Featured Infection Control Experts

Shyam Gajula is a Cybersecurity Professional specializing in Endpoint Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust Architecture, and Cloud Security with 9+ years of experience securing enterprise and hybrid environments. He helps organizations strengthen security posture by implementing identity-centric architectures, continuous risk reduction frameworks, and compliance-focused controls across AWS, VDI, and distributed infrastructures. Shyam holds the AWS Certified Solutions Architect credential and has hands-on expertise in cloud security design, endpoint hardening, authentication frameworks (including SAML 2.0 / SSO), access governance, EDR/agent policy optimization, and secure cloud operations. His research and practical work focus on real-world defenses against modern threats, endpoint risk scoring, and identity-driven security automation. He is a published cybersecurity researcher, an international keynote speaker, and serves as a judge and evaluator for global cybersecurity awards and innovation competitions. Shyam frequently contributes to peer review panels and provides expert insights on best practices for Zero Trust adoption, cloud risk mitigation, and securing modern digital workplaces. Orcid Research Profile: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4279-9629

Jens Metz is the Founder and CEO of Tickprotektor, a company dedicated to safeguarding people and pets from tick-borne diseases. With a deep focus on preventative health and outdoor safety, Jens specializes in innovative solutions for tick protection. He has extensive knowledge in vector control strategies and is passionate about raising awareness regarding Lyme disease and TBE prevention. Jens can provide expert commentary on outdoor safety trends, pest protection technology, and health entrepreneurship.

I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.

Emanuele Andreano is an immunologist and biotech innovator redefining how vaccines are discovered for pandemic threats. As Head of Serology and Immunology at the Fondazione Biotecnopolo di Siena and a leader in the European Vaccine Hub, he works at the intersection of AI, immunology, and global health. He pioneered Reverse Vaccinology 3.0, a breakthrough approach that can identify entirely new vaccine targets in days instead of years. In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, his team showed that artificial intelligence can predict unknown viral antigens directly from human antibody sequences—effectively reversing the traditional vaccine discovery process. His work spans monoclonal antibody discovery and next-generation vaccines against emerging pathogens, including mpox and SARS-CoV-2, with direct implications for global pandemic preparedness and biosecurity. Andreano has received international recognition, including the Antonio Feltrinelli Prize from the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, awarded in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, the IUIS Rising Star in Immunology, and a European Research Council (ERC) grant. He also co-directs a vaccinology program at the Institut Pasteur in Paris. “We are entering an era where vaccines can be discovered at unprecedented speed—transforming our ability to fight pandemics and save countless lives.”

April Likins is a board-certified health coach and nationally recognized stress and burnout expert, triple-trained through Duke Integrative Medicine, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Precision Nutrition. Her insights and personal story have been featured in Mantra Wellness, Better Humans, Wellbeing Magazine, Authority Magazine, and on 50+ podcasts worldwide. After hitting burnout and experiencing a total health collapse following her father’s death, April turned her pain into purpose. Now, she’s fiercely committed to helping leaders and high-achieving professionals move from burnout and survival mode to clarity, resilience, and vibrant well-being. Learn more at www.aprillikins.com

Shwetha Babu Prasad is a data security and privacy professional, speaker, and published author with nearly a decade of experience in information security. Her work focuses on advancing practical, engineering-driven approaches to protect sensitive data and reduce systemic data exposure risks. She has experience implementing data protection controls across enterprise systems to mitigate the risk of sensitive data exposure. She is the author of Why Websites Fail at Data Protection and Privacy and Data Security in the Age of AI. An active member of ISC2 and the Information Systems Security Association, she contributes to industry initiatives aligned with National Institute of Standards and Technology frameworks through the ISSA Resilience Special Interest Group. Her work advances practical, engineering driven data protection and privacy capabilities, strengthening cyber resilience across enterprise and critical infrastructure environments.

