Program. Coordinated services for children with disabilities for the Head Start Program.

Psychologist
Reception & Evaluation
Department of Corrections
Columbia, SC

Duties: Performed psychological and personality assessments; provided counseling for youthful offenders and led group therapy sessions.

ASSESSMENT

Interviewing and Intellectual Assessment
Practicum

Supervised experience in interviewing and intellectual assessment with children and adults at the psychological services Center (PSC).

Supervised experience in administering and interpreting results of WISC-R, McCarthy’s Scales of Children’s Apperception Test, and Incomplete Sentences Blank for Children at PSC.

Personality Assessment Practicum

Supervised experience in behavioral assessment and personality test, including projective techniques with children and adults.

Tests include: Rorshach, MMPI, TAT, Draw-A-Person, Bender Gestalt, House-Tree-Person, and Incomplete sentences Blank.

PSYCHOTHERAPY EXPERIENCE

Applied Individual Psychotherapy

Advance theory and supervised practice with a variety of psychotherapeutic clinical procedures e.g., interactional therapy, crisis intervention, client-centered therapy, insight-oriented therapy, gestalt therapy, behavioral therapy, and reality therapy.

CONSULTATION AREAS
Assessing Children with Disabilities
Assessing the Dually Diagnosed
Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships with Infants and Toddlers
Conflict Resolution
Disabilities & Mental Health
Disciplining Children
Early Head Start
Enhancing Communication (Between Peers, Parents, and Children)
ERSEA
Establishing Risk Management Procedures
Family & Community Partnerships
Filling Up Your Love Tank & Keeping it Full
Gentle Teaching (Positive Non-Aversive Teaching Method)
Harmony In the Workplace
Head Start Performance Standards
Head Start Re-Authorization Act 2007 (Governance Training)
How to Effectively Work with Exceptional Children (Special Needs, Autistic & Gifted)
How to Provide Quality Mental Health Services in Head Start/Preschool
How to write, Implement, and Monitor Behavior Management Programs
I’m Moving, I’m Learning (Combating Childhood Obesity)
Improving Interpersonal Relations
Improving Self Esteem
Leadership Skills for Managerial Success
Male Conference (Building a Man to Be the MAN)
Moving From Being a “Dad” to Being a “Father”
Parent-Child Relationships
Preventing and Responding to Aggression
Program Planning
Promoting Positive Mental Health in Children from Birth to Toddlers
Recognizing Mental Health Problems
Risk Management Planning
RTI (Response to Intervention)
Self Control and Anger Management Techniques
Strategic Planning
Stress Management
Team Building Strategies
Time Management
Time To Teach (How to Reduce Behavioral Challenges, Increase Time Teaching & Academic Scores)
Understanding Normal Child Development (Physical, Mental, and Emotional)

CURRICULUM VITAE Charles W. Woodard, Ph.D. Clinical/Community Psychology Home Address 338 Spruce St. Boynton Beach, Fl. 33426 Phone: (561) 628-3323 Email: seedconsultation@gmail.com EDUCATIONAL HISTORY Universit... Show more

Dr. Dionne Mahaffey

Dr. Dionne Mahaffey

Dr. Dionne Mahaffey is an organizational psychologist, licensed psychotherapist, and award-winning entrepreneur whose career bridges the worlds of technology and mental health. She began her professional journey as a software developer, later rising to the C-Suite in the tech industry before transitioning into psychology. Today, she integrates her unique multidisciplinary background to help professionals and organizations thrive at the intersection of innovation, emotional well-being, and ethical responsibility.

Dr. Mahaffey has worked with leaders in high-pressure industries including technology, entertainment, and business, providing strategies for burnout prevention, resilience, and human-centered performance. As the founder of Roots to Branches Psychology & Wellness, she creates spaces where mental wellness and professional excellence coexist. She is also a professor, researcher, and public speaker, known for her ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights that empower diverse audiences.

Passionate about responsible AI, Dr. Mahaffey draws on lessons from psychotherapy, such as empathy, boundaries, and cultural humility, to inspire more ethical and humane approaches to technology design.

Dr. Dionne Mahaffey is an organizational psychologist, licensed psychotherapist, and award-winning entrepreneur whose career bridges the worlds of technology and mental health. She began her professional journey as a software developer, later rising ... Show more

Livia Zaharia

Livia Zaharia

Livia Zaharia is a citizen scientist and founder of GlucoseDAO, a decentralized initiative that leverages continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data for predictive modeling and transparent data governance. Living with Type 1 diabetes since 2001, she brings both personal insight and technical expertise to advancing open science in health and longevity.
She has also worked with the Longevity-Genie libraries, drawing on her experience as a self-taught coder to make complex topics accessible—particularly for audiences new to programming.
Side occupation is creating 3d printed parametric jewelery. Each piece is a code snippet.

