Mac Bonafede

Mac is Vice President of Real World Evidence at Veradigm where he leads an elite team of researchers, data scientists, statisticians, and epidemiologists in conducting and guiding real world health economics and outcomes research studies. Mac’s team is adept at using varied real world data sources to generate real world evidence findings in a range of therapeutic areas.

Before joining Veradigm, Mac was with IBM Watson Health (previously Truven Health Analytics and Thomson Reuters Healthcare). Prior to that, he served on the faculty of the Albany College of Pharmacy, where he taught courses covering research and statistical methods, total quality management, and evidence-based medicine.

Mac continues to lecture in the University of New Hampshire’s Department of Health Management and Policy. He holds a PhD in health services research and policy and a master’s degree in public health, both from the University of Rochester. Outside of work, Mac is likely to be found working on his family’s 200-year-old farmhouse in southern New Hampshire or unsuccessfully trying his hand at small scale agriculture and homesteading.

Gorkem Tursucu

Gorkem Tursucu is a technology executive and entrepreneur with extensive experience in strategy, innovation, and operational leadership. As CEO and Board Member of TotalSoft, he drives the company’s global business development agenda and long-term growth strategy. He is committed to driving change and strengthening organizational performance.

Previously, he founded and led Architected Business Solutions for 13 years, guiding clients in building new value propositions and growth models. His earlier roles at Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen strengthened his background in corporate strategy and performance improvement.

He holds a BSc in Economics from the Middle East Technical University.