Vincent Koc is a distinguished and lead AI Research Engineer at Comet, working on open-source evaluation, optimization, and agentic AI systems used by teams across industry. Founding team of Build Club the words fastest growing AI community and prior advocate for Deeplearning AI he shares a passion for community. He is a Forbes Technology Council member and a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (Australia), with research and teaching affiliations including the University of Queensland, Oxford University, MIT, and UT Austin.

His work focuses on AI agent evaluation, multimodal systems, automatic prompt and agent optimization, and the reliability and ethics of AI in production. Vincent has delivered 100+ keynotes globally, including TEDx and SXSW, and has led AI initiatives across finance, telecom, travel, FMCG, healthcare, and government spanning from startups to global enterprises. Vincent has held prominent positions as an ex-researcher at Microsoft, ex-head of AI at Qantas Airways, and various other senior board appointments and clients including AT&T, Coke Cola, Expedia, Federal Goverment, LVMH, Macdonalds, Vodafone, Volkswagen.

He specializes in translating research-grade depth into a universal language that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences, across formats from lightning talks to full-day workshops and is open to travel.

Vincent Koc is a distinguished and lead AI Research Engineer at Comet, working on open-source evaluation, optimization, and agentic AI systems used by teams across industry. Founding team of Build Club the words fastest growing AI community and prior... Show more

Elle Provencher DTN, RDN-BC, BHN, FiFHI, RM, CH
Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine
Board Certified Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy
Bachelor of Science -Holistic Nutrition
Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner
Fellow- Institute For Human Individuality
Certified Hypnotist
National Wellness Speaker
Award Winning Collaborative Author

DOCTOR OF NATURAL MEDICINE
I treat each one of my patients as if they were one of my family! My credo as a Traditional Natural Health Practitioner is, to do the body no harm. Wellspring will only offer solutions that have been science-driven with a heart-based focus.

Over the course of the years, I have had the opportunity to work with highly skilled medical and holistic practitioners. By being involved with these people, I have had the ability to create a pathway of successful healing for people using a mind-body connection. Using the healing arts for proper nutrition with balanced supplementation, vibrational energy medicine, hypnosis, stress management, and the use of aromatherapy, my patients have shown the better quality of life and optimized health.

Elle Provencher DTN, RDN-BC, BHN, FiFHI, RM, CH Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine Board Certified Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy Bachelor of Science -Holistic Nutrition Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner Fellow- Institute For Huma... Show more

Floryan worked for 5 years at Hillo, a manufacturer of software medical devices for diabetic patients. He built the entire QARA strategy for their products, identified as IIa under the new regulations. His biggest challenge, beyond building the system, was to adapt this strategy to transform the product into a Class I and accelerate its time to market.

Since March 2023, Floryan has been Head of QARA at Theodo HealthTech, the e-health specialist unit of Theodo (a consulting and software development company). His role is to maintain ISO 13485 certification, in particular using the Agile method, and to support customers on various subjects including the creation, maintenance and improvement of a QMS using Agile methods.

Through his experience, Floryan has become an expert in the Agile method and its application to QARA issues, and in the development of DM software in accordance with current standards such as 62304.

Floryan worked for 5 years at Hillo, a manufacturer of software medical devices for diabetic patients. He built the entire QARA strategy for their products, identified as IIa under the new regulations. His biggest challenge, beyond building the syste... Show more

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

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

Senior Software Engineer with 9 years of experience building systems across fintech, government, and consumer tech. Currently building Telytreat, a startup solving Africa's healthcare challenges with AI.

I led a team of 6 engineers that delivered many Nigerian government technology projects serving 7+ million citizens. At Chowdeck, Nigeria's leading food delivery platform, I built products and features that helped scale the company, and I re-engineered core backend systems to enable expansion into other African countries. I have collaborated with distributed engineering teams across the US and Kenya through Andela, delivering fintech and data visualization solutions for global markets.