Dr. Chantal Lunderville, MD is a UCSF-trained family medicine physician and nationally recognized expert in medical wellness, aesthetics, compliance, and practice growth. She serves as the Medical Wellness Editor for Lipgloss and Aftershave, a leading spa industry publication with a reach of more than 250,000 readers and followers. She has been mentioned in Forbes, and she has been a featured speaker for global brands including L’Oréal and Epicutis. As the medical director for 20+ aesthetic and wellness practices across California, Dr. Lunderville specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs build safe, compliant, and scalable practices. She and her team have developed proprietary software that enables medspas to track compliance, medical director oversight, and regulatory requirements- now being made available to the public to elevate industry standards. She has also hosted large-scale women's wellness events and professional trainings with sponsors such as goop Kitchen, AQ Solutions, UnderSkin, South Coast Psychiatry, and Reproductive Partners. A former medical spa owner turned national consultant, Dr. Lunderville empowers women in aesthetics to build legacy-driven, ethical businesses. She is also a leader in longevity and preventive wellness, blending evidence-based lifestyle wellness with advanced regenerative treatments. She is also an aesthetic and womens health trainer focusing on new practitioners. Dr. Lunderville is available for expert commentary on aesthetics, medical wellness, compliance, women’s entrepreneurship, and the future of longevity medicine.

Franco Velasquez is the CEO and founder of HostBreach, a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in external cyber intelligence, attack surface analysis, and intelligence-driven advisory for defense contractors and regulated organizations. His work focuses on understanding how attackers identify, prioritize, and compromise targets using publicly available intelligence, often before traditional security controls detect activity. Franco advises organizations on CMMC readiness, CUI exposure, ransomware risk, and pre-incident threat visibility, helping leaders understand real-world risk beyond checklist compliance. He has experience working with OSINT-based reconnaissance, threat actor behavior analysis, and tabletop attack simulations aligned to observed intrusion patterns. He is frequently consulted on topics including ransomware trends, external exposure management, supply chain risk, and how attackers exploit misconfigurations and unpatched systems. Franco emphasizes practical, intelligence-led decision-making that helps organizations reduce risk before incidents occur.

IPCWell LLC is on a mission to mitigate the millions of infections occurring every year. We are proud to offer solutions to federal, state, and local public healthcare professionals implementing interventions to mitigate healthcare and community-acquired infectious diseases through targeted, data-driven solutions and advanced statistical analytics.

Dr. Jay Johannigman is a Cincinnati-based trauma surgeon with over 35 years of experience in trauma and critical care. A distinguished leader in both military and civilian medicine, he has made lasting contributions to Cincinnati’s medical landscape, most notably as the former Trauma Medical Director and Chief of the Institute of Military Medicine at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. During his tenure, he helped shape one of the region’s most advanced trauma and acute care programs, strengthening Cincinnati's role as a center of excellence in emergency medicine. A Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, Dr. Johannigman has served in eight combat deployments from 2003 to 2021. His military roles have included CCAT (Critical Care Air Transport) flight surgeon, Trauma “Czar,” Deputy Commander, and Director of Clinical Services in combat hospitals. His outstanding service has been recognized with numerous military honors, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. Dr. Johannigman also played a key role in the U.S. Air Force C-STARS (Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills) program, helping to train medical teams in readiness and combat casualty care. He has served as Chief Medical Officer at Knight Aerospace, contributing to the design and implementation of airborne medical evacuation systems, and strengthening the ties between military innovation and civilian emergency response. Beyond his contributions on the battlefield and in the operating room, Dr. Johannigman is a passionate educator. He serves as Professor of Surgery at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, where he helps train future generations of military and civilian physicians. Dr. Johannigman has held leadership roles nationally as well, including State Trauma Chair and Region Chief for the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. He remains actively involved in key professional organizations, such as the American Association for Trauma and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli (“Dr Garbelli”) is a UK-based physician, healthcare strategist and MedTech advisor focused on assisting healthcare leaders and organisations adopt, navigate, and implement AI/robotics and healthcare automation safely, ethically and at scale. Working at the intersection of clinical practice, technology and executive decision-making, he supports boards, executive teams and MedTech leaders to turn innovation into measurable improvements in patient outcomes, workforce sustainability and operational performance. Dr Garbelli is the creator of the Healthcare Convergence Framework™ (HCF), a practical approach that helps organisations assess AI/Robotics readiness, align leadership priorities and design future-ready care pathways without disrupting frontline delivery. His work typically spans AI and robotics strategy, governance and risk management, clinical adoption and change leadership—ensuring that new technologies strengthen trust, accountability and safety in real-world conditions. As a keynote speaker and author, Dr Garbelli translates complex topics such as AI governance, clinical safety, ethics and system transformation into clear, actionable insights for senior audiences. He is the author of The Doctor’s Future and The Doctor’s Voice, and contributes thought leadership on how medicine is being reshaped by digital transformation and emerging technologies. Known for a pragmatic, clinician-led perspective, Dr Garbelli helps leaders navigate high-stakes decisions such as build-versus-buy, pilot design, evaluation and scaling across multiple sites. His mission is to purposefully transform the future of medicine—one organisation, strategy and physician at a time—with confidence.

