CARDIO AI TEAM

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Sampson Kontomah

Founder & CEO

"Dynamic executive with over 15 years of experience in driving innovation and operational efficiency in technology and product development. Proven track record of securing funding, enhancing productivity, and fostering strategic partnerships that align with market needs. Adept at building high-performing teams and cultivating an innovative-centric culture, leading to measurable growth and competitive advantage. Passionate about leveraging technology to deliver impactful solutions and drive sustainable success.“

Secured $1.5M in operational savings through strategic process improvements. Improved operational efficiency by 25% through tech solutions, enhancing productivity. Achieved 30% revenue growth via innovative product development aligned with market needs. Propelled product development initiatives by managing roadmaps, conducting thorough market research, and cultivating an innovation-centric culture within the company.

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Dharmil Shah

Senior Software Engineer

Dharmil Shah is an accomplished Senior Software Engineer at Cardio AI, with a robust background in software development engineering. Proficient in various software development methodologies, Dharmil brings a wealth of expertise to the team, driving innovation and efficiency in developing cutting-edge solutions for cardiovascular healthcare at Cardio AI.

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Krishna Ben Gajera

Data Scientist & AI Developer

Background in Computer Science and Data Science

Advanced Data Analytics & ML Techniques

Leverage data to drive informed business decisions

Proficient in AI technologies & data analytics libraries

Hold Masters in Computer Science 

from St Peters University

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Dibakar Sigdel: PhD

Co-Founder & Chief Data Scientist

Multidisciplinary Chief Data Scientist & AI Developer with a strong background in computational physics, AI & machine learning, and biomedical informatics

With over 8 years of experience in integrating advance AI & ML techniques, multi-omics analysis,  to address complex challenges in healthcare. 

He has successfully led projects integrating AI and multi-omics data to uncover disease mechanisms and optimize therapies at UCLA and Truveta. 

As the founder of Mindverse Computing, he explores quantum computing and AI applications in personalized AI and cognitive modeling, advancing healthcare innovation.

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Syed Bashar

Research Scientist

Syed Khairul Bashar is a prominent biomedical researcher specializing in cardiovascular health, signal processing, and machine learning. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Connecticut, along with an MS in Electrical Engineering. His innovative research centers on the AI-based detection and prediction of atrial fibrillation through wearable technology. Dr. Bashar's postdoctoral studies at Johns Hopkins and Georgia Tech have further developed machine learning methodologies for cardiac ablation and health monitoring via wearable devices.

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Vinay Patel

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Vinay Patel is a strategic technology leader specializing in AI/ML technologies, with extensive experience in healthcare and compliance. He has led the development of secure healthcare platforms and managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaborations to advance precision medicine.

  

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Zeve Marcus: PhD 2025

Research Associate & ML Engineer

Zeve is a Ph.D.-trained Experimental Psychologist and data scientist with extensive experience of building and training predictive models using machine learning on physiological, behavioral, and epidemiological data. Leveraging experience from multiple UC San Diego lab appointments and industry roles, he specialized in advanced research methods and the analysis of diverse datasets. Now, as part of the Cardio AI team, Zeve uses rigorous research methodologies to develop AI-driven diagnostics that can reduce misdiagnoses, accelerate time-to-treatment, and ultimately save lives. 

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Jimmy Smith

Senior Data Scientist & AI Developer

Spend 8 + years of experience building AI solutions for Fintech, Healthcare, Ecommerce and Software Development industries

Achieved state-of-the-art accuracy while reducing GPU power consumption and operational costs.

Mastered in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Agile and Data Engineering domains

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Janmesh Patel

Data Scientist & AI Developer

Experience in developing & Implementing advanced AI & ML Algorithms.

Proficient in modern web Application development with strong expertise in AI development

Solid background in database management, including SQL, MySQL, Firebase, and NoSQL technologies.

Hold Masters in Computer Science from St Peters University

TAMANNA NAHAR: MD, MBA, FACC, FASE

TAMANNA NAHAR: MD, MBA, FACC, FASE

Co-Founder & Chief Medical Advisor

  Dr. Nahar is a distinguished physician with over 25 years of experience in practice.
 She is a Board-CertifiedNuclear Cardiologist. In the past, she held positions such as Chief Cardiologist and Associate
Chair of Medicine at Harlem Hospital in NY, USA. Dr. Nahar has also served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at various institutions, including Mount Sinai Hospital in NY. She obtained
 Her postdoctoral training includes Cardiology fellowships at Yale University and Cornell University Medical Center. Dr. Nahar is a prolific author with numerous publications in the fields of cardiology and echocardiography.

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