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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

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

Jonathan W Lowe

Jonathan W Lowe

Analytics strategist-builder with 30 years of hands-on technical and leadership experience. Envisions, sells, builds and manages fresh approaches to data-driven decision making for biopharma, agriculture, supply chain and telecom clients. Unlocks value rapidly by bridging business and technical cultures. Thrives when growing new teams.

Analytics strategist-builder with 30 years of hands-on technical and leadership experience. Envisions, sells, builds and manages fresh approaches to data-driven decision making for biopharma, agriculture, supply chain and telecom clients. Unlocks val... Show more

Sai Turlapati

Sai Turlapati

Sai Turlapati is a Microsoft MVP, specializing in Microsoft AI/Copilot, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. A certified PMP, TOGAF, and Dynamics 365 Sales & Customer Service professional, he actively contributes to the community and authors the weekly “D365 Copilot Digest.”

Sai Turlapati is a Microsoft MVP, specializing in Microsoft AI/Copilot, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. A certified PMP, TOGAF, and Dynamics 365 Sales & Customer Service professional, he actively contributes to the community and authors the weekly “... Show more

David Rankin

David Rankin

David's distinguished career spans over four decades, ignited by his foray into the world of information technology back in 1983. He has taken on a multitude of technical and managerial roles across diverse sectors, including the private sector, Federal government, state government, and higher education. His wealth of experience and invaluable insights garnered from these diverse domains make him a force to be reckoned with.

In 1993, David joined the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Novell Server Administrator for Administrative Data Processing. Over the years, he proved himself as a leader, ultimately assuming the position of Assistant Dean for Information Technology and HIPAA Security Officer for the UNC Adams School of Dentistry from 2011 to 2022. David's dedication to the University and his management of information technology professionals since 1996 are testaments to his exceptional leadership and loyalty.

Education lies at the core of David's personal journey, and his academic achievements speak volumes about his commitment to excellence. A graduate of Hampton University with a bachelor's degree in Mass Media Arts, David legitimized his technical expertise by obtaining a master's degree in Computer Networking and a Post Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance from East Carolina University. Not stopping there, he solidified his position by earning a Certified Government Chief Information Officer certificate from the UNC School of Government.

In 2022, David added two prestigious and highly respected certifications to his repertoire: the Certified Information Systems Security Professional from ISC2 and the Certified Information Security Manager from ISACA.

David's passion for continuous learning and dedication to professional associations have solidified his status as a leader. He is a member of the Epsilon Pi Tau technical honor society, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, and the Information Systems Security Association.

His affiliation with the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated exemplifies his commitment to scholarship, community and service.

David's distinguished career spans over four decades, ignited by his foray into the world of information technology back in 1983. He has taken on a multitude of technical and managerial roles across diverse sectors, including the private sector, Fede... Show more

Akshay Garud

Akshay Garud

Akshay Garud is a distinguished Bioengineering student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), set to earn his degree in 2025, along with a minor in Computer Science. Educated at an institution with a rich history dating back to 1867, Akshay is blending biological sciences with advanced computing to pave new technological paths. He excels in programming languages, including Java, Python, and C++, and is proficient with software tools such as Atom, R Programming, MATLAB Octave, and Node.js. His technical abilities extend to Microsoft Excel, Onshape, Autocad, Autodesk Inventor, and Imagej. Akshay has also honed 3D Printing, API Testing, and Data Visualization skills, underpinned by a solid theoretical base in Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, and Statistics.

Akshay’s academic achievements complement his hands-on experience gained through multiple internships. He conducted research at UIUC’s Gritton Lab, where he focused on the neural responses of mice in AI-generated mazes, combining his expertise in bioengineering and computer science. Additionally, he interned at TrussHealth, a startup leveraging artificial intelligence for enhanced patient monitoring, where he contributed to developing web applications and API testing. His bioinformatics work at Base Pair Inc. involved RNA-seq data processing and genomic data analysis, which are critical areas for advancing medical technology.

