The Cutting-Edge: How Data, AI and Connected Devices are Shaping the Future of Surgery

Adam Afazil – Associate Director, Innovation Consulting, EPAM

Adam brings a technical mindset from 10 years of engineering experience to the fuzzy front end of product development for clients at EPAM. He particularly enjoys working at the intersection of design and engineering, using his mechanical experience to turn medtech concepts into reality. Adam enjoys guiding clients through the development process, getting his hands dirty prototyping in EPAM’s Made Real Lab, and bringing exceptional products to market.

Dustin Boutet – Senior Director, Innovation Consulting, EPAM

Dustin is a health care and medical devices expert, specializing in leading integrated digital transformation programs across product, business, technology, and experience. With a strong focus on innovation, he guides teams in qualitative research to inform strategic roadmaps and drive new-to-market offerings. His multi-disciplinary background in brand strategy, marketing, and interaction design allows him to communicate vision and change management effectively to C-Suite leaders and teams, crafting human-centric solutions that resonate in the marketplace.

Chris Michaud – VP, Experience & Innovation Consulting, EPAM

With a strong background in Product Strategy & Design, Chris leads Experience & Innovation at EPAM. In his role, he applies 20+ years of user-centered design experience to drive revenue growth for our clients. Chris and the team work across a spectrum of industries, helping leading companies better leverage design and technology to bridge the gap between business strategy and market results. Chris also has the practical experience of having built a company from the ground up, served on the boards of several start-ups, and understands the challenges of driving innovation within a large organization, having worked at GE early in his career.