Scott Altiparmak is a Senior Information Security Engineer with 8+ years of experience spanning identity and access management, email security, and cloud security, with a focus on building and automating enterprise security programs end to end. He is the creator of Threat Terminal, a live game-based research platform studying how humans detect phishing in the generative AI era, and maintains open-source tools including Enterprise-Zapp and Threat Intelligence Tarot. He serves as Director of Programming for the South Florida ISSA chapter and speaks regularly at industry and academic events including Tech Hub Pulse 2026, PBSC CyberWeek, and the PBSC Cybersecurity Symposium.

A company is only as strong as its people. Yet, I see it every day—burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue are draining the energy of employees, impacting performance, engagement, loyalty, and innovation. I’ve spent my career uncovering the root causes of these issues and helping people reclaim their energy, focus, and long-term health. As a physician, bestselling author, and host of the nationally syndicated TV show Ask Dr. Nandi, I’ve helped millions take control of their well-being. My latest book, Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain, a New York Times bestseller, unpacks the critical link between gut health and cognitive wellbeing—a connection that has the power to transform not just individuals, but entire organizations. This is a core promise of The Vitality Advantage—the idea that when employees function at their best, companies thrive. I don’t just share science-backed strategies for better health—I help teams implement real changes that boost resilience, performance, and energy in a way that directly impacts business success. My message is simple: * Vitality is a Vital business advantage. * Healthy employees are more engaged, creative, and productive. * Burnout prevention starts with physical and mental well-being. * Corporate transformation happens from the ground up—one healthier, more energized employee at a time. If your company is ready to embrace The Vitality Advantage, let’s connect and discuss how I can bring this actionable, high-impact message to your organization.

David Santiago (@DavidSecurity) is a Certified Security Professional with over 15 years of operational experience in security management, risk assessment, and physical protection. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, David’s background includes securing U.S. embassies abroad and leading campus-wide security operations at a State Department-sponsored international school in Tunis, Tunisia, during the Arab Spring. Today, David works as a security consultant helping physical security integrators, SaaS platforms, and risk management firms improve their content marketing, thought leadership, and client engagement strategies. He specializes in creating industry-specific content—such as case studies, technical guides, and white papers—that informs decision-makers and drives growth. Based in Orlando, Florida, David actively follows the latest trends in physical security. He advises clients, contributes to leading industry publications, and regularly participates in conferences as a writer and subject matter expert.

With a PhD in molecular genetics and as a specialist in data science, Céline Chantry-Darmon has over twenty years of experience in biomedical research and complex data analysis. As Scientific Director at Tekkare, she works on developing trustworthy artificial intelligence for healthcare. She is also committed to promoting inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence, and to advancing women in science and technology.

