Hello, my name is... | Introduce Yourself!

Hello community;

• My name is Robert C. Cemper, graduate engineer from Vienna Technical University
• I'm Austrian, born and still living in Vienna for 77 years. I'm married once and have 3 aged children.
• Over the years I worked with several big companies in the emerging IT market, like SIEMENS, Olivetti, Digital Equipment, Compaq, ... finally InterSystems. My special story with InterSystems is available in this article 45 Years with Intersystems
• Actually I'm  "retired but not tired" and follow Developer Community with unbroken interest. Especially because I had a similar proposal 10 years before it finally materialized. My feelings for it are quite similar to a grandfather  
• My special interests are the core functionalities of the Global Storage, ObjectScript and SQL
• Working close to the internals is my core competence, but also all network stuff. Actually im focusing on  Docker in the OpenExchange environment. 
• My top hobby are computers for about 60 years and my whole career was based on it. I started with a console panel with toggle switches for the address and some others for the content. One of my teachers built the first transistor based computer in Europe.  Other hobbies like music, theater, skiing, hiking, biking, travel to other countries changed importance over time. At my retirement I returned to University to catch up with progress in Physics, especially Quantum Physics, Cosmology, Paleology, ... I also added Latin to my set of 4 spoken + 2 written languages.
• I stopped LinkedIn as I was spammed by unacceptable job offers.
• Due to health and social limitations I will not attend  READY 2025      

Hi community:

• My name is Francisco López, AKA Kurro López
• I'm from Spain, born and living in Málaga (Andalusia) in southern Spain, close to Mediterranean Sea.
• Working as project manager in Salutic Soluciones, SL. This company is dedicated to creating software for medical management and services for health insurance companies.
• I have extensive programming experience in several languages, from Clipper 87 to C#, including Python, PowerBuilder, Visual Basic, and, of course, ObjectScript. I've spent a long career dedicated to programming and the technical and functional analysis of new processes. I love programming in IRIS because it gives me a lot of freedom when generating complex workflows that would be much slower to complete with other languages.
• My main hobby is the mountains. I love long walks, hiking, and discovering new places. I used to do mountain running, but my knees aren't what they used to be.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscolopezdelasheras/
• I won't be attending READY 2025 this year, but I have attended in previous years and it's a great experience that everyone should go to at least once.

Hello Community,

• My name is Scott Roth
• I am from the United States, and currently live in Columbus, Ohio.
• I am a Sr Application Development Analyst for the The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
• I have been in Health Care Integration for 21 years and have been using InterSystems HealthShare Health Connect since 2015. I became a Developer Community Moderator in 2016/2017
• I’m a Health Care Integration Developer with hands-on experience in HL7. Beyond standard interface development, I focus on enhancing our integration capabilities by exploring new tools, technologies, and architectural approaches to improve interoperability and streamline workflows.
• Currently working with and on developing the Health Share Provider Directory with Managed Services to hopefully one day replace our homegrown built Provider Master Solution.
• I can be found on Linked In
• I will be presenting at InterSystems Ready 2025 on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30  

Name: Harshitha Balakrishna

Location: Based in India

Role & Interests: I work with InterSystems technologies, particularly focusing on TrakCare, Ensemble, and Customizations. My role involves supporting hospital information systems, streamlining workflows, and ensuring seamless data exchange across healthcare systems.

Expertise:

• InterSystems TrakCare & Ensemble
• HL7 messaging & healthcare interoperability
• ObjectScript & MUMPS programming
• Technical analysis, RCA handling, and issue resolution
  I enjoy helping others troubleshoot tricky integration issues or understand how to optimize workflows using InterSystems solutions.

Fun Fact / Hobbies: I love decoding complex issues like puzzles! Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, working out, and exploring productivity hacks.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshitha-b-4115491a2/

 

Hi community

• My name is Henry Pereira
• I'm from Brazil and living in Santa Catarina
• I am a Tech Leader at BPlus Tecnologia, an InterSystems partner based in the south of Brazil.
• Coding has always been my passion, and I have experience with a diverse range of languages and technologies. I worked extensively with Ruby on Rails for over ten years before transitioning in 2016 to InterSystems products, and I absolutely fell in love with them! I'm also part of the Musketeers team, and we're always trying to innovate on contests
• Even in my free time, I love to code. But when I'm not doing that, I play guitar in a Christian rock band, and I'm a huge Star Wars addict – a passion I now happily share with my two children.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryhamon/
• I am eagerly looking forward to attending READY 2025🎉🎉🎉🎉