Senior Software Engineer with 9 years of experience building systems across fintech, government, and consumer tech. Currently building Telytreat, a startup solving Africa's healthcare challenges with AI. I led a team of 6 engineers that delivered ... Show more

Seit 2025 Freiraum25-Projekt „SKiLLs“, Bergische Universität Wuppertal
2024 Promotion, Fachgebiet Arbeitswissenschaft, Bergische Universität Wuppertal
2020 M.Sc. Work, Health and Career, Maastricht University
2019 B.Sc. Therapie- und Gesundheitsmanagement (dual), Fachhochschule Münster

Seit 2025 Freiraum25-Projekt „SKiLLs“, Bergische Universität Wuppertal 2024 Promotion, Fachgebiet Arbeitswissenschaft, Bergische Universität Wuppertal 2020 M.Sc. Work, Health and Career, Maastricht University 2019 B.Sc. Therapie- und Gesundheitsma... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

I represent a new and innovative field in the most traditional subject in medicine: Clinical Anatomy. A science without narrow specialty restrictions, fully multidisciplinary. My aim is to bring anatomical knowledge into the context of diagnostic and therapeutic (surgical) application. To translate basic research into clinical application. To teach science and clinical approaches.

I have experience in translating MedTech into clinical applications—also as an entrepreneur.

Milestones of my activities:
* The establishment of a worldwide renowned surgical training centre with 12 complete OR-settings on 2500+ square meter. Annually more than 2500 surgeons from all surgical disciplines take part in more than 100 international training courses.
* The establishment of a platform to use human bodies for research and development in the field of medical technology in an environment that ethically complies with the recommendations of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA). More than 140 MedTech companies, medical societies and medical academies use the opportunity to test and develop medical products and surgical approaches on donated bodies.
* Pioneer work in the field of digitalisation of academic teaching and CME-certified continued education. An operating room has been connected to a professional tv-studio. More than 50,000 students, physicians and medical professionals registered for the digital, non-profit, series Sectio chirurgica.
* The establishment of a research institute for translational cellular biology on tissue and cell systems from animal models and human specimen. Four task groups, led by experienced biologists, biochemists and medical doctors, work in the fields of microscopy, ultrastructural analysis, molecular biology, biocompatibility and toxicity analytics.
* Developing and patenting of Aminolipin®, a novel and highly effective biocide. Aminolipin® has exceptional properties: It is low hazardous and easily biodegradable - but nevertheless a fully-fledged substitute for formaldehyde. Aminolipin® fixed bodies are ideal models for state-of-the-art surgical procedures such as MIC and robotic assisted surgery.
* Activity as entrepreneur. Spin-off of LICIT Solutions GmbH. Board member of the BioMedTech association, member of the evaluation board of the 4C Medical Innovations Incubator.

I represent a new and innovative field in the most traditional subject in medicine: Clinical Anatomy. A science without narrow specialty restrictions, fully multidisciplinary. My aim is to bring anatomical knowledge into the context of diagnostic and... Show more

I am a Senior Data Architect at ATC Drivetrain and the Founder of two ventures—Unimonk, an AI-powered education platform, and GoICure, a digital-first medical tourism solution. I’ve spoken at KCD Washington 2025 and will also be presenting at BazelCon, sharing my experiences in cloud-native engineering and secure data systems. At ATC Drivetrain, I design hybrid cloud architectures that integrate AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and big data pipelines for mission-critical shopfloor operations, driving improvements in governance, scalability, and predictive maintenance. Through GoICure, I’m building intelligent, compliance-ready platforms for cross-border healthcare, while Unimonk is focused on transforming education and university admissions through automation and AI. With a Master’s in Data Science from the University of Texas at Dallas and a strong foundation in distributed systems, MLOps, and secure data engineering, I bring both enterprise experience and entrepreneurial innovation to solving real-world problems at scale.

