Archives: Speakers

Piers Bishop is Regional Vice President of Sales at Seismic, leading go-to-market strategy for EMEA Financial Services. He works with leading insurance and financial services organisations to harness AI-driven sales enablement — helping firms empower their advisors, strengthen client relationships, and deliver compliant, personalised experiences at scale.

Andras has over 12 years of experience in Software sales, with four years in ERP sector, and eight years’ within the Financial Services Industry. Andras is working now as an Account manager for the Verint Financial compliance product line, covering Nordics, Benelux, and Eastern Europe.

Over the years, he participated closing several Tire1 bank deals, and contributed generating business in the mid-market area as well, specifically with Microsoft related products. He also built a strong partner network in these regions and continues progressing in these territories.

David is a founding Director of Omba and is responsible for all Operations and Technology functions with a particular focus on building a modern, scalable and efficient operating model.

David has a wealth of experience in Technology and Change roles which includes managing global projects and development teams within both financial institutions and startups, running a national Archiving business and has hands-on experience in software development and architecture. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of the Witwatersrand where he majored in Information Systems and Management Accounting and has held a Prince Practitioner Certification.

Adam Carvel serves as Vice President for Fairview Health Services, leading enterprise data, AI, and automation strategy for one of Minnesota’s largest healthcare systems. He directs a global analytics and engineering organization and oversees IT investment to accelerate innovation across clinical, operational, and financial domains.

Adam focuses on turning data into measurable outcomes—improving patient health, expanding access, and driving system efficiency. He has led large-scale platform modernization, scaled AI and automation across the enterprise, and established governance models that enable responsible, high-value use of advanced analytics. Known for combining deep technical expertise with strong business acumen, Adam partners closely with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to deliver sustainable impact. He holds certifications in enterprise architecture (TOGAF) and data leadership (Carnegie Mellon) and remains an active contributor to healthcare innovation through board and community engagement.

Matthew Uhles is Chief Operating and Science Officer of Clayton Sleep Institute, overseeing operations across the Institute, CSI Research Center, and affiliated clinics. With more than 35 years of experience in sleep medicine, he brings deep clinical, research, and operational expertise, including roles as a principal and sub-investigator in pharmaceutical, medical device, and wearable trials focused on sleep disorders and CPAP compliance. An accomplished educator and national speaker, he delivers more than 250 presentations annually, has published in peer-reviewed journals, and contributed to textbooks. Uhles is a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in psychology from Saint Louis University. He also serves as an advisor to various companies and the nonprofit Tyler Raising Education about Driving Drowsy (TyREDD), dedicated to raising awareness of drowsy driving risks among teens.

Liv Williamsen currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Phenomix Sciences, Inc. Liv is an operating executive with 20 years of experience building and commercializing disruptive technologies in obesity care, endoscopy, and surgical innovation. She has held senior leadership roles across clinical, commercial, and operational functions and has played key roles in scaling early-stage platforms into global businesses.

Before Phenomix, Liv led marketing and commercial development at ExplORer Surgical, where she scaled a virtual procedure management and case support software platform, driving 9× revenue growth and contributing to a successful exit to GHX. Prior to ExplORer, Liv spent decade at Apollo EndoSurgery, where she was instrumental in bringing category-defining transoral surgical technologies from feasibility studies to global adoption, culminating in the company’s acquisition by Boston Scientific.

Kevin Hagelin is a clinical research professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in medical device clinical trials, spanning study operations, data management and publication planning.  He currently serves as Senior Clinical Data Manager at Sonex Health, where he oversees data management functions across clinical studies for innovative medical devices. Kevin’s career includes roles at Boston Scientific, NxThera, Cardiovascular Systems, and American Medical Systems, giving him broad exposure to therapeutic areas including urology, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise spans the full clinical trial lifecycle from study start-up through database lock and regulatory submission with particular depth in EDC systems, data quality strategies, and cross-functional team collaboration. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Exercise Science from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and a Clinical Research Professional Certificate.