CURITICS HEALTH SOLUTIONS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Physician
- Executive Physician Advisor
As Executive Physician Advisor, Dr. Michael Barr brings essential clinical leadership and strategic insights to the Curitics team.
Dr. Barr is passionate about the promise of high-quality, accessible, equitable and affordable healthcare. Working with Curitics, he believes that with the right data, information, technology and tools, this potential can be achieved. At Curitics, Dr. Barr will leverage his extensive background in healthcare quality, innovation and improvement to drive better patient and provider outcomes.
Prior to joining Curitics, Dr. Barr served as executive vice president for the National Committee for Quality Assurance where he led the HEDIS® measurements team, oversaw digital measures strategy and directed research and analysis efforts. Before that, Dr. Barr was the senior vice president at the American College of Physicians. In this role, he led policy, program and product development, strategy implementation, advocacy and coalition building. He is also the founder of MEDIS, LLC, a consulting firm that works with ground-breaking companies like Curitics to improve the nation's healthcare system through innovation and technology.
Dr. Barr received his medical degree from New York University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science in Forest Biology from State University of New York. In addition to his civilian service, Dr. Barr served in the United States Airforce as chief of internal medicine and staff internist at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Michael now lives outside Washington, D.C. When he's not in the office, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, travel, exercise and composing music in his digital studio.
Job Titles:
- Delivery Manager
- Engineering Delivery Manager at Curitics
As Engineering Delivery Manager at Curitics, Jitendra Gupta is responsible for the seamless and successful delivery of client products, ensuring best practices are adhered to and code quality is maintained. He manages effective upstream and downstream communications, capturing and analyzing requirements to ensure teams understand and fully execute project requirements for our clients.
Jitendra joins the team with more than 15 years of experience developing, architecting and managing projects. Most recently, he served as project lead and technical architect at A1 Technology where he honed his skills in .net technologies, SQL Server, Micro Services, interservice communications and managing and guiding teams.
He holds a Bachelor of Computer Applications from Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi and is originally from the Bhagalpur District of Bihar, a city most known for its production of silk. Jitendra believes that healthcare is the sweet spot for bringing about positive change in our lives and that innovation through technology offers even more potential for growth. He loves photography, traveling and movies - even better if he can enjoy these hobbies while spending quality time with family.
Job Titles:
- Head of Engineering
- Head, Engineering
Kuldeep Dhama, the Head of Engineering, is responsible for overseeing the Core Product Development, guiding Research and development initiatives, and leading the organization's Data Science efforts. Kuldeep Dhama is instrumental in driving innovation, setting and upholding high engineering standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical efforts with overall business objectives within Curitics. Additionally, he is responsible for resource allocation, engineering management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team.
Kuldeep holds a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Rohilkhand University Bareilly, complemented by an Executive Leadership Program certificate from Harvard University. His strategic leadership seamlessly combines technical proficiency with a visionary approach.
Prior to his tenure at Curitics, Kuldeep held senior roles in impactful healthcare technology companies in the United States. His leadership philosophy underscores action, unity, growth, transparency, and accountability, fostering an inclusive environment. Kuldeep Dhama firmly believes that effective leadership entails leading by example, recognizing the collective strength of a team, and understanding that the success of any endeavor lies in the growth and development of each individual.
Job Titles:
- VP Engineering
- Senior Director of Engineering at Curitics
As the Senior Director of Engineering at Curitics, Renjith brings a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence. In his pivotal role, he shapes Curitics's technological vision, establishes and maintains rigorous engineering standards, and collaborates cross-functionally to achieve organizational objectives. His responsibilities encompass technical architecture management, resource allocation, and the implementation of efficient workflows to ensure the successful delivery of Curitics' products and solutions.
With over 23 years of experience, Renjith has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to lead engineering teams successfully. Starting as a Developer at Infosys Technologies Ltd, he quickly ascended to Programmer Analyst. As Director of Software Engineering at Advantasure, Renjith led diverse teams, fostering innovation and excellence and driving projects to new heights.
At the core of Renjith's approach are quality assurance and compliance principles. His steadfast commitment to upholding industry standards ensures the reliability and security of the innovative products under his oversight.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Renjith is a perpetual learner and a fervent advocate for advancing technology. Remaining at the forefront of industry trends, he consistently expands his knowledge and hone his skills to stay cutting-edge in his field.
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Advisor to Curitics Health
As Advisor to Curitics Health, Unmesh Srivastava provides council to the executive leadership team on the innovation, development and execution of the company's products and service lines to govern optimal results. Unmesh is a seasoned healthcare technology leader having dedicated more than 15 years of his career to providing strategic insights to cutting edge healthcare companies across the nation. He has successfully led efforts to streamline business operations, architect solutions, reduce administrative costs and improve the patient and provider experience overall for multiple well-known healthcare companies including Kaiser, UnitedHealth Group, Optum and P3 Health Partners. Unmesh serves as Chief Technology and Digital Innovation Officer for Clever Care Health Plan.
Unmesh has a deep passion for cultivating wellness through the power of healthcare technology. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Rajasthan in India and a Master of Science degree from California State University at Northridge. His notable list of accreditations also includes executive certifications through The Wharton School's Emerging Leader Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Artificial Intelligence Program and Harvard Business School's Entrepreneurship and Finance and Investments Programs.