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Insightful Contributions to Transform Healthcare product development via Technology and Innovation

Pic: Santhosh C Andrew Devadoss

A closer look at Industry expert and leader Santhosh C Andrew Devadoss’s journey

With a rich career spanning over 16 years, Santhosh C Andrew Devadoss has emerged as a leader in healthcare, information technology, and product management. Demonstrating a results-oriented approach as a Program Manager, he consistently delivers effective solutions within critical time and budget constraints. Armed with a Bachelor’s in Science and Technology and pursuing Masters Coursework in Healthcare Management, Santhosh’s educational journey aligns seamlessly with groundbreaking contributions to the industry.

Product Management and Agile Leadership Achievements:

In the dynamic landscape of product management and Agile leadership, he stands out, making significant contributions to the Healthcare domain and Information Technology. His journey reflects an unwavering commitment to excellence, strategic thinking, and navigating complex project life cycles.

Possessing deep knowledge and expertise in maintaining product backlogs, prioritizing user stories, and effectively communicating the vision to cross-functional scrum teams, his leadership has been instrumental in driving and managing the solution concept development process, ensuring alignment with the vision.

Key Contributions in IT Leadership:

Santhosh’s leadership extends to various roles instrumental for Information tech companies – Program Manager, QA Manager, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence, Data Analyst, Release Management, and App Delivery Management. This versatile skill set highlights adaptability, allowing him to excel in different facets of project management and IT leadership.

Notable Project Leadership:

As the leader of Business/IT, he skillfully manages an enterprise-wide application within the healthcare products space, showcasing a remarkable ability to oversee ongoing operations seamlessly across multiple lines of business. His strategic insights and proficiency in agile methodologies position him as a key driver of success in enterprise-wide system and application management.

Leading Operational Innovations:

He has played a pivotal role in spearheading the development of a new operational application that integrates product, benefit, and claims/configuration systems into a single platform, streamlining business operations and enhancing overall claims quality and compliance.

Providing direction and leadership in designing and implementing the Product Plan Design tool, he facilitated standardized medical, pharmacy, and vision benefit designs and datasets for efficient operational use. Additionally, he established and led weekly product data governance processes, centralizing communication and management of product application priorities, enhancements, and issues.

Implementing Consumer-Driven Health Plans:

Successfully implementing Consumer-Driven Health Plans, he ensured full integration with the sales platform, enabling flexible sales across all commercial lines of business. He was responsible for the design and implementation of new products within existing market/product lines.

Strategic Product Development and Compliance:

Collaborating with product designers, he assists with the evaluation of existing products and competitor analysis to improve existing products and recommend new ones. He recommends and implements long-term profitability strategies, including market positioning, assessment, pricing parameters, and risk profiles. Coordinating the presentation, communication, and implementation of all phases of product development, he ensures compliance with regulatory directives and state/federal laws and policies.

Nomination and Receipt of the High Achiever Recognition:

In recognition of unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and a tireless pursuit of excellence, Santhosh C Andrew Devadoss has not only been nominated but has also received the “International Achievers’ Award 2023” from the esteemed Indian Achievers Forum. His success story stands as a testament to innovation, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to driving positive change, setting an indisputable benchmark for professional achievement in the industry. He is unquestionably a deserving recipient of this prestigious recognition.

Essentially, his venture in healthcare product management and IT leadership unfolds as a story of brilliance and innovation, seamlessly in tune with his dedication to pushing the limits in healthcare and information technology.

December 13, 2023
Swift deliveries to job opportunities; Flipkart’s grocery fulfillment center in Odisha is huge deal

Flipkart expands its footprint: Launches its first grocery fulfillment center in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

In a continued effort to strengthen its presence, Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace, has inaugurated its first grocery fulfillment center in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This new facility, spanning across 1.35 lac square feet, aims to ensure swift delivery of groceries, which promises consumers delivery within 24 hours of placing an order. The expansion is set to generate over 300 direct and indirect employment opportunities, marking a major boost to local employment.

The fulfillment center is equipped with a dispatch capacity of over 2.09 lac units per day and will cater to 16,000 orders daily across multiple regions in Odisha, including Asika, Basta, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Dhanekal, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, and Talcher. With a focus on meeting regional preferences, the facility will offer popular local brands, including Jharna Ghee, Kasper Rice, and Usna rice, among others.

Recognizing the growing demand for online grocery deliveries, the center will gradually expand its offerings to include staples, FMCG products, dairy, bread, eggs, and more. Local favorites like Lijjat Papad, Omfed Ghee, and other regional namkeen brands will also be featured.

The move has been lauded by Pratap Keshari Deb, Minister of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise Department, Government of Odisha, who emphasized the positive impact on local MSMEs and farmers. He commended Flipkart for contributing to the state’s economic growth and creating connections between local businesses and end consumers.

Flipkart Group’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Rajneesh Kumarvia X

Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Flipkart Group, highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting local economies and bridging the digital gap. The launch of the grocery fulfillment center is seen as more than just a convenience initiative; it reflects Flipkart’s dedication to empowering communities, local businesses, and small farmers.

