Meet The Team

Jaime Aguirre is the founder of SaludAlma, an AI-driven healthtech startup focused on empowering patients through intelligent tools. With over 30 years of experience in technology, he brings deep expertise in AI system architecture and real-world deployment. He holds a certification in AI and Healthcare from Harvard Medical School as well as an advanced certification in Machine Learning and Artifical Intelligence from MIT, bridging clinical insight with modern AI to improve access, understanding, and engagement in health data.  

Dr. Dudi-Venkata is an academic general surgeon, and a passionate advocate for innovation in healthcare. With over 15 years of surgical experience across Australia and India, he combines deep clinical expertise with a strong foundation in research, education, and leadership. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and holds a PhD in Surgery from the University of Adelaide, alongside a Graduate Diploma in Surgical Education from the University of Melbourne. Currently, he serves as a Colorectal Fellow at Epworth Healthcare and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne. He is also a Clinical Senior Lecturer with the University of Tasmania and has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed publications in the field of colorectal surgery.

Arpi Chalian, MD, FAAP is a physician executive and healthcare consultant dedicated to advancing health care through emerging technologies, with a particular focus on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.

Lulu Zhang, is a public health data analyst with deep expertise in statistical modeling, health disparities, and longitudinal research. At Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, she has managed and conducted analyses on large-scale longitudinal datasets to explore the impact of trauma, social determinants, and health policy. Her research spans areas including mental health, substance use, and chronic disease.

Dr. Robert Dikeukwu is a Family Physician and Aesthetic Physician practising in Calgary Alberta. He is very passionate about Artificial Intelligence and innovation in Health and also a Digital Health Enthusiast. He recently finished a two month certificate course at Harvard Medical School on Leading Artificial Intelligence Innovation in Health Care 2025 and currently enrolled in MIT xPRO for Designing and Building AI services.

Raul Alas is a seasoned business operations and sales professional with over 20 years of experience driving customer engagement and growth. He brings deep expertise in connecting with the Hispanic market, leveraging culturally relevant messaging and digital strategies to increase visibility, build trust, and boost conversions.