I am a Senior Data Architect at ATC Drivetrain and the Founder of two ventures—Unimonk, an AI-powered education platform, and GoICure, a digital-first medical tourism solution. I’ve spoken at KCD Washington 2025 and will also be presenting at BazelCo... Show more

Tarini Prasad Samanta is a Chief Software Engineer with over 20 years of distinguished experience in embedded systems and medical device software development. Based in San Jose, California, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Utkal University in Orissa, India, earned in May 2003.
Since May 2014, Tarini has served as Chief Software Engineer at Abbott Labs, formerly St. Jude Medical, where he has made significant contributions to multiple Merlin Programmer projects, including Aveir, Nanostim, Merlin Support, and Remote Care operations. His expertise lies in the design and development of real-time embedded Linux, VRTX, and VxWorks-based medical device applications, as well as iOS-supported medical mobile applications. Throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership by serving as the first engineer on projects, independently prototyping solutions, and analyzing design approaches to support critical architectural decisions.
Before joining Abbott Labs as a permanent employee, Tarini spent nearly a decade with iGATE Technologies Inc., formerly Patni Computer Systems, from August 2004 through May 2014, working as a consultant at St. Jude Medical. During this period, he progressed through various roles, from Senior Software Engineer to Technical Specialist, consistently demonstrating technical excellence and leadership. He served as an iGATE Project Lead and onsite coordinator for numerous Merlin Programmer projects, coordinating between onsite and offshore development teams across different geographies. His work included designing and developing shared libraries to simulate VxWorks APIs using Linux system calls, co-designing software installation mechanisms using Red Hat Package Manager, and leading critical system debugging efforts using advanced tools such as Linux Trace Toolkit, Valgrind, and gdb.
A key highlight of Tarini’s career has been his role as Technical Lead in designing and delivering iOS-based medical mobile applications for iPad. He developed complex and secure applications for viewing patient data over the internet, worked extensively with network protocols and security measures, and collaborated closely with regulatory teams to establish submission processes for medical mobile applications. He also contributed significantly to FDA and TÜV submissions. From August 2011 to May 2015, he served as a Technology Consultant Engineer for St. Jude Medical’s Software Technology and Innovation group, where he researched emerging technologies, conceptualized future products, developed prototypes, and created proof-of-concept demonstrations for technology evaluation.
Tarini’s technical proficiency spans multiple programming languages, including C++, C, Shell Script, and Qt Embedded/X11 Graphics. He has deep expertise in embedded Linux environments and various operating systems, including VRTX, Windows, Android, and iOS. He also has extensive experience with hardware platforms such as Raspberry Pi and ARM-based boards and is well-versed in medical device industry standards, including ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003.
His strategic vision extends beyond technical implementation to encompass product strategy, project planning, estimation, and scheduling across diverse clients and domains. Throughout his career, he has consistently contributed to process enhancements, led tiger teams for critical issue resolution, and played an instrumental role in team development. His exceptional contributions have earned him recognition, including a Valuable Contribution Award.

Tarini Prasad Samanta is a Chief Software Engineer with over 20 years of distinguished experience in embedded systems and medical device software development. Based in San Jose, California, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology... Show more