“As a homegrown company, we are dedicated to advancing technology and innovation to create a positive ripple effect across the Digital India landscape. As Flipkart ventures into the heart of Odisha with our first-ever grocery fulfillment center, we recognize the state’s dynamic growth. This launch signifies more than convenience; it underscores our unwavering commitment to bridge the digital gap and uplift local economies. We are not just delivering groceries; we are delivering empowerment to communities, local businesses, and small farmers” – Rajneesh Kumar

Hari Kumar G, Vice President and Head of Grocery at Flipkart, underlined the increasing demand for online groceries in the eastern region and expressed the fulfillment center’s role in expediting deliveries and enabling sellers to provide a diverse range of locally relevant products.

This strategic move aligns with Flipkart’s broader commitment to socio-economic development, creating employment opportunities for MSMEs, sellers, and farmers, and contributing to the growth of local businesses engaged in food processing, logistics, packaging, and related activities. With around 24 fulfillment centers across India, Flipkart Grocery serves more than 1,800 cities and 10,000 PIN code areas, leveraging technology to enhance user experiences and offer a wide array of features, including voice-enabled shopping and credit offerings.

December 12, 2023
Google Play Movies & TV no longer available from Jan 17, 2024

Google Play Movies & TV No Longer Available From Jan 17, 2024IANS

Google will no longer make Google Play Movies & TV available on Android TV devices or the Google Play website.

However, people will still be able to access previously purchased titles (including active rentals) on Android TV devices, Google TV devices, the Google TV mobile app (Android and iOS), and YouTube, the company said in a latest update.

Google has already moved Android and iOS users to the Google TV app, removed the app from every Roku and most smart TVs, and pulled the app from Android TV in October.

“We are making some changes to simplify how you purchase new movies or access the movies and TV shows you’ve purchased through Google,” said the company.

The tech giant has been pushing users away from Google Play Movies & TV for quite some time.

GoogleIANS

Beginning January 17, 2024, the Shop tab will be your new home for watching previously purchased titles, or buying and renting new movies on Android TV.

“You’ll find purchased titles, including active rentals, in the Your Library row on the Shop tab,” said Google.

Beginning January 17, the YouTube app will be your new home for watching previously purchased titles, or buying and renting new movies from Google.

You’ll be able to access titles you purchased from Google, including active rentals, on the YouTube app. Please check the availability of YouTube services in your country here.

On a web browser, YouTube will be the new home for watching previously purchased titles, or buying and renting new movies on a web browser, said Google.

(With inputs from IANS)

December 12, 2023
WhatsApp rolling out channel alerts, search messages by date features on Android [details]

whatsappIANS

Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to search messages by date, channel alerts, and hidden navigation labels on Android.

According to WABetaInfo, these new features are presently available to some beta testers and will be rolling out to more users over the coming days.

The “channel alerts” feature was designed to improve the overall user experience for channel administrators by providing real-time insights about the suspension of their channels, along with the ability to restore the channel by sending a request to WhatsApp.

If someone owns a channel, the report noted that it would be worth opening “channel alerts” within the channel info screen to see if there is any violation.

The introduction of a channel alerts feature adds a new layer of transparency to the platform.

In addition, the communication platform is also rolling out other two features after installing the latest update of the app — new improvements for the user interface by implementing a feature to automatically hide navigation labels and the top app bar while scrolling down the screen, and the ability to search messages by date.

The feature to search messages by date will offer users an efficient and convenient way to navigate through their chat history, retrieving specific messages from a particular date and helping them save time, the report mentioned.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp has introduced disappearing voice messages, that will allow users to send a voice message that can only be listened to once before it disappears. It is similar to the “View Once” option for photos and videos introduced in 2021, to add another layer of privacy to your messages.

(With inputs from IANS)

December 10, 2023
Google AI may soon tell your life story via using your photos, searches

OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Bard Spreading News-Related Misinformation: ReportIANS

Google is mulling to create a bird’s-eye view of users’ lives using their phone data, photos and searches and then applying AI technology, the media reported.

Titled “Project Ellmann,” the idea is to use large language models (LLMs) like latest Gemini model to utilise search results, find patterns in a user’s photos, create a chatbot and “answer previously impossible questions,” reports CNBC.

“Project Ellman is just one of many ways Google is proposing to create or improve its products with AI technology,” the report mentioned.

Google Photos has more than 1 billion users and 4 trillion photos and videos.

“Project Ellmann” could pull in context using biographies, previous moments and subsequent photos to describe a user’s photos more deeply than “just pixels with labels and metadata”>

“We can’t answer tough questions or tell good stories without a bird’s-eye view of your life,” according to the project.

“We trawl through your photos, looking at their tags and locations to identify a meaningful moment. When we step back and understand your life in its entirety, your overarching story becomes clear,” according to the project presentation.

“With ‘Ellmann Chat,’ imagine opening ChatGPT but it already knows everything about your life. What would you ask it?”