Apart from his academic and professional pursuits, Akshay is an active member of the UIUC community. He contributes to the Biomedical Engineering Society and participates in MedLaunch, engaging in projects that marry engineering with healthcare solutions. His passion for music is evident in his participation with the Illini Awaaz A Cappella Team, where he performs at various campus events, enhancing the cultural atmosphere. Akshay is also dedicated to community service, volunteering with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County to aid people experiencing homelessness. Outside of academia and service, his interests include hiking, basketball, and reading, which help maintain his well-rounded lifestyle. His leadership qualities are further underscored by his status as an Eagle Scout and a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo.

With a balanced mix of rigorous education, practical internship experience, active community involvement, and a commitment to personal development, Akshay Garud is well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to the bioengineering and computer science fields upon graduation.

Akshay Garud is a distinguished Bioengineering student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), set to earn his degree in 2025, along with a minor in Computer Science. Educated at an institution with a rich history dating back to 186... Show more

Stephan Charles Nielson

Stephan Charles Nielson

I'm a Bioinformatics Engineer who turned to Microsoft Solutions when exploring the possibilities of improving the interaction between clinics/hospitals and their patients.
I now continue my journey with Be-Terna in Power Platform, developing with Canvas Apps and Power Automate to show the power of no-code/low-code.

I'm a Bioinformatics Engineer who turned to Microsoft Solutions when exploring the possibilities of improving the interaction between clinics/hospitals and their patients. I now continue my journey with Be-Terna in Power Platform, developing with C... Show more

Balazs Vizi

Balazs Vizi

As a Lead Cloud Solution Architect at Orbit Cloud Solutions, I leverage over 25 years of experience and a broad range of Microsoft certifications, including being a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for more than 8 years, to help clients achieve their cloud goals.
I lead application and data center migrations, as well as virtual desktop modernization projects, ensuring full alignment with the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework and the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)/Azure Landing Zone principles.
I’m passionate about exploring modern technologies, understanding how they work, and applying them in real-world scenarios. My mission is to bridge the gap between cloud technologies and business needs, delivering solutions that are secure, scalable, and high-performing. I thrive on the challenge of solving complex cloud problems and take pride in empowering digital transformation for my clients.

As a Lead Cloud Solution Architect at Orbit Cloud Solutions, I leverage over 25 years of experience and a broad range of Microsoft certifications, including being a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for more than 8 years, to help clients achieve thei... Show more

Komes Chandavimol

Komes Chandavimol

Komes is a highly experienced leader in Data and AI in Thailand with over 15 years of expertise. He is also recently recognized a Microsoft MVP in Responsible AI. Komes has played key roles as Principal AI Evangelist at KBTG, part of Kasikorn Bank, one of the top banks in Southeast Asia, focusing on data transformation and AI strategy. He also committed to raising the country's understanding of responsible AI usage and development. By teaching at reputable business schools and speaking at public events, he shares vital knowledge to improve AI literacy and promote the responsible use of AI. Since returning to Bangkok, he's been leveraging data and AI not only to enhance business profitability but also educate thousands of Thai people to boosting productivity with AI.

Komes is a highly experienced leader in Data and AI in Thailand with over 15 years of expertise. He is also recently recognized a Microsoft MVP in Responsible AI. Komes has played key roles as Principal AI Evangelist at KBTG, part of Kasikorn Bank, ... Show more

Mohammed Saad

Mohammed Saad

Global IT/OT Cybersecurity Advisor | Founder & CEO at InnovAKT, GA | Simplifying Cybersecurity, Driving Excellence

Ready to elevate your IT/OT cybersecurity strategy and scale effectively? With over 19 years of global leadership in industrial automation, control systems, and OT cybersecurity, I transform complex challenges into clear, impactful strategies.

🌍 Global Expertise Deep experience across three continents in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Power, and Manufacturing—securing digital transformation and enhancing resilience.