Hello everyone,
 

• My name is André Larsen Barbosa, and I am Brazilian and I live in Sao Bento do Sul, a city in the north of the state of Santa Catarina. 
• I am a Quality Leader at BPlus Tecnologia, an InterSystems partner based in Brazil.
• Unlike most of you, programming is not my strong point, but I like analysis and databases, and of course, software quality. 
• Outside of work, I really enjoy traveling, getting to know different cities, and when I am at home, I enjoy board games with my wife and daughter. Whenever possible, I also have a barbecue. 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-larsen-barbosa-8b25aa36/
• I will not be participating in READY 2025 this time, but there will be others.

Hello All,

• Name  Mindy Caldwell

• Where you’re from / based  Lifelong resident of Ohio (minus the year I was a graduate student at Indiana University, Bloomington IN to complete my Masters in Library Science).  Currently residing in Harrison while working remotely for a company based in Hilliard.

• What you do (your role / company / areas of interest)   Jack of all trades - primarily developer.  

• LinkedIn  www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-caldwell-2a69619

• Fun Fact or Hobbies – Puzzles (sudoku, wordle, sometimes jigsaw) are my favorite.

Hello Community!

My name is Henry Ames, and I am from Brookline, Massachusetts, but am based out of Ann Arbor as I am a student at the University of Michigan. I am studying math and computer science, and am applying my skills at InterSystems this summer as an intern. In terms of hobbies, I love going for hikes, solving puzzles and crosswords, and cooking. I wish I could attend READY 2025, but I will be staying updated on the event from home in Boston.

Hello Community,

• My name is Liam Evans
• I am from Brooklyn, NY
• I work in Learning Services and like to run outside of work
• I expertise in nothing (yet)
• I like to be run and be active outside of work.

• My name is Macey Minor
• I'm from Washington State, and attended university on Big Island in Hawaii
• I work for LEAD North LLC, as a software integration engineer/IT consultant, specializing in Intersystems products
• My expertise lies in consulting and it's something I am passionate about! My day to day usually consists of working in UI and backend development, mostly with ObjectScript, but dabbling in embedded python and JavaScript.
• My favorite hobbies include backpacking, rock climbing, slacklining, and community events, such as concerts and service projects.
• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/macey-minor-23m/
• I'll be attending Ready 2025, and this will be my first time! I'm looking forward to the occasion! 😁 🎉

Hey everyone!

• Name - Julian
• Where you’re from / based - United Kingdom
• What you do (your role / company / areas of interest) - On paper, I'm a developer in the NHS. However like so many here, I'm very much a jack of all trades.
• Expertise
  • HL7 (V2/FHIR)
  • Objectscript
  • OpenEHR
  • Poking around so many different clinical systems' front and back ends
• Fun Fact or Hobbies – I do enjoy flying FPV drones, but live in a country where the weather is constantly fighting against that enjoyment.
• LinkedIn - it's here however I must warn that my network is an eclectic mix of our industry, and then people in the space of event and crowd safety, with some drones thrown into the mix.

I'm David Hockenbroch, and I'm based out of Memphis Tennessee. I'm a senior analyst here at WoodWare, so I get into all kinds of things. Lately that includes spending a lot of time considering how to get some really old pieces of software that were written in VB6 or using Zen pages into something that's supported now.

I'm a big food person, so Memphis is a good place for me! I also enjoy being outside or taking in a good story, whether that's a movie, book, TV show, or even a well-written videogame.

I will not be at READY 2025. I look at the session list every year, and it seems very healthcare-focused. I'm not in health care, so I always question whether it's worth the trip for me. We write business software. I do typically catch up on some of the keynotes online, though.

Hello all,

• My name is John Spead
• I'm from Lancaster Pennsylvania, go to college in VA, but am currently in Boston for the summer
• I'm am currently studying computer engineering at Liberty University, but this summer I am working as an intern with the AppServices team at InterSystems
• I don't have much expertise inside of software engineering yet. However I have some decent expertise in building Formula SAE cars and general automotive engineering.
• I'm a big disc golfer, and enjoy getting outdoors

Great to meet everyone!

Hello Community!

My name is Haddon Baker

I am from Ipswich, Massachusetts, but am based in Grove City, PA where I have one year left of my undergrad studies in Computer Engineering.

I am an Application Services Intern at InterSystems, and my areas of interest are database management and operating systems.