Akash Kamble is a Data Engineer and Data Scientist with over nine years of experience delivering advanced analytics, machine learning solutions, and scalable data engineering platforms within the healthcare and life sciences industries. He has specialized expertise in clinical data integration, pharmacovigilance automation, HEDIS reporting, regulatory compliance, and cloud-based data architectures.
Currently serving as a Project Delivery Senior Analyst at Deloitte Consulting LLP, Akash has led the development of large-scale clinical data integration solutions for Elevance Health. He architected ETL pipelines using Apache Spark and AWS to process over 50 million daily transactions from multiple EMR systems, supporting more than 2.5 million members with high reliability and low latency. He also automated HEDIS quality measure calculations, implemented FHIR-based interoperability platforms, and developed predictive analytics models that improved care coordination and operational efficiency while maintaining HIPAA and NCQA compliance standards.
Before Deloitte, Akash worked at Accenture across several healthcare and pharmaceutical initiatives. As a Senior Data Engineer on the INTIENT Pharmacovigilance Platform, he developed AI-powered NLP models using Python, TensorFlow, and spaCy to extract structured information from adverse event reports with high accuracy. He implemented automated MedDRA coding systems, architected serverless GCP data pipelines, and designed workflow orchestration frameworks that ensured timely FDA regulatory reporting and compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards. His work significantly reduced operational costs while improving patient safety outcomes through faster adverse event identification.
In his earlier role on the INTIENT Clinical Platform, Akash designed ETL pipelines integrating data from multiple clinical systems to support global clinical trials. He developed automated CDISC SDTM and ADaM dataset generation frameworks, built enterprise-scale data warehouses on BigQuery and Snowflake, and implemented real-time data quality systems that improved compliance and reduced validation timelines. He also created predictive analytics solutions for patient recruitment optimization and risk-based monitoring, helping accelerate study startups and improve clinical operations.
Earlier in his career, Akash contributed to enterprise data warehousing and analytics modernization initiatives at Accenture, where he designed large-scale Snowflake and Amazon Redshift environments, developed ETL workflows using Informatica PowerCenter, and led cloud migration initiatives to AWS and GCP. He also built self-service business intelligence platforms and predictive analytics models for forecasting and demand planning while establishing strong data governance and CI/CD practices for global operations.
Akash earned a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence with a Data Science specialization from Long Island University, Brooklyn, graduating with a GPA of 3.82, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering in Bangalore, India. He has been recognized with the Accenture Delivery Excellence Award and for his contributions to the adoption of the INTIENT platform by leading pharmaceutical companies.

Akash Kamble is a Data Engineer and Data Scientist with over nine years of experience delivering advanced analytics, machine learning solutions, and scalable data engineering platforms within the healthcare and life sciences industries. He has specia... Show more

Rachel Wities is an NLP Researcher at Microsoft Healthcare and Life Sciences group, and a Co-Founder of MeDS - Medical Data Science Israel community.

Rachel is a public speaker addressing Healthcare NLP challenges, and believes that understanding doctors and their needs is the key to successfully implementing AI Healthcare algorithms.

Holds an M.Sc from BIU NLP lab, and previously worked as a researcher at Zebra Medical and at PayPal.

Rachel is devoted to promoting women speaking opportunities at work and outside it: during the week she is one of the leaders of Microsoft Women Speakers program, and on Shabbat she is part of a feminist Partnership Minyan in her Jewish Orthodox community.

Loves her family, God and Oxford Comma jokes.

Rachel Wities is an NLP Researcher at Microsoft Healthcare and Life Sciences group, and a Co-Founder of MeDS - Medical Data Science Israel community. Rachel is a public speaker addressing Healthcare NLP challenges, and believes that understanding ... Show more

Tiffany Vargo, MS, NRP, CP-C, is a dynamic leader in prehospital care, currently serving as the Director of Prehospital Care Operations at Allegheny Health Network. She leads a large team across Canonsburg Ambulance, Prehospital Response, and the AHN EMS Passthrough program. Tiffany's passion for EMS extends beyond traditional roles; she previously served as a MIH supervisor, EMS Supervisor, QA Specialist and board member. She is passionate about provider wellness, education, and quality clinical care. Tiffany holds degrees in Forensic Psychology and Biology and anticipates completing her MBA, reflecting her dedication to advancing prehospital care through a multifaceted approach.

Tiffany Vargo, MS, NRP, CP-C, is a dynamic leader in prehospital care, currently serving as the Director of Prehospital Care Operations at Allegheny Health Network. She leads a large team across Canonsburg Ambulance, Prehospital Response, and the AHN... Show more

Cloud Solution Architect and Researcher with 25+ years of experience in software development and applied research. Committed to leveraging AI to address complex real-world challenges with societal impact. Specializes in applying Graph Neural Networks within cloud, edge, and hybrid machine learning architectures.
Engages in transformative open-source and open-research collaborations that bridge theoretical research and production-grade systems. Recent work focuses on extending Generative AI and agentic frameworks, including agent-based RAG workflows, to practical solutions across security, healthcare, and data-intensive domains.

