STRATEGIC ADVISOR, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

With over 40 years of international leadership experience at Fortune 100 companiesincluding Honeywell, Hilton, PetSmart, and Ahold Delhaize, Ian Wagge brings a rare blend of cross-sector expertise spanning Information Technology, Hospitality, and Retail. His career is defined by a consistent track record of delivering original, transformative solutions that have helped reshape entire industries.

Widely regarded as a strategic futurist, Ian has an exceptional ability to anticipate technological and scientific advances—and, more importantly, to interpret their real-world implications for individuals, organizations, and society at large. His insights have guided executive leadership, product innovation, and enterprise transformation in rapidly evolving business landscapes.

Ian now serves as a senior advisor, helping mission-driven organizations—including those in healthcare and technology, navigate the future with clarity, creativity, and purpose.

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SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR, RWE & HEOR

SR. DIRECTOR, OPTUM

Phani Veeranki is a physician-scientist with 20+ years’ experience in clinical epidemiology, real-world evidence, and health outcomes research. He has led clinical trials, observational studies, and policy evaluations across respiratory, oncology, cardiovascular, neurology, and rare diseases.

As Senior Director at Optum Life Sciences, he designs and executes real-world studies using claims, EHR, and hybrid data to demonstrate the value of healthcare interventions. He has authored 90+ peer-reviewed publications and 150+ conference presentations in leading journals such as JAMA, CHEST, BMJ, and AJPH.

At NumericaIQ, Dr. Veeranki advises on evidence strategy and methodological innovation, blending clinical insight with data-driven approaches to accelerate meaningful health outcomes.

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CLINICAL ADVISOR

Onkar Bhowra is a board-certified internist with 40+ years of leadership and practice experience in internal medicine, long-term care, hospice care, and multi-specialty service delivery. He has founded and directed multiple healthcare organizations in Arizona, served as Adjunct Assistant Professor at Midwestern University, and led award-winning hospice programs in Arizona and Nevada.

Recognized as one of Arizona’s Top Docs in 2023 and a Certified Medical Director of Long-Term Care, Dr. Bhowra advises NumericaIQ on clinical relevance, patient-centered modeling, and real-world care dynamics. Outside of medicine, he represents Team USA in Masters Field Hockey with international appearances in South Africa, Japan, and Europe.

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SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR, MATHEMATICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY

PROF., UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Dr. Maia Martcheva is a mathematical biologist and Professor of Mathematics at the University of Florida, with expertise in epidemic modeling, population dynamics, and infectious disease systems. She is the author of An Introduction to Mathematical Epidemiology and has contributed foundational work on multi-strain and vector-borne disease models.

With a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Purdue University, Dr. Martcheva brings deep theoretical insight to NumericaIQ’s work in health modeling and public health strategy.

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BIOSTATISTICS ADVISOR, STATISTICAL MODELING & MENTAL HEALTH ANALYTICS

PROF. UNIVERSITY OF EVORA

Dr. Luís Grilo is a mathematician and Director of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Évora, Portugal. He specializes in statistical modeling and mental health analytics, applying methods like Structural Equation Modeling to study stress, burnout, and psychosocial risks.

With a Ph.D. in Mathematics and Statistics, Dr. Grilo has contributed to clinical research, presented at over 130 conferences, and served as editor for journals and Springer volumes. At NumericaIQ, he advises on behavioral data modeling and well-being analytics in healthcare settings.

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SENIOR ADVISOR - ANALYTICS & BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH

SR. FELLOW, RTI INTERNATIONAL

Dr. Georgiy Bobashev is a data scientist and modeler with over 25 years of experience in advanced analytics, including machine learning, simulation modeling, and AI, applied to complex health and behavioral challenges. His work spans substance use, mental health, maternal and child health, HIV, cancer, diabetes, and infectious disease modeling.

As a Senior Fellow at RTI International, Dr. Bobashev leads projects for U.S. government and commercial clients in clinical, epidemiological, and health policy research. He holds active academic affiliations with UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, New York University, and the Data ScienceTech Institute (France).

At NumericaIQ, Dr. Bobashev advises on predictive modeling, statistical methodology, and real-world data analysis, with a focus on building evidence-based solutions for substance use, behavioral health, and population-level health outcomes.

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ADVISOR - INFECTIOUS DISEASE MODELING & SYSTEMS EPIDEMIOLOGY

PROF., UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Dr. Edwin Michael is a renowned epidemiologist and professor at the University of South Florida, whose work focuses on the population dynamics and control of infectious diseases. His research spans vector-borne and zoonotic diseases—including lymphatic filariasis, dengue, malaria, and COVID‑19—using methods such as system dynamics modeling, spatial analysis, and computational science.

His lab also explores the effects of climate change, co-occurring chronic and infectious diseases, and other socio-ecological drivers on disease transmission and morbidity.Dr. Michael currently leads development of the SEIRcast COVID-19 modeling portal, which supports population-level response planning and hospital surge forecasting.

At NumericaIQ, Dr. Michael advises on advanced infectious disease modeling and systems-level epidemiological insights, helping to shape data-driven health strategies that respond to complex dynamics and emerging public health challenges.

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ADVISOR - PATIENT SAFETY & HEALTH POLICY

EXEC. DIRECTOR, PPAHS

Michael Wong, J.D. is a nationally recognized expert in patient safety, healthcare advocacy, and policy innovation. He founded and leads the Physician‑Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS), where he champions solutions to reduce medical errors, enhance patient adherence, and improve healthcare access and outcomes.

Wong has collaborated with top institutions like Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Stanford, and the Cleveland Clinic to develop practical tools such as the Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Safety Checklist, addressing one of the most critical areas in patient safety. He is also a founding member of the American Board of Patient Safety and sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Patient .

At NumericaIQ, Michael advises on clinical risk mitigation, patient-centered strategy, and health policy engagement, bringing real-world perspective and evidence‑based guidance to drive safer healthcare.

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ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

PROFESSOR at the UNIVERSITY of WEST FLORIDA

Dr. Ashok Srinivasan is the William Nystul Eminent Scholar Chair and Professor at the University of West Florida since 2018 and was a Program Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation from 2022 to August 2024. He obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He performed postdoctoral research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, subsequently held faculty positions at IIT Bombay, UCSB, and Florida State University, and is a Fulbright Fellow.

His research, on High Performance Computing, Public Health Analysis, Open Science Cyberinfrastructure, and Scientific Computing, has been funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, etc.

He currently leads project VIPRA on the spread of infections through air travel. Its results have been highlighted in over 300 news reports around the world and cited in testimony to the US Congress.