💡 Visionary Leader Co-founded and scaled Honeywell's OT cybersecurity business to $ 230 M+ by 2024, pioneering innovative product strategies and the first OT SOC-as-a-Service.

🔄 Migration Champion led global secure OT upgrades for critical infrastructure, ensuring seamless transitions without operational disruption.

🔒 Cybersecurity Architect Built tailored IT/OT cybersecurity programs ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and driving sustainable growth.

🚀 Startup MentorAdvisor empowering startups in industrial automation and cybersecurity, blending technical expertise with strategic guidance.

🌱 Talent Advocate. Passionate about simplifying ICS/OT cybersecurity and mentoring future leaders.

Let's connect and build a safer, smarter, and more resilient future together.

🌐 InnovAKT: www.InnovAKT.com
🌟 About me: www.mohammedsaad.me

Global IT/OT Cybersecurity Advisor | Founder & CEO at InnovAKT, GA | Simplifying Cybersecurity, Driving Excellence Ready to elevate your IT/OT cybersecurity strategy and scale effectively? With over 19 years of global leadership in industrial auto... Show more

Xavier Villafuerte

Xavier Villafuerte

With over 25 years of expertise in IT Operations Management, Project Management, Technical Support, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), I specialize in leveraging technology to drive organizations toward their strategic goals. For more than 10 years, I have focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, and other Microsoft technologies, crafting innovative solutions that deliver exceptional customer experiences.

With over 25 years of expertise in IT Operations Management, Project Management, Technical Support, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), I specialize in leveraging technology to drive organizations toward their strategic goals. For more than 1... Show more

Lucien Harriot

Lucien Harriot

Lucien Harriot is a futurist, VFX Supervisor, and President of Mechanism Digital—a New York City-based studio he founded in 1996. For nearly three decades, he’s led the production of award-winning visual effects, animation, and emerging media for film, TV, marketing, healthcare, and corporate communications. A trailblazer in CGI and advanced workflows, Lucien helps professional storytellers elevate production value through new technologies, including GenAI. He regularly advises studios and agencies, speaks at industry events, and authored the AI chapter in the upcoming 4th edition of the VES Handbook, based on insights from his GenAI2.0 webinar series.

Lucien Harriot is a futurist, VFX Supervisor, and President of Mechanism Digital—a New York City-based studio he founded in 1996. For nearly three decades, he’s led the production of award-winning visual effects, animation, and emerging media for fil... Show more

Kevin Paczkowski

Kevin Paczkowski

I solve the $2M problems that happen when brilliant technology meets confused humans.

Over the past decade, I've built AI platforms that generate $5M ARR, transformed failing products into 340% growth stories, and led 50,000+ user migrations with zero downtime. But here's what I've really learned: the biggest technology challenges aren't technical at all. They're psychological.

With my Master's in Social Data Science from Oxford, I've spent my career at the intersection where human behavior meets enterprise technology. I've worked across healthcare, finance, and global consulting at Accenture, consistently discovering that the same patterns emerge everywhere: smart people make predictable, irrational decisions about technology adoption.
I'm the product leader who gets called in when expensive AI implementations sit unused, when teams resist change despite obvious benefits, or when leadership needs someone who can translate between C-suite vision and developer reality. My "human first AI" framework is now adopted by 3 Fortune 500 companies because it works with human psychology rather than against it.
My superpower is turning complex technological chaos into revenue generating clarity. I've reduced patient wait times from 48 hours to 4 hours, cut compliance review time by 87%, and helped teams embrace AI tools they initially feared. I understand both the technical possibilities (Python, TensorFlow, cloud architecture) and the human realities (cognitive bias, change resistance, team dynamics) of making technology actually work.

Whether I'm speaking about AI manipulation psychology, the neuroscience of developer attention, or why brilliant teams make terrible technology decisions, I bring data driven insights combined with real world war stories from the trenches of enterprise transformation.
I
believe the future belongs to leaders who understand that every technology problem is fundamentally a people problem. And people problems are endlessly fascinating to solve.