Cloud Solution Architect and Researcher with 25+ years of experience in software development and applied research. Committed to leveraging AI to address complex real-world challenges with societal impact. Specializes in applying Graph Neural Networks... Show more

Alexander Arians is Chapter Lead at AXA and is responsible for several teams in the health insurance sector. With over fifteen years of experience in software development and leadership, he combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and a strong focus on the development of people and teams.

Alexander Arians is Chapter Lead at AXA and is responsible for several teams in the health insurance sector. With over fifteen years of experience in software development and leadership, he combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and a s... Show more

Dr. Robert Convissar is a laser dentistry pioneer. One of the first dentists in the world to use lasers he close to 4 decades of experience with CO2, Diode, Erbium, Nd.YAG and PBM lasers He has authored 22 peer-reviewed papers and 6 laser textbooks, and delivered close to 500 Laser Certification and Tongue Tie Certification courses in 30 countries. He is the only dentist in the world to have the quartet of awards:
• Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery
• Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
• Master of the Academy of Laser Dentistry
• Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry

His seminal textbook Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry, now in its 3rd edition with a foreword by Gordon Christensen, has been the standard textbook on laser dentistry for over a decade – available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Polish. He practices laser dentistry in New York City, where he also serves as Director of Laser Dentistry at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Queens and Director of Laser Dentistry at multiple dental schools in the USA. He is also the only American on the faculty of the University of Genoa Master’s Degree Program in Laser Dentistry

Dr. Robert Convissar is a laser dentistry pioneer. One of the first dentists in the world to use lasers he close to 4 decades of experience with CO2, Diode, Erbium, Nd.YAG and PBM lasers He has authored 22 peer-reviewed papers and 6 laser textbooks,... Show more

Godwin is an AI/ML engineer with a background in health sciences who leads the AI for Health portfolio at Data Science Nigeria, where his team builds AI solutions spanning multilingual health chatbots (Ìtọ́jú, DKT's Honey and Banana), traditional medicine data infrastructure (TradoMedAtlas), a geospatial micro-planning dashboard for Kano State, and AI-enhanced disease surveillance built on SORMAS. His work sits at the intersection of public health, low-resource African language NLP, and applied ML, with published research at ICLR and AfricaNLP.

Godwin is an AI/ML engineer with a background in health sciences who leads the AI for Health portfolio at Data Science Nigeria, where his team builds AI solutions spanning multilingual health chatbots (Ìtọ́jú, DKT's Honey and Banana), traditional med... Show more

Saideep Nakka is a systems-oriented medical device engineer with over a decade of experience leading the end-to-end development of complex robotic and navigation-assisted surgical systems. Currently serving as a Principal Systems Engineer at Medtronic, he has played a key role in driving full product lifecycle development from early-stage concept and Voice of Customer (VOC) insights to commercialization, ensuring safety, usability, and regulatory compliance across global markets.
Throughout his tenure at Medtronic, Saideep has led cross-functional engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, and software domains to deliver high-complexity medical devices. His work includes system-of-systems integration, design optimization of surgical instruments and high-speed motors, and execution of validation strategies using advanced statistical methods. He has also contributed to FDA submissions and international regulatory approvals through rigorous testing, animal studies, and technical documentation.
Saideep’s earlier experience includes roles at Becton, Dickinson and Company, where he focused on test engineering, feasibility studies, and translating clinician needs into design requirements, and at IBM, where he supported mechanical design, quality engineering, and supplier management for enterprise systems.
An innovator with a strong research background, Saideep has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and filed 16 patents related to surgical systems and robotic-assisted procedures. His contributions have been recognized with several awards, including Medtronic’s Technical Contributor of the Year (2024) and multiple Long-Term Incentive Awards for Technical Excellence.
In addition to his technical work, Saideep is an active contributor to the engineering community. He serves on the Medtronic Technical Forum Council, mentors students and early-career engineers, and regularly presents at scientific and engineering conferences. He holds a master’s degree in Engineering Technology from the University of North Texas and has completed advanced studies in Architecture and Systems Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Saideep Nakka is a systems-oriented medical device engineer with over a decade of experience leading the end-to-end development of complex robotic and navigation-assisted surgical systems. Currently serving as a Principal Systems Engineer at Medtroni... Show more