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Parabhnoor Singh Mehra

Parabhnoor Singh Mehra

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

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

John Nwoye

John Nwoye

I am Nwoye John Ifeanyi, a results-driven professional dedicated to driving meaningful impact through my work. With a strong foundation in Geology (BSc, Second Class Upper Division), I have developed expertise in energy research, management consulting, market research analysis, and community engagement.
As a passionate advocate for social change, I focus on promoting policy changes that benefit society. My research and presentation experience, with over 10 accepted papers at 5+ international conferences, showcases my expertise in energy, policy, and community engagement.
Professionally, I am currently working part-time as an Engineering Geologist at Jonjoe Geotechnical Consult Nigeria Limited and part-time as a Procurement/Assistant HSE Officer at Pentland Energy Limited.
I am committed to holistic community service and support, driven by my training in mental health awareness and certification as a First Aider (Red Cross). As an ALX Fellow and LEAP Africa Alumnus, I am dedicated to leadership, social impact, and empowering others.

I am Nwoye John Ifeanyi, a results-driven professional dedicated to driving meaningful impact through my work. With a strong foundation in Geology (BSc, Second Class Upper Division), I have developed expertise in energy research, management consultin... Show more

Sonik Sikka

Sonik Sikka

Sonik Sikka is an accomplished healthcare leader and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with over 15 years of experience driving transformational change across complex healthcare systems. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Operational Excellence at Sheppard Pratt Health System, he leads strategic initiatives to streamline business processes, enhance financial performance, and implement sustainable improvement practices. Sonik has previously held progressive leadership roles at MedStar Health and the University of Maryland Medical System, where he successfully led high-impact projects in revenue cycle optimization, clinical performance, and operational redesign delivering millions in cost savings and improved patient outcomes. A respected change management expert, Sonik is also a certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner and has spoken at national conferences on topics including Lean Six Sigma and behavioral health transformation.

Sonik Sikka is an accomplished healthcare leader and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with over 15 years of experience driving transformational change across complex healthcare systems. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Operational Excellence... Show more

Dushyant Priyadarshee

Dushyant Priyadarshee

Software Engineer with passion for agile practices, DevOps, Microsoft technologies and all things Azure.
Blog: https://www.rubberduckdev.com/about

Software Engineer with passion for agile practices, DevOps, Microsoft technologies and all things Azure. Blog: https://www.rubberduckdev.com/about Show more

Hamad Khan

Hamad Khan

Accessibility-Focused Front-End Drupal Developer, Building Inclusive Digital Experiences for Healthcare & Pharma

Accessibility-Focused Front-End Drupal Developer, Building Inclusive Digital Experiences for Healthcare & Pharma Show more

Ken House

Ken House

TryCycle’s cofounder, Ken House, is a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. He earned an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and completed a master’s program in organizational leadership at The Graduate Institute. Ken has a long background in communications, governance, social services, and entrepreneurship. His life’s work includes connecting people to opportunity and creating social mobility through social capital.

TryCycle’s cofounder, Ken House, is a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. He earned an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and completed a master’s program in organizational leadership at The Graduate Institute. Ken has a long backg... Show more

Favour Chinemerem Nwachukwu

Favour Chinemerem Nwachukwu

Favour Nwachukwu is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Hitchpay with a strong background in QA, performance engineering, and AI research. She has led quality efforts for mobile, web, and AI-powered platforms across Nigeria, Canada, and the United States, specializing in building robust test automation frameworks, performance testing, and CI/CD integration. Beyond QA, she is passionate about human-centered AI and is currently developing a Speech Emotion Recognition (SER) system that detects emotions from speech in real time to support caregivers, educators, and customer support teams. Favour is also an active community contributor, mentor, and writer who shares insights on web performance, quality engineering, and the future of emotionally aware AI.

Favour Nwachukwu is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Hitchpay with a strong background in QA, performance engineering, and AI research. She has led quality efforts for mobile, web, and AI-powered platforms across Nigeria, Canada, and the United States... Show more

Thomas Kronawitter

Thomas Kronawitter

Thomas is Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services at GRENKE in Baden-Baden.
GRENKE is a financial solution provider, offering services in more than 30 countries around the world.