I solve the $2M problems that happen when brilliant technology meets confused humans. Over the past decade, I've built AI platforms that generate $5M ARR, transformed failing products into 340% growth stories, and led 50,000+ user migrations with ... Show more

Isam Vaid

Isam Vaid

Dr. Isam Vaid is a devoted public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher focused on preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and stroke, and their associated risk factors. His extensive experience includes addressing health issues and disparities affecting specific populations concerning health conditions, health outcomes, and premature mortality. Driven by a commitment to good health, Dr. Vaid maintains a comprehensive skill set as a public health scientist. This includes keeping abreast of current literature, conducting critical research and analyses, preparing analytical and internal technical reports, designing training protocols, and implementing systems approaches to enhance administrative functions.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vaid has also deeply engaged in public health initiatives at the intersection of public health, faith communities, and religious values. This critical area of public health, which closely ties with social determinants of health, has been significantly enriched by his decades of experience in interfaith collaboration within community and academic settings. Here, he focuses on deep learning, bridge-building, peace initiatives, and fostering inclusive communities among people of different faiths or those without a faith affiliation.

Dr. Vaid has been recognized with numerous honors throughout his career, including Outstanding Contributions to the Employment of Disabled Persons and Outstanding Performance and Lasting Contributions. His dedication to volunteerism is equally significant to his professional endeavors; he is an avid proponent of environmental justice, recognizing its critical overlap with social justice. Dr. Vaid has led humanitarian relief efforts for domestic and international disasters and ecological conservation projects. Outside his professional life, he enjoys engaging in outdoor activities, profoundly appreciates the arts, and relishes personal and interfaith travel across the globe.

Dr. Isam Vaid is a devoted public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher focused on preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and stroke, and their associated risk factors. His extensive experience inclu... Show more

Chike Eduputa

Chike Eduputa

Chike is an expert in business and technology strategy, with over a decade of experience leading global, hybrid teams to deliver large-scale, high-value transformation programmes. He combines lean agile and design thinking to deliver results on client projects across multiple sectors. Chike advises business leaders on key technology trends, helps translate user needs into a bold vision and strategy for change, designs new business propositions, and defines a solutions portfolio and roadmap. He is passionate about solving complex challenges using innovative digital and data technologies. As an intrapreneur, he leads the Capgemini Invent UK Business Apps and Low Code No Code team.

Qualifications
Cambridge Judge Business School | Digital Innovation & Transformation
Imperial College Business School | MSc International Health Management
Kings College London | BSc Biomedical Sciences

Certifications & Accreditations
Microsoft Certified Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
SAFe Agilist & Scrum Master

Chike is an expert in business and technology strategy, with over a decade of experience leading global, hybrid teams to deliver large-scale, high-value transformation programmes. He combines lean agile and design thinking to deliver results on clien... Show more

Brady Beitlich

Brady Beitlich

Brady D. Beitlich is a healthcare leader with more than ten years of experience managing physician practices and advancing hospital service lines. He is the Director of Marketing at Southeastern Spine in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he focuses on developing and expanding physician and patient referral networks. With a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Florida, he has completed several Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt projects and guided numerous teams in initiatives that improved healthcare quality, streamlined operations, and delivered measurable outcomes.

Brady Beitlich was born in Sarasota, Florida, on April 26, 1988, and spent much of his youth fishing in Siesta Key and Sarasota Bay waters. His enthusiasm for fishing expanded from saltwater to freshwater bass fishing, and he later experienced fly fishing during a trip to the Sierra Nevada in search of trout.

Brady attended Pine View School for the Gifted, serving as Class President in 2004 and graduating in 2006. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Behavior from the University of Florida in 2010. During his undergraduate years, he held leadership positions in his fraternity, served as Vice Chairman of Student Government Productions, and acted as Vice President of Membership for Florida Blue Key. He continued at the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions, earning his MHA in 2012 while serving as Treasurer for the Health Administration Student Association.