Kingkane Malmquist is is a cybersecurity risk advisor specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with nearly two decades of experience navigating complex security and risk environments. She translates technical challenges into practical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen security and reduce organizational risk. Her distinctive perspective recognizes the influence of people and organizational culture on security outcomes.

Drawing on experience in healthcare’s highly regulated, high-risk environment, she brings a perspective that extends beyond traditional cybersecurity approaches. Her doctoral research provided evidence for this perspective, establishing the role of trusted peer influence in shaping security awareness, threat detection, and behavioral change. She applies the findings from this research to help organizations address the human and cultural drivers of cybersecurity risk, transforming security behavior from a persistent challenge into a measurable opportunity for sustainable risk reduction.

Combining academic rigor with hands-on leadership, she challenges conventional thinking and asks a critical question to organizations: Are we solving the problem we actually have, or the problem we assume we have?

Kingkane Malmquist is is a cybersecurity risk advisor specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with nearly two decades of experience navigating complex security and risk environments. She translates technical challenges into practical,... Show more

Harish Kumar Kanukuntla is an accomplished Data Engineer with extensive expertise in big data technologies, cloud platforms, and ETL development. Currently serving at McKesson Corporation since September 2021, he specialises in designing and implementing unified data model architectures using Databricks, PySpark, and Delta Lake on the Cloud Platform. His work focuses on developing robust data ingestion pipelines, automating data processing workflows, and ensuring seamless integration across diverse systems and technologies.
With a strong foundation in both traditional and modern data engineering practices, Harish has demonstrated proficiency across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. His technical arsenal includes hands-on experience with Databricks for big data processing, Talend for data integration, and various Hadoop ecosystem components such as HDFS, Hive, Impala, and Sqoop. He has successfully architected CI/CD deployment pipelines using Jenkins, while developing custom Python UDFs for complex data transformations and integrations with RDS and Delta Lake environments.
Before McKesson, Harish held data engineering positions at Booz Allen Hamilton and Cylance Inc., where he developed comprehensive ETL solutions using Talend Data Integration and Big Data tools. His responsibilities included designing data warehouse architectures, implementing data governance frameworks, conducting performance analysis on high-volume data processing jobs, and leading migration projects from legacy systems to modern data platforms like Netezza and cloud-based solutions. He has also served in roles at FastMed Urgent Care, MprSoft Inc., and YK Software Solutions, gaining valuable experience in dimensional modelling, SSIS development, database administration, and reporting services.
Harish holds impressive academic credentials, including a Master's in Information Systems Security from the University of the Cumberlands (May 2020), a Master's in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University (December 2016), and a Bachelor's in Information Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (June 2014). He is also a Certified Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator and Certified Talend DI Developer. His domain expertise spans healthcare, banking, and finance sectors, where he has consistently delivered data solutions that drive business insights and operational efficiency.

