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DR. JAYANTH KUMAR JAY SHAH

Doctor honored with the GovCon Expert joins Advisory

Champion Award Board of TechnoMile

he Los Angeles Trust for Children’s Health hosted its 2024 Salute to echnoMile, a leading provider of transformative, AI-enabled cloud solu-
Student Health Garden Reception on September 19, 2024, at Redbird tions that empower companies to find, pursue, win, and retain more busi-
Tin Downtown Los Angeles. The L.A. Trust honored Dr. Jayanth Ku- Tness with the government from go-to-market through contract closeout,
mar, a recently retired State Dental Director of the California Department of recently announced the appointment of Jay Shah to its Advisory Board. The
Public Health, with the Champion Award. board works closely with TechnoMile executive leadership to provide strategic
The garden event gathered more than 150 guests from numerous indus- counsel, offer insights into industry trends, and help guide the company’s stra-
tries to support the mission of The L.A. Trust. The awards reception featured tegic direction and growth initiatives for its products.
a hosted bar, a live auction, and hors-d’oeuvres from Micheline-recommend- Shah is a seasoned GovCon (government contractor) executive with
ed Redbird chef Neal Fraser. more than 25 years of experience leading operational and strategic growth
“We are deeply honored to recognize the outstanding contributions of our and building enterprise value. Most recently, Shah served as the Chief Oper-
honorees, whose tireless dedication to underserved children has created last- ating Officer at Octo, where he played an instrumental role in the company’s
ing change in our communities. Their leadership and commitment to health remarkable growth and subsequent acquisition by IBM in December 2022.
equity ensure that every child, regardless of circumstance, has the opportunity Before taking on the role of Octo’s COO, he served as the Executive Vice
to thrive,” said Maryjane Puffer, Executive Director of The L.A. Trust. President of the company’s Federal Health business unit and was twice named
Dr. Jayanth Kumar accepted the Los Angeles Trust’s Champion Award to the G2Xchange FedHealthIT100 Hall of Fame. Prior to Octo, Shah held
via video, expressing gratitude and emphasizing the need for equitable oral management positions at Gartner and Capgemini.
health outcomes. He remarked, “Despite significant progress, tooth decay “TechnoMile is thrilled to welcome Jay to our Advisory Board and have
remains a chronic disease among children, and disparities in oral health con- his counsel as we continue to innovate and enhance our solutions to help gov-
tinue to be a pressing concern.” Dr. Kumar concluded by hoping that his rec- ernment contractors accelerate digital transformation, embrace the promise
ognition would inspire others in the field. of AI, and achieve new levels of success in today’s competitive environment,”
Dr. Jayanth Kumar, retiring after nearly nine years as California’s State said Ashish Khot, CEO, TechnoMile.
Dental Director, has prioritized oral health since his 2015 appointment by Ashish added further, “The deep GovCon expertise that Jay brings will
Gov. Jerry Brown. He played a key role in developing the State Oral Health provide invaluable guidance, enabling TechnoMile to enhance our deci-
Plan, advancing disease prevention and access to care through initiatives sion-making processes, strengthen our market position and drive sustainable
like community water fluoridation, school-based programs, and professional growth, and continue to deliver unmatched value to our customers.”
training. TechnoMile provides a secure, AI-enabled cloud platform that is pur-
The Salute to Student Health awards raised funds for The L.A. Trust for pose-built to help companies navigate the unique complexities of government
Children’s Health and its student outreach programs. The event sponsors sales and rapidly scale. TechnoMile serves more than 250 clients ranging from
included LA Care, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group, Delta growing small businesses, to mid-market organizations, to Fortune 500 com-
Dental, Health Net, Jan Kern, Kaiser Permanente, Alta Hospitals, Associa- panies, including over half of the top 10 federal defense contractors and 70
tion Foundation, California Dental Association, DentaQuest, Liberty Dental, percent of the top 10 IT government contractors.
St. Johns Community Health, The Broad Foundation, Via Care. Continued on next page... >>

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