My areas of expertise are in Python, C/Embedded C, Java, and hopefully ObjectScript by the end of the summer!

My hobbies are lifting and watching soccer, I am an F. C. Barcelona fan!

My BIO can be found in my DC profile, so I just copy/pasted it from there.

I invite everyone who posted here to add/copy this info in their profile 😀

The first two systems I worked with using InterSystems technology were a PDP-11 running M11+ and a VAX 11/750 running M/VX. Too many years ago to count! 😊
Since then I've used most, if not all, InterSystems products up to IRIS and HealthShare today.
I'm Italian living in Switzerland and I work as Senior Consultant at GAIVOTA consultin SA, we provide professional services for InterSystems and other technologies.
Fun Fact: apart from DC, I don't have ANY social account! 😁
Hobbies: technology and, when I can, I like diving (PADI Advanced) in nice tropical seas
Linkedin: see Fun Fact 😂

I've attended most of the InterSystems conferences in the last decades and I'll be in Orlando @ READY 2025.

Hello!
My name is Marcelo Witt, i'm living in Santa Catarina, in the south of Brazil.
I am an analyst/developer (at BPlus, an InterSystems partner), and also a math teacher and university professor.
I started coding in 1989, using the Mumps language, and I also worked in other administrative areas for some time.
In free times, I don't have any specific hobbies, but I enjoy reading, listening to music, cooking and cycling.
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelo-witt-b7218b52/

Hello, 

• My name is Craig Bishop. I have a BA in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MS in Healthcare Administration from Texas Tech University.
•  I live in Lubbock, Texas. My family and I moved here so I could attend grad school at TTU, and we're finding it a good place to live. I am married, and have 4 kids in home school. I work from home as well, so there is always something happening in our house.
• I started my career working as an IT consultant before focusing on Healthcare IT beginning in 2012. I have worked with large healthcare organizations and medical centers before being introduced to  the InterSystems platform almost 4 years ago. My current role is a Senior Consultant with J2 Interactive where I have worked for the past 3 years. My main area of focus is working with HIEs and interfacing with distributed healthcare locations to improve patient experience.
• I have worked with several EHR software applications, so one of my areas of expertise is interfacing with a wide variety of EHRs. I would say InterSystems and Oracle Health are the 2 largest platforms I have worked with, and I am excited to learn something new with InterSystems everyday. I enjoy being in a consultant situation and having the opportunity to explain technical details to non-technical personnel. 
• Fun facts about me: I like to tent camp and hike with my family. We love to get out in nature and spend the day exploring the country-side. My family also is very active in our church. The rest of my time is spent with my family playing board games or going to parks.
• LinkedIn Profile 

Hi Community.

• My name is Gustavo Silva
• I'm from São Paulo, Brazil
• I'm Technical Specialist at InterSystems Brazil. Now, I am working with HealthShare Products.
• My experience that I have is about how to configure Unified Care Record + Clinical Viewer, EMPI and Health Insight.
• Fun Fact: I already worked at InterSystems for about 8 years and now I returned two years ago.

👋 Hello everyone!

I'm Muhammad Waseem, currently working as a Technical Consultant specializing in healthcare data transformation, clinical trials systems, and AI-driven applications using InterSystems IRIS.

I’ve been part of the InterSystems Global Summit for several years now, and I’m excited to be attending READY 2025 as well!
I’m particularly focused on projects involving FHIR, HL7, and RAG-based solutions using vector search.

Looking forward to connecting, learning, and sharing ideas with this amazing community!

Let’s connect on LinkedIn:
🔗 linkedin.com/in/muhammad-waseem-21259020

Hello community

• I'm Michelle Chen
• I'm from Houston, Texas, but attend college in Boston. I'm also in Boston for my Summer internship ╰(*°▽°*)╯
• I'm a rising junior studing Computer Science (Course 6-4 specifically) at MassTech and am working as InterSystems App Services intern
• I'm still learning so don't have an area of expertise right now.
• I love using film cameras/developing and printing in the DarkRoom. My current main camera is a Sears KS2 w/  a lovely f1.7 50mm Pentax lens. I also enjoy kickboxing

Hello Community! 
My Name is Victoria Castillo! 
I'm from St. Louis, Missouri USA. 
I am an HL7 Integration Engineer working with Epic and HealthConnect for Mercy (a Hospital System in the Midwest) putting me squarely in Healthcare IT. 
I do a lot of HL7v2 Interface development but also some conversion work to make that data JSON for some systems. I also have the honor of team onboarding and training!
I play a little 4-Wall Handball (like racquetball without the racket), a lot of board games (Jaipur, Splendor and Betrayal at the House on the Hill are some of my favorites) and some DND when I can find a group of people! I like crafting, reading and chasing my 4 kids around from activity to activity too! 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorialcastillo

Hello very helpful community,

My name is Ewan Whyte and I'm based in the UK and I work within the NHS as a developer (so patients need not worry that I am providing their clinical care).