His career began with an administrative fellowship at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he oversaw patient experience, customer service, and communication for the level I trauma center while completing executive-level projects. In 2013, he returned to Sarasota, earned Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and led process improvement work at HCA Sarasota Doctors’ Hospital. Later that year, he joined Catholic Health Initiatives in Chattanooga, contributing to improved surgical services, charge capture, and patient flow.

In 2016, Beitlich became a Practice Manager with HCA Physician Services Group in Snellville, Georgia, overseeing specialties including neurosurgery, pulmonology, endocrinology, and primary care. His accomplishments included launching a remodeled neurosurgery outpatient practice generating approximately $3.6 million annually, enhancing processes in other service lines to produce around $2.9 million in combined revenue, and cultivating a team culture that eliminated voluntary turnover.

Since November 2024, he has led marketing efforts at Southeastern Spine, implementing strategies that increased new patient referrals by 16% and new patient visits by 33%. Brady Beitlich continues to apply his leadership skills, operational expertise, and dedication to advancing healthcare services and improving patient access.

Brady D. Beitlich is a healthcare leader with more than ten years of experience managing physician practices and advancing hospital service lines. He is the Director of Marketing at Southeastern Spine in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he focuses on de... Show more

Scott Southworth

Scott Southworth

Raised by radioactive raccoons in the forests of Eastern Tennessee, Scott Southworth fell in love with programming when confronted with the awesome power of a Commodore 64. After studying poetry and astrophysics at college, he belatedly realized that you can, in fact, get paid to develop software. His programming adventures have included industrial manufacturing and distribution (books and fridges with lasers, scales and RFID), digital signage, touch-screen kiosks, video games, data visualization and healthcare integration. A senior engineer at a stealth megacorp, he is currently focused on Elixir, a language from the future that is destined to create Skynet.

Raised by radioactive raccoons in the forests of Eastern Tennessee, Scott Southworth fell in love with programming when confronted with the awesome power of a Commodore 64. After studying poetry and astrophysics at college, he belatedly realized that... Show more

Ingeborg Hawighorst

Ingeborg Hawighorst

I love solving problems with technology. Working across the whole spectrum of the M365 product suite, SharePoint, Teams, and the Power Platform apps are the main topics of my day job. Charts and data visualisation with Excel and Power BI are my favourite topics, but I also like a good dig around data with Power Query and DAX. I've been working with SharePoint for over 15 years, building sites, process automation and online integrations. After hours I spend a lot of time in online forums for Excel with the web alias "teylyn". As an end user, I prefer solutions that use the built-in functionality and as little custom code as possible. I've been a Microsoft MVP since 2012.

I love solving problems with technology. Working across the whole spectrum of the M365 product suite, SharePoint, Teams, and the Power Platform apps are the main topics of my day job. Charts and data visualisation with Excel and Power BI are my favou... Show more

Rushi Manche

Rushi Manche

Rushi Manche co-founded a blockchain technology company that introduced the first modular blockchain network to integrate high performance, liquidity, and composability. In his early twenties, he and his partner decided to leave their internships and withdraw from Vanderbilt University to pursue their venture's vision entirely. Their early commitment led to raising $3.4 million in pre-seed funding from over 25 angel investors. This foundational support enabled them to build a team of over 70 members and initiate the creation of a system designed to transform the blockchain development experience.

In 2023, just one year after the company’s launch, they successfully closed a $38 million Series A funding round. This significant milestone was backed by leading venture capital firms, including Hack VC, Placeholder, Archetype, Maven 11, Robot Ventures, Figment Capital, Nomad Capital, Bankless Ventures, OKX Ventures, dao5, and Aptos Labs. His leadership and technical input were central to establishing a platform designed for secure, scalable, and cross-chain applications.