Harish Kumar Kanukuntla is an accomplished Data Engineer with extensive expertise in big data technologies, cloud platforms, and ETL development. Currently serving at McKesson Corporation since September 2021, he specialises in designing and implemen... Show more

Caroline deRichemond, CRNP, CLS, FNLA, recognized for her knowledge of lipid disorders, is a Certified Lipid Specialist (CLS) and is a Fellow of the National Lipid Association (FNLA) associated with Geisinger Health in Pennsylvania. She has more than 25 years of experience in adult health, cardiovascular prevention and lipidology. She has clinic at multiple Geisinger Health System sites, including Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Danville, Lewistown, and State College.
Her academic roles include Instructor of Lipidology, Assistant Professor at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Caroline is frequently invited to present at professional conferences focused on lipidology and reducing cardiovascular risk, such as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners national meeting, Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners clinical conference, National Lipid Association, and the American Society for Preventative Cardiology.
She is the President of the Northeast Lipid Association. She is Co-Chair for TEACH-ASCVD, a national lipid trial led by the National Lipid Association. Caroline is a Mentor for the Lipid Scholars program of the National Lipid Association. She has received the National Lipid Association President’s Service Award in 2023, 2024, and 2026 for her leadership.
Currently, she participates in four lipid trials at Geisinger, has been published on Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and the transition from pediatric to adult lipid care. Caroline's contributions span clinical practice, education, and advocacy, earning her respect as a leader in inherited Lipid disorder management and cardiovascular risk reduction.

Caroline deRichemond, CRNP, CLS, FNLA, recognized for her knowledge of lipid disorders, is a Certified Lipid Specialist (CLS) and is a Fellow of the National Lipid Association (FNLA) associated with Geisinger Health in Pennsylvania. She has more than... Show more

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Nicholas Kavouklis.
A 1986 UF graduate, practicing general dentistry and a member of this organization for over 40 years. He is founder of Dr. Nick’s White & Healthy in Tampa, Dr. Kavouklis has built and sold multiple successful dental practices and led major dental and vision benefit companies, including Argus Dental & Vision and Paramount Dental, both acquired by public companies, Safeguard Life & Health in 2004 and AFLAC in 2019.
He has served in numerous leadership roles in organized dentistry, the Florida Board of Dentistry, Expert Witness for the Florida Department of Professional Regulation, and long-time Peer Review Chairman for the West Coast Dental Association.
Deeply committed to elevating standards of care, Dr. Kavouklis acquired Surgically Clean Air in 2024 to bring best-in-class medical-grade air purification technology to dental offices, healthcare settings, industrial applications, and consumers.
Please give a warm welcome to Dr. Nick Kavouklis.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Nicholas Kavouklis. A 1986 UF graduate, practicing general dentistry and a member of this organization for over 40 years. He is founder of Dr. Nick’s White & Healthy in Tampa, Dr. Kavouklis has built and sold multiple... Show more

Medtech Innovator and Biomedical Engineer on a mission to grow the medtech community and make it more accessible. I aim at bridging the gap between medtech seasoned professionals and young professionals. With an experience in the industry of 8+ years for product development, rapid prototyping, testing, V&V.

Medtech Innovator and Biomedical Engineer on a mission to grow the medtech community and make it more accessible. I aim at bridging the gap between medtech seasoned professionals and young professionals. With an experience in the industry of 8+ years... Show more

Everlyne Njeri Mwangi is an aspiring computational researcher pursuing a Bachelor of Business and Information Technology at Mount Kenya University. Her work focuses on building scalable AI systems and data processing pipelines, with a growing interest in high-performance computing as a foundation for scientific research.

She has developed projects spanning document analysis, computer vision, and digital healthcare systems, emphasizing efficiency and real-world impact in resource-constrained environments. Through her leadership roles in the AWS Cloud Club and She Code Africa, she actively contributes to the tech community by organizing learning initiatives and mentoring peers.

Everlyne Njeri Mwangi is an aspiring computational researcher pursuing a Bachelor of Business and Information Technology at Mount Kenya University. Her work focuses on building scalable AI systems and data processing pipelines, with a growing interes... Show more

Ryan Carroll is a lead engineer at Form Health, with ten years of APIs and web systems behind him across insurance and healthcare. He has spoken at CodeMash and Stir Trek, and has appeared on engineering podcasts talking about how AI is changing the work. He also ships his own software. Mobile, offline-first, and occasionally a machine-learning model he had no business deploying, and those side projects are where he collects the failures worth talking about. He lives in Columbus and is happiest on a trail or in a kayak.

