Global Team

Dr. Akash is a highly accomplished physician with a strong academic foundation, having completed his MBBS from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and his MD in General Medicine from the prestigious Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER). These premier institutions reflect his competitive background and drive for excellence. With four years of clinical experience, Dr. Akash has developed expertise in critical care, disease prevention, and multidisciplinary collaboration, working efficiently in high-pressure environments such as ICUs and emergency services. His experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and in various critical care settings has solidified his ability to lead medical teams, manage complex cases, and deliver patient-centered care. 

Beyond his clinical skills, Dr. Akash is deeply passionate about the evolving role of healthcare technology and artificial intelligence in the medical field. He is eager to be at the forefront of this revolution, leveraging these advancements to enhance patient care on a wider scale. His vision is to contribute to innovations that make healthcare more efficient and accessible, ultimately improving outcomes for a broad patient population. With his strong leadership, communication skills, and commitment to staying at the cutting edge of medical practice, Dr. Akash is well positioned to make a significant impact in the health tech sector. 

Dr. Raju holds a medical degree from Government Medical College, Calicut, followed by a Post-Graduate degree in Management from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. He began his corporate career in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, working as a Pharmaceutical Physician for globally recognized Fortune 500 companies like Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Wockhardt, and Menarini. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Raju contributed to various areas, including Medico Marketing, Strategy, and Innovation. He was part of the teams that successfully launched over 50 pharmaceutical products across the Asia Pacific market, including the launch of Forxiga, India's first SGLT2 inhibitor, which became a blockbuster drug within a year of its launch.

With a shift towards Digital Health, Dr. Raju became the Medical Lead for South Asia at Wolters Kluwer, a leading company in clinical decision support systems used by over 2 million doctors across 180 countries. In this role, he collaborated with hospitals and health systems across South Asia to manage the implementation of the advanced system, earning recognition from the CEO for his outstanding collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region.

Dr. Raju later took on the role of Director of Growth at Twin Health, a diabetes digital therapeutics company, where he drove growth strategies. His next move brought him to Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company, where he led the Global Innovation Portfolio focused on Medical Devices and Digital Therapeutics, spearheading the development and launch of groundbreaking innovations to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. Currently, Dr. Raju is consulting and leading the KGDC Project (Kerala Genome Data Centre) under the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (KDISC). This ₹500 crore government initiative aims to position Kerala as a leader in genomics and bioeconomy.

In addition to his corporate roles, Dr. Raju has authored numerous scientific publications and serves as a mentor and advisor to various startups and health tech investors. He has also been a speaker, moderator, and panelist at numerous scientific and technology conferences. As a Mentor for Femtech Labs in London and an Advisor for the EU-India Innocenter, he actively supports healthcare startups. At ThinkBio.Ai, Dr. Raju leads enterprise sales for software solutions targeting Life Sciences, Pharma, and Hospitals.

Prior to ThinkBio, Aashind co-founded Saath Care, a consulting firm focused on genomics-driven digital health solutions for chronic illnesses such as oncology and autoimmune disorders. At SciGenom Labs, he further honed his expertise in healthcare innovation, developing the Kerala Genome Data Center and crafting investment strategies in genomics, biologics, and synthetic biology. His role also involved advising healthcare companies on expansion strategies. Earlier, Aashind gained invaluable experience at Areté Advisors—acquired by Bain & Company—where he guided prominent private equity and healthcare clients through market expansion, growth strategy, and due diligence.

Aashind holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. Outside of his professional pursuits, he is an avid reader with a keen interest in the intersections of technology, biology, and wellness. Recognised for his contributions to science and education, Aashind remains committed to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in healthcare.  

Vidhi Malik is the Principal Computational Biologist at ThinkBio.Ai, where she leads a team of innovative computational biologists in advancing AI-driven bioinformatics research. With a focus on harnessing cutting-edge technologies to analyze complex bioinformatics data, Vidhi’s work transforms data into actionable insights that fuel innovation in genomics and precision healthcare.

Vidhi holds a PhD from IIT Delhi, where her research on molecular targets for cancer therapeutics led to critical advancements in precision oncology, including the development of machine learning models for predicting patient outcomes. As a Postdoctoral Fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, she has conducted pioneering research on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), focusing on the functional genomic responses of lung cells to genetic mutations.

At ThinkBio.Ai, Vidhi leverages her expertise in SNP-to-Gene mapping, multi-omics integration, single-cell sequencing, molecular modeling, and machine learning, positioning ThinkBio.Ai at the forefront of bioinformatics and personalized medicine. Her leadership fosters a collaborative environment that pushes the boundaries of computational biology, enabling the transformation of complex bioinformatics data into actionable insights and helping ThinkBio.Ai deliver meaningful advancements in bioinformatics and patient care.