Rushi Manche addressed significant challenges in blockchain infrastructure, especially interoperability and security. He believed blockchain programming provided a more reliable and efficient solution than traditional systems. The goal was to give the developers the tools to build applications that could operate safely and effectively across multiple networks, enhancing the overall user experience in decentralized environments.

The company's modular framework divided the blockchain system into layers, each responsible for specific tasks. This approach improved the platform’s flexibility, scalability, and maintainability. A programming language developed by a major tech company was utilized to construct a secure Ethereum Layer 2 network. The platform also launched a token to support ongoing development and network operations.

Before starting the company, he worked as a software engineer at Aptos Project, contributing to the development of decentralized exchanges and cross-chain index funds. He also founded Ensemble, an AI-powered test preparation platform that partnered with 53 high schools to provide free academic support to students nationwide.

His experience also includes a role at UnitedHealth Group, where he migrated seven APIs from on-premises to AWS cloud infrastructure, resulting in an 84% reduction in costs. He also upgraded backend systems to improve scalability and performance. As a freelance Full-Stack Developer, he redesigned and modernized a platform using updated frameworks, integrating cloud-based services to enhance functionality.

He holds a Seal of Biliteracy in French and has completed several technical certifications through Udemy in areas such as blockchain development, machine learning, natural language processing, and full-stack web development.

His academic and professional work has earned him several honors. In 2021, he received the Ingram Scholarship at Vanderbilt University. He was awarded the Burger King McLamore Scholarship and was a semifinalist for the Elks National Foundation and Coca-Cola Scholarships. He earned the title of National AP Scholar for achieving high scores across multiple AP exams.

Additional recognitions include winning the New Jersey State Stock Pitch Competition and receiving the Certified Young Investment Analyst designation through the Young Investors Society. He was among the top three percent of the Diamond Challenge Entrepreneurship Competition for presenting an app focused on reducing food waste. In 2020, he received the New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Award for public service. He was a finalist in the Seton Hall Pirates Pitch Business Plan Competition, where he proposed a solution to address educational inequality.

Alongside his academic and professional achievements, he and his family have supported healthcare-related charitable efforts in India for over a decade. He volunteered with organizations in high school, including UNICEF and the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program.

Born in Springfield, Illinois, Rushi Manche enjoys playing basketball, traveling, and spending time in nature.

Rushi Manche co-founded a blockchain technology company that introduced the first modular blockchain network to integrate high performance, liquidity, and composability. In his early twenties, he and his partner decided to leave their internships and... Show more

Jenny Zhou

Jenny Zhou

Welcome to my profile! I am Jenny, Solutions Architect at AWS, passionate about cloud computing, IT consulting, healthcare advancements, and data analytics. With a background in Management Science from UCL and a Master's in Information Science from the same institution, I'm fascinated by the convergence of technology and its impact on society.

In my free time, I love the mental challenge of solving Rubik's Cubes, the physical exertion of badminton and football, and the creative expression of singing whilst doing piano covers, particularly Chinese R&B.

I am an AWS Evangelist, and an influencer whenever I can, adept at helping people realise their potentials and interests. Passionate about volunteering and helping others: if there's anything I can assist you with, do not hesitate to reach out!

Welcome to my profile! I am Jenny, Solutions Architect at AWS, passionate about cloud computing, IT consulting, healthcare advancements, and data analytics. With a background in Management Science from UCL and a Master's in Information Science from t... Show more

Khaled Rjoob

Khaled Rjoob

Khaled is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Science at MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, Imperial College London. He has over six years of experience applying machine learning and statistical methods in healthcare. His current work focuses on using AI and knowledge graphs on UK Biobank data to predict novel gene–disease associations and support drug repurposing. Previously, at UCL's Institute of Cardiovascular Science, he collaborated on long COVID research using data from the ZOE app and NSHD metabolomics. Khaled has published peer-reviewed articles, presented at international conferences, and enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching data science.

Khaled is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Science at MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, Imperial College London. He has over six years of experience applying machine learning and statistical methods in healthcare. His current work focuses on using... Show more

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