His department aims to deliver business value through data and data related services and applications.
He has spent the last 20 years with data, databases, IT services and related infrastructure. Before that, he was a paramedic with the German Red Cross.

When he is not pretending to work, you will probably find him on his motorcycle, as far away from paved roads as possible.

Thomas is Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services at GRENKE in Baden-Baden. GRENKE is a financial solution provider, offering services in more than 30 countries around the world. His department aims to deliver business value through data and ... Show more

Nishanth Shreepad

Nishanth Shreepad

Microsoft technology enthusiast with 15 years of experience in SharePoint, M365, Power Platform, and related technologies.

Passionate about working with new technologies and tools, as well as sharing knowledge.

Microsoft technology enthusiast with 15 years of experience in SharePoint, M365, Power Platform, and related technologies. Passionate about working with new technologies and tools, as well as sharing knowledge. Show more

Mahesh Vankayala

Mahesh Vankayala

Mahesh is a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle with over 11 years of experience building scalable, high-performance software solutions. He specializes in developing robust healthcare applications designed to meet the highest standards of security, interoperability, and compliance—including HIPAA requirements.

Mahesh’s career spans architecting AI-powered systems, pioneering blockchain integration for healthcare audits, and leading the development of applications that transform how electronic health records are managed. His expertise uniquely blends deep technical skills with a passion for improving clinical outcomes and patient data protection.

Highly regarded for collaboration, mentorship, and his approachable leadership style, Mahesh actively shares insights with the global tech community and has spoken at leading industry conferences. His professional journey, highlighted on [LinkedIn], showcases achievements in driving innovation and delivering solutions that make a real impact—earning the respect of colleagues and clients alike.

Mahesh is a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle with over 11 years of experience building scalable, high-performance software solutions. He specializes in developing robust healthcare applications designed to meet the highest standards of security,... Show more

Elias Mokole

Elias Mokole

Harness the Power of Your Voice to Build Trust, Inspire Action, and Lead with Confidence

Elias Mokole is a keynote speaker, voice coach, and former opera singer with over 800 performances worldwide. With two decades of experience spanning vocal performance, communication strategy, and leadership training, Elias helps professionals develop a powerful, authentic presence that resonates—onstage, on-screen, or in the boardroom.

He works with leaders, analysts, educators, and teams to elevate how they speak, listen, and connect. Whether facilitating high-stakes conversations or leading global workshops, Elias brings together technical voice training and emotional intelligence to help clients communicate with clarity, credibility, and calm.

At the 2025 BA & Beyond Conference in Denmark and the Netherlands, Elias delivered sessions on vocal resilience and presence in change-driven environments, receiving praise for his engaging exercises, real-world voice tools, and memorable delivery.

Elias holds an MFA in Voice & Performance and blends artistic discipline with practical leadership insights. Through interactive keynotes, voice-based coaching, and applied storytelling, he helps people use their voice not just to be heard—but to move others.

Harness the Power of Your Voice to Build Trust, Inspire Action, and Lead with Confidence Elias Mokole is a keynote speaker, voice coach, and former opera singer with over 800 performances worldwide. With two decades of experience spanning vocal pe... Show more

Girish Senapati

Girish Senapati

Girish Senapati has 25 years of experience in leading system design, development, and delivery of large, complex SI transformation engagements with diverse responsibilities. Mr. Senapati’s experience has been focused on leading teams building Customer-centric public portals and automating the policies, rules, case management processes, and technology transformation of various welfare programs in an Integrated Eligibility environment across seven (7) different states NM, NC, OH, VA, CT, MI, and CA, resulting in the successful implementation of the IT projects involving multi-agency changes, Customer-centric experience, reduced processing time to benefits received, and streamlining of processes and automation.

Girish Senapati has 25 years of experience in leading system design, development, and delivery of large, complex SI transformation engagements with diverse responsibilities. Mr. Senapati’s experience has been focused on leading teams building Custome... Show more

Carl Engel

Carl Engel

Carl Engel is a visionary Business and IT leader with over 30 years of experience driving transformation in Health and Human Services, Revenue, Finance, and Technology sectors. As CEO and Chief Architect of Elyon Strategies, he empowers public sector organizations and private enterprises to future-proof their operations by blending AI innovation with pragmatic enterprise architecture—delivering actionable strategies that turn complex challenges into measurable successes.
A certified Enterprise Architecture Consultant and Trainer (Pragmatic EA Framework), Carl has led high-stakes modernization projects, including California's MMIS system overhaul under MITA 3.0, and advised agencies across states like Virginia, Washington, and Oklahoma on process re-engineering, system integration, and workforce transitions. His global influence extends to teaching advanced architecture and framework courses on four continents, equipping leaders with tools for sustainable change.
Passionate about collaborative, agile transformation, Carl inspires audiences with insights on architecting resilient enterprises amid rapid technological shifts. Based in Folsom, California, he is a trusted advisor whose work fosters hope and real outcomes for executives navigating uncertainty.