Ryan Carroll is a lead engineer at Form Health, with ten years of APIs and web systems behind him across insurance and healthcare. He has spoken at CodeMash and Stir Trek, and has appeared on engineering podcasts talking about how AI is changing the ... Show more

Aiswarya Saji is the builder behind ROSA, an AI-powered inclusive wellness platform for women, couples, and the LGBTQ+ community. Her path into AI began far from a technical track: she started medical studies in Ukraine in 2021, was displaced to Canada by the war, and retrained in Early Childhood Education, spending years caring for infants and toddlers before turning that experience toward AI product design. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Applications specializing in AI and Data Science, and previously spoke at the Southern Alberta AI Conference in Canada. Her work focuses on building emotionally safe, trustworthy AI for communities that conventional wellness tech tends to overlook.

Aiswarya Saji is the builder behind ROSA, an AI-powered inclusive wellness platform for women, couples, and the LGBTQ+ community. Her path into AI began far from a technical track: she started medical studies in Ukraine in 2021, was displaced to Cana... Show more

Dr. Irene Udebuana is a doctor, medical robotics developer and social impact leader working at the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence and innovation.

She is the founder of RobotProf, a healthcare ed-tech startup helping healthcare professionals learn and use AI for research, clinical practice and innovation. Through RobotProf, she works with healthcare professionals to build practical skills in AI, data and technology.

Her work has been recognised with the She Leads Africa 50 Under 30 Rising Motherland Mogul Award 2026 and the Global Sustainability Awards 2025, SME100 Nigeria 25 under 25 awards, among other recognitions. n 2023, she became the first Nigerian student interviewed and featured in the British Dental Journal for her work at the intersection of medicine and robotics. She has built AI projects in healthcare research and is interested in how AI, machine learning and robotics can be applied to real healthcare challenges, particularly in Nigeria.

At 22, while in her final year of med school, Irene founded Kids in LET, a nonprofit introducing children in underserved communities to climate technology.

She graduated from the University of Nigeria with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2024, receiving distinctions and being named Best Graduating Female Student.

Dr. Irene Udebuana is a doctor, medical robotics developer and social impact leader working at the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence and innovation. She is the founder of RobotProf, a healthcare ed-tech startup helping healthcar... Show more

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

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

With over 20 years of experience in IT, I specialize in designing and leading data engineering and database platform solutions for regulated industries, including healthcare and life sciences. I build secure, scalable, and GxP-compliant data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS and Azure), leveraging technologies such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and Azure Synapse.

My work focuses on data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance, implementing advanced controls aligned with GxP, HIPAA, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. I combine governance-first design with modern data engineering practices to enable organizations to transform complex data ecosystems into trusted, AI-ready platforms.

I am passionate about bridging compliance and innovation—helping teams design data platforms that not only meet regulatory standards but also power advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.

With over 20 years of experience in IT, I specialize in designing and leading data engineering and database platform solutions for regulated industries, including healthcare and life sciences. I build secure, scalable, and GxP-compliant data platform... Show more

Soy ingeniero de sistemas, arquitecto de software y líder tecnológico con más de 20 años de experiencia. He sido CTO y director de Ingeniería, y actualmente lidero KuraVox, una iniciativa de inteligencia clínica basada en IA. Mi experiencia combina arquitectura de software, inteligencia artificial, liderazgo tecnológico y formación de equipos.

Soy ingeniero de sistemas, arquitecto de software y líder tecnológico con más de 20 años de experiencia. He sido CTO y director de Ingeniería, y actualmente lidero KuraVox, una iniciativa de inteligencia clínica basada en IA. Mi experiencia combina a... Show more