Muhaiminul Islam Sajib is an experienced SEO strategist with a proven track record of driving measurable growth for businesses worldwide. He has worked with 200+ businesses and optimized 300+ websites across a wide range of industries. As a Top Rated Plus SEO Strategist on Upwork with a 100% Job Success rate, he is recognized for reliability, performance, and long-term client satisfaction. Sajib developed his SEO expertise through years of practical, real-world implementation and holds recognized SEO certifications from HubSpot and Semrush. His work is highly international in scope, having successfully supported businesses based in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. Local SEO is his core specialty, and around 80% of his clients are local businesses that rely on sustainable visibility and long-term lead generation. He has successfully managed and optimized more than 100 Google Business Profiles (GBP) till December 2025. He is also the inventor of the V-E-E-A-T framework, emphasizing Value, Expertise, Experience, Authority, and Trustworthiness in the digital marketing space.

Dr. Justin Joe is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and founder of BNF Consulting, an environmental testing firm serving New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He has led 10,000+ inspections across mold, asbestos, lead, and indoor air quality, and is a trusted source on residential and tenant environmental health.

Olena Zaitseva is an independent Brand & AI Systems Strategist working at the intersection of brand strategy, emerging technologies, and decision intelligence. She advises founders, leadership teams, and technology companies on how brands are interpreted, ranked, and trusted by AI systems, generative search, and automated decision models. Her perspective is grounded in years of hands-on experience as a creative director and industrial designer, where she led brand, product, and visual systems in high-stakes commercial environments. This background allows her to translate abstract AI behavior into concrete strategic and design decisions. Her work focuses on AI visibility, narrative stability, and entity-level brand integrity, helping organizations understand where authority is lost, distorted, or misread by algorithms. She is the founder of Geonyx, a research-driven framework and platform for diagnosing how brands appear across AI-driven ecosystems, and regularly comments on AI, brand trust, and algorithmic reputation.

Tiziano Chiaromonte is an Online Reputation Manager and Growth Manager based in Berlin, helping brands, individuals, and products protect, repair, and grow their digital presence across Italian, European, and international markets. With extensive experience in digital marketing, SEO, and online reputation strategy, Tiziano combines technical data skills (Python, PostgreSQL, Excel) with hands-on marketing execution. He works with corporations, e-commerce brands, influencers, and private individuals across the US and Europe. His expertise focuses on SEO-driven reputation strategies, including SERP optimization and Reverse SEO, that suppress negative search results, amplify positive content, and enhance visibility across search engines and marketplaces. Services: Online Reputation Management (ORM): Strategies to rebuild and safeguard digital reputations. Negative Search Result Suppression: Reverse SEO and SERP techniques to push down harmful content. Content Suppression and Mitigation: Neutralizing damaging content when possible. Brand Reputation Building: Ethical white-hat SEO for brands, products, and personal profiles. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Optimizing brand presence in AI tools like Google AI Mode, ChatGPT, and Perplexity. Sentiment Analysis and Brand Monitoring: Tracking sentiment to identify reputation risks proactively. Crisis Management: Proactive monitoring and rapid response to reputation threats. Growth Strategy and Market Expansion: Localized strategies for Italian and European markets, e-commerce optimization, and multi-market campaigns. What sets Tiziano Chiaromonte apart: Deep understanding of Italian and European consumer psychology. Technical expertise (Python, PostgreSQL, Data Analytics) for data-driven analysis. E-commerce background aligning reputation with growth KPIs. Team leadership across projects in Germany, Italy, France, and Spain. Fluent in Italian, English, French, and Spanish. 40+ clients across the US and Europe. Strategic, transparent, and ethical approach. Whether facing a PR crisis, unwanted search results, European market expansion, or brand strengthening, Tiziano Chiaromonte delivers customized Online Reputation Management and growth solutions. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiziano-chiaromonte-online-reputation-growth-manager Portfolio: https://tizianos-digital-glow.lovable.app/ Contact: about.me/tizianochiaromonte

I am a Mold Remediation Expert at FDP Mold Remediation. I specialize in identifying environmental hazards and implementing technical protocols to restore indoor air quality. My work involves conducting property assessments and managing remediation projects to ensure structural safety and adherence to industry health standards.