Carl Engel is a visionary Business and IT leader with over 30 years of experience driving transformation in Health and Human Services, Revenue, Finance, and Technology sectors. As CEO and Chief Architect of Elyon Strategies, he empowers public sector... Show more

Tiffany Laster

Tiffany Laster

Enthusiastic tech consultant. A master chef of digital strategy. Perpetually curious. Looking to innovate for national and global companies.

Enthusiastic tech consultant. A master chef of digital strategy. Perpetually curious. Looking to innovate for national and global companies. Show more

Amala Arul Malar Umakanth

Amala Arul Malar Umakanth

Amala Arul Malar Umakanth is an accomplished Data and Software Engineering professional with over a decade of experience spanning healthcare, pharmaceuticals, oil and energy, public services, financial services, and telecommunications. She specializes in operationalizing enterprise-scale data and unlocking the value of massive datasets through advanced analytics, cloud platforms, and big data technologies.
With deep expertise in Python, Apache Spark, SQL, and modern data engineering frameworks, Amala has led end-to-end implementations of data pipelines, enterprise data models, and AI-driven solutions. Recently, she has focused on Generative AI applications, integrating large language models and advanced NLP into healthcare claims processing and fraud detection workflows to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Her experience includes architecting cloud-based data solutions across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud, developing predictive analytics pipelines, and enabling AI-augmented decision-making for global clients. She has successfully designed and deployed scalable frameworks for data quality, validation, and advanced machine learning, enabling organizations to accelerate insights and ensure compliance in regulated environments.
Amala holds a Master of Science in Analytics from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Computer Applications from the University of Madras. She is AWS Cloud Practitioner and SAS Base certified, with additional training in Azure Data Engineering and AI for Everyone. Recognized for her leadership and cross-functional collaboration, she is passionate about leveraging AI and big data to transform business outcomes, particularly in healthcare and insurance domains.

Amala Arul Malar Umakanth is an accomplished Data and Software Engineering professional with over a decade of experience spanning healthcare, pharmaceuticals, oil and energy, public services, financial services, and telecommunications. She specialize... Show more

Faisal Afzal

Faisal Afzal

Faisal is a Solutions Architect and Advisor with expertise in cloud, containers, and Infrastructure as Code. He has experience developing Agile teams, socializing solutions, and leading stakeholder engagement - in support of infrastructure and application modernization.
When not busy practicing solution architecture, Faisal can be found in the skies - he is a commercial pilot with a passion for flying.

Faisal is a Solutions Architect and Advisor with expertise in cloud, containers, and Infrastructure as Code. He has experience developing Agile teams, socializing solutions, and leading stakeholder engagement - in support of infrastructure and applic... Show more

Petar Georgiev

Petar Georgiev

Petar Georgiev is the Head of Strategic Alliances and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles.

Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he leads projects and strategic engagement in the context of more than 10 industry bodies in Europe, in North America and globally. Additionally, he spearheads AMPECO’s positioning on public policy matters as well as the company’s sustainability strategy.

Previous to his role at AMPECO, Petar has actively shaped Europe’s clean transportation policy during a four-year stint in Brussels. Through his understanding of macro-trends in the EV ecosystem, he has contributed to the finalisation of the EU Mobility Package and the formation of the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

Petar has spoken at 100+ industry events in Europe, Asia and North America throughout his career - covering everything from roundtable discussions to major industry forums.

Petar Georgiev is the 2021 winner of the “EV Under 30 Star” award, which he received during the EV World Congress in Bristol (UK), and is also among the 2022 class of the Forbes Bulgaria "30 Under 30" ranking in the Science, Tech and Healthcare category. Petar has a MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe in Bruges with a focus on energy and environmental policy.

Petar Georgiev is the Head of Strategic Alliances and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles. Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he lea... Show more

Nagaraju Vedicherla

Nagaraju Vedicherla

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

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

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

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