Shahina is a computational biologist with a strong educational background, holding a Ph.D. in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics from the University of Kerala, along with a Master's and Bachelor's degree in related fields. As part of her PhD program she developed different deep learning models to classify genome sequences of different organisms from their chaos game representation (CGR) images and also studied the effect of different generative adversarial networks and data augmentation techniques on CGR images of biosequences.

With over 7 years of work experience, her expertise lies in Next Generation Sequencing data analysis, machine learning, and deep learning. Professionally, she has held various roles, including Bioinformatician, Bioinformatics Intern at Khalifa University, IT Instructor, and Support Engineer.

She holds certifications in Genomic Variant Analysis & Clinical Interpretation, NIH Clinical Research Training,  ITIL Foundation, Oracle Certified Associate and Microsoft Certified Professional.  Her unique blend of research and industry experience makes her a valuable asset to organizations in bioinformatics, computational biology, and data analytics.

Currently, Dr. Shahina serves as a Computational Biologist at ThinkBio.Ai, where she works on projects that harness computational techniques to address pressing biological questions.

Dr. Sana Munquad is a computational biologist at ThinkBio.Ai, where she leverages advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to analyze genomic data, advancing the field of personalized medicine. Her work focuses on developing AI-driven models to identify critical biomarkers for predicting drug response, thereby tailoring therapeutic strategies to individual patient profiles.

Dr. Munquad’s academic journey began with a BTech in Biotechnology from Integral University, Lucknow, in 2012, followed by an MTech in Bioinformatics from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, in 2015. Awarded the prestigious GATE PhD grant, she completed her PhD in Bioinformatics in 2024 at the National Institute of Technology, Warangal. Her research expertise spans genomic data mining, machine learning model development, and drug target and response prediction.

As high-throughput omics technologies produce vast data, Dr. Munquad’s team at ThinkBio.Ai focuses on developing computational methods to extract valuable insights, helping to decode complex molecular mechanisms and disease biology. In cancer personalized medicine, her work aims to identify specific biomarkers that predict therapeutic responses, addressing a central challenge in personalized oncology. Through these efforts, Dr. Munquad is at the forefront of using AI to unlock the potential of precision medicine, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes with targeted treatment approaches.

As a Scientist in R&D Healthcare and Bioinformatics at ThinkBio.Ai, Chinju John brings expertise in computational biology and artificial intelligence to advance healthcare solutions. She has a Master's in Computational Biology and a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. With over 9 years of combined experience in academia and industry, Chinju actively contributes to scientific advancement through her work as both an author and reviewer for international journals and conference publications. Her research Interests include Bioinformatics, Deep Learning & Explainable AI.

Chinju’s unique combination of computer science expertise and biological knowledge positions her at the forefront of healthcare innovation at ThinkBio.Ai, where she applies advanced computational methods to solve complex biological challenges.

Samish Karunalayam is a Chartered Accountant with over 18 years of experience, primarily in the IT industry. He specializes in M&A, Financial Planning & Analysis, Auditing, Accounting & Controllership, Treasury Management, and Stakeholder Management.

Most recently, Samish served as the Head of Finance at Aspire Systems Digital (formerly RapidValue), part of the $200M global IT company Aspire Systems. In this role, he played a pivotal role in several key functions across the group, bringing deep expertise in strategic financial planning, business insight, and ensuring rigorous financial governance and operational controls. He was instrumental in facilitating the acquisition of RapidValue's digital transformation business by Aspire Systems. Before joining Aspire Systems, Samish held a managerial role at Sagitec Solutions, USA, where he oversaw the successful migration from legacy systems to Oracle NetSuite. He also gained valuable experience at Ernst & Young in Audit, Assurance, and Advisory services, further honing his expertise in financial reporting and compliance.

Manoj Krishnan (Kris Manoj) has built a career focused on business innovation and strategic development across multiple sectors. His professional work has primarily centered on creating and scaling business solutions in technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Most recently, at BillionLives Business Initiatives, a social impact startup, he led New Business Initiatives, driving its transformation into an ESG Tech company. He was a founder of Greenturn Idea Factory, a hardware tech startup, where he managed the business and operational aspects. The company was selected for accelerator programs by Facebook India and Dubai Smart City, and received recognition from various organizations including JLL.

His consulting work has spanned multiple domains. At Nuivio Ventures, he worked on identifying innovative business solutions, and at Microsoft Accelerator, he managed a program supporting large startups with an average ARR of $1 million. Recently, he was working with NIC Mauritius, developing a microfinance market entry strategy for the firm that involves designing innovative products, mapping process workflows, and coordinating technology implementation.