I like working with SQL, C++ and ObjectScript (of course), pretty sure that I don't have any areas of expertise except but I am getting pretty good at correcting my own mistakes.

If it weren't for having to work, I would attend as many gigs as possible as listening to live music is so addictive.

Name: Gopal Mani
Location: India
Role: Lead Software Engineer in Symplr India

About Me:
Coding has always been my passion. I specialize in ObjectScript, MUMPS, and InterSystems IRIS, with a strong focus on interoperability, HL7 integration, and automation using GitHub/GitLab.

I enjoy working with InterSystems technologies and contributing to solutions that drive efficiency and innovation in healthcare systems and beyond.

Expertise:
🔹 InterSystems IRIS, Caché ObjectScript & MUMPS
🔹 Healthcare Interoperability (HL7)
🔹 Source Control (GitHub/GitLab), DevOps Collaboration
🔹 Automation & Custom Tool Development

Fun Fact: I'm a fitness enthusiast—code by day, train by night! 💪
LinkedIn: Gopal Mani

Hello everyone,

My name is Yash Kalwani, rising junior at Tufts University.

I'm from Boston, but I'm based in Andover.

I'm a data platforms intern here at ISC. My main tech topics are math and computer science, I love learning more about the industry and upcoming tech.

I enjoy playing racket sports, skiing, hiking, biking, and cooking. I love watching movies and going for walks. Fun fact: I used to live in Switzerland for a few years. 

Name
Tom Cross

Where you’re from / based
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, currently living in New Zealand, and soon relocating to Bangkok, Thailand

What you do
I'm the Director of Enterprise Architecture at Bumrungrad International Hospital. I also run JTX IT Consultancy, a specialist firm delivering healthcare IT solutions across APAC, the UK, and New Zealand—focusing on integration, digital transformation, and data quality in complex environments.

Expertise

• InterSystems TrakCare & IRIS for Health
• HL7, FHIR, RESTful APIs
• Data migration & remediation in hospital systems
• SQL, Python, and ML for operational analytics
• Enterprise architecture planning for health tech infrastructure

Happy to collaborate or share lessons learned from TrakCare implementations, integration strategies, or anything around health data interoperability.

Fun Fact or Hobbies: Dad to two energetic girls, which keeps me sharp and very humble! When I’m not working, I’m usually building something—Lego castles, data models, or planning our next family adventure.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tomcross2

Hi everyone,

• My name is Andrew 
• I am living in Thailand 
• I am a Senior Software Engineer, and sometimes work as an Integration Architect 
• I work on and support a huge implementation of IRIS as an Enterprise Service Bus. Actually, I think it is one of the biggest IRIS instances that is used exactly as a Service Bus (maybe the biggest). We do not have a very intensive inbound data flow, this is around 300 RPS, but my Productions contains thousands of Business Hosts, dozens of combined systems, and an amount of transmitted data of around 2 TB per week. So, my specialization is Interoperability. Feel free to ask me about app integration. BTW, I'm looking for an additional job for now.
• My hobby is sports. Here in Thailand, all men must learn Muay Thai. It's a joke, of course, but Thailand and Thai boxing it is like Dagestan and wrestling. Maybe one day I'll change all these boring globals to the fighter's way 😁 (subscribe to my fighter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrey.sklyaroff )
• And my Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrey-sklyaroff

• Name: Luis Ángel Pérez
• Where you’re from / based: I'm from Valladolid, a medium-size (Spain-standard) city in the center-north of Spain, but I'm working in Madrid.
• What you do (your role / company / areas of interest): I'm sales engineer for InterSystems Iberia.
• Expertise – I've been working as Java developer for 15 years and as Sales Engineer for the last 5...ufff, 20 years of experience! I feel myself a bit old...About 17 years working for Health sector.
• Fun Fact or Hobbies – I love the history and my 5 years old son too! When somebody ask him about what is his favourite superhero he always answers...Julius Cesar!
• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-%C3%A1ngel-p%C3%A9rez-ramos-55393954/