Throughout his career, Manoj has demonstrated capabilities in startup ecosystem development, corporate innovation, strategic consulting, and technology-driven business solutions. His work has consistently focused on bridging technological innovation with practical business strategies. Manoj holds an MBA degree from University of Oxford and an engineering degree from College of Engineering, Trivandrum.

As an experienced Healthcare IT professional with more than 25 years in the domain, including a decade in the US Healthcare ITES sector and 15 years focusing on US healthcare products and services, Unnikrishnan’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, including Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Radiology, and Homecare management applications.

He is an experienced professional with expertise in project and program management, account management, product support, and software implementation. Over the years, he has successfully led large-scale healthcare technology deployments, working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, improve service delivery, and ensure smooth technology adoption. His leadership has been pivotal in driving customer success, managing complex situations, and keeping teams focused on delivering results. With a bachelor's degree in economics and certifications in ITIL, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Certified Professional Coder (AAPC), along with training in Agile and PRINCE2 methodologies, Unnikrishnan combines strategic insight with practical execution. He is dedicated to developing scalable solutions that address healthcare challenges, improve operations, ensure compliance, and enhance patient care.

Anil Pillai brings over 25 years of experience working with software startups to his role as Senior Vice President of Operations at ThinkBio.Ai. In this position, he focuses on building high-performing teams in the US and UK to establish ThinkBio.Ai's presence in these key regions.

Anil's responsibilities include implementing robust business strategies and operational processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, forging strategic partnerships, and driving business development initiatives. His extensive experience working closely with startup leadership teams will be invaluable as he helps ThinkBio.Ai execute its long-term growth plans.

Prior to joining ThinkBio.Ai, Anil held various leadership roles at software startups, including key account manager, VP of Sales, and Head of Operations. He was part of three startups that were later acquired, and he has helped many young companies successfully establish and scale their presence in the US market. Anil is currently also an active advisor to Travancore Analytics Inc., where he mentors the leadership team, manages key client relationships, drives process improvements, and spearheads the expansion of the company's US footprint. Previously, he was the head of operations and part of the leadership team at Rapid Value Solutions Inc., which was acquired by Aspire Systems in 2021.

With his deep understanding of software startup operations and his proven track record of guiding companies through periods of rapid growth, Anil is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in accelerating ThinkBio.Ai's expansion into new markets.

Aparna Kochattil is a versatile professional whose career spans product management, business analysis, and marketing across multiple industries. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, she spent over four years as a Product Owner managing multiple scrum teams and overseeing AWS-based cloud and mobile applications. Her experience includes roles at Kaiser Permanente as a Senior Business Analyst, and at Wink Technology Solutions where she led the development of digital magazine platforms and apps.

Earlier in her career, Aparna demonstrated her versatility at Edutech India, where she headed Language Learning Solutions, developing product & go-to-market strategies and managing teams across multiple countries. At the British Council, Chennai, she further honed her strategic communication skills by developing and implementing effective promotional and media campaigns. Her educational background includes an MBA from the University of Madras, a Bachelor of Science degree, and various professional certifications including SAFe POPM and CSPO, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning.

Throughout her career, Aparna has mastered a wide array of skills and tools, from complex project management and cross-functional collaboration to data analysis and stakeholder communication. Her experience combined with her multifaceted background spanning technology, healthcare, media, and education, positions her as a professional who can adapt to diverse business environments and bring valuable cross-industry insights to her work.

Anand Aravind brings over two decades of extensive experience in information technology, with a particular focus on the life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. As a trusted client partner and active listener, he excels in leveraging cross-functional team strengths to deliver superior client experiences while driving sustained and profitable growth. His expertise spans presales, sales, program and account management, product development, and operations, making him a versatile leader in the healthcare technology sector.

In his previous role as VP of Operations at Objective Medical Systems, Anand spearheaded the development, sales, and implementation of cutting-edge healthcare solutions. He led initiatives in Electronic Health Records, Population Health Analytics, Remote Patient Monitoring, and AI-driven systems for cardiovascular practices and hospital systems. His leadership ensured compliance with rigorous certification, audit, and clinical quality standards, setting new benchmarks in the industry.

As Director of Sales at NTT Data, Anand demonstrated his exceptional sales leadership by guiding teams in the US Midwest and West regions to achieve over 20% year-over-year revenue growth. His strategic focus on key accounts in the life sciences and medical device sectors, including industry giants like Hospira/Pfizer, Abbott Laboratories, and Stryker Orthopedics, significantly expanded the company's market presence. Anand's unique educational background, combining chemical engineering, an MBA, and advanced training in AI/ML from UT Austin's McCombs School of Business, provides him with a multifaceted perspective that bridges technical innovation with business acumen in the healthcare technology landscape.