Now improve your speaking skills via Google Search in IndiaIANS

A Google spokesperson said that Google Photos has always used AI to help people search their photos and videos, and “we’re excited about the potential of LLMs to unlock even more helpful experiences”.

“This was an early internal exploration and, as always, should we decide to roll out new features, we would take the time needed to ensure they were helpful to people, and designed to protect users’ privacy and safety as our top priority,” the spokesperson added.

Google this week introduced Gemini, its most capable and general model yet with state-of-the-art performance across many leading benchmarks.

In the coming months, Gemini will be available in more of Google products and services like Search, Ads, Chrome and Duet AI.

According to Google, Gemini 1.0’s sophisticated multimodal reasoning capabilities can help make sense of complex written and visual information.

(With inputs from IANS)

December 9, 2023
India has zero tolerance policy towards deepfakes: MoS IT

Rajeev ChandrasekharTwitter

As Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven deepfakes continue to alarm lawmakers around the world, the Indian government has stressed it has a zero tolerance policy towards any online information which is patently false, misinformation and against national security.

Responding to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued advisories to significant social media intermediaries or platforms, that they should ensure that their rules and regulations and the user agreement contain appropriate provisions for the users not to host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, store, update or share any information prohibited under IT Rules.

“They are advised to ensure expeditious action, well within the timeframes stipulated under the IT Rules, 2021, to remove or disable access to information/content that violates the aforesaid provisions of the IT Rules, 2021, upon receipt of court orders or notification from the appropriate government or its authorised agency or on complaint made by the impersonated individual or person authorised by him in this behalf,” the Minister explained.

Deepfake videosIANS

The IT Ministry is in the process of issuing advisories to social media intermediaries on ensuring 100 per cent compliance on tackling deepfakes and spread of misinformation on their respective platforms.

Chandrasekhar said that in case of failure to follow diligence as provided in the IT Rules, 2021 by social media intermediaries, “They shall lose their safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act and shall be liable for consequential action as provided in IT Act, 2000, IT Rules, 2021, Indian Penal Code, 1860 and other applicable laws, as per the rule 7 of the IT Rules, 2021”.

“The Government has also established Grievance Appellate Committees under the IT Rules, 2021 to allow users and victims to appeal online on www.gac.gov.in against decisions taken by the Grievance Officers of intermediaries in case they are dissatisfied with the decision of the Grievance Officer,” the Minister informed.

India is mulling regulation to tame the spread of deepfakes and other user harm that AI can bring along. “The policies of the government are aimed at ensuring an open, safe and trusted and accountable Internet for its users. The government is cognisant of the benefits as well as risks associated with new and evolving technologies including AI which has immense potential to revolutionise various fields, but it also poses certain challenges and risks. The same technology of the AI may generate misinformation through deepfakes,” he added.

December 7, 2023
Apple joins AI race with releasing model framework for its silicon chips

REUTERS/Stephen Lam

As artificial intelligence (AI) takes centre-stage across companies, Apple’s machine learning research team has released frameworks and model libraries designed to run on its silicon chips.

The company released MLX, a machine learning framework designed for efficient and flexible machine learning on Apple silicon.

“The design of MLX is inspired by frameworks like PyTorch, Jax, and ArrayFire. A noteable difference from these frameworks and MLX is the unified memory model,” according to Apple on GitHub.

“Arrays in MLX live in shared memory. Operations on MLX arrays can be performed on any of the supported device types without performing data copies. Currently supported device types are the CPU and GPU,” the Apple ML research team added.

Awni Hannun of Apple’s ML team posted on X that just in time for the holidays, “we are releasing some new software from Apple machine learning research”.

“MLX is an efficient machine learning framework specifically designed for Apple silicon (i.e. your laptop!),” Hannun said.

Customers stand beneath an Apple logo at the Apple store in Grand Central station in New York City, July 21, 2015.REUTERS/Mike Segar

MLX is a NumPy-like array framework designed for efficient and flexible machine learning on Apple silicon.

“The Python API closely follows NumPy with a few exceptions. MLX also has a fully featured C++ API which closely follows the Python API,” according to the Apple ML team.

Last month, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that the company is investing quite a bit in AI and will do it responsibly for product enhancements over time.

Cook said that the company views AI and machine learning as fundamental technologies and they’re integral to virtually every product that they ship.

“When we shipped iOS 17, it had features like Personal Voice and Live Voicemail. AI is at the heart of these features. And then, you can go all the way to the life-saving features on the launch end of the phone like fall detection, crash detection, ECG on the watch. These would not be possible without AI,” he told analysts during the company’s earnings call.

Cook said that Apple has work going on related to AI for quite some time.

“I’m not going to get into details about what it is, because we really don’t do that. But you can bet that we’re investing, we’re investing quite a bit, we’re going to do it responsibly and you will see product advancements over time,” the Apple CEO said.

In August, Cook said the tech giant has been working on generative AI and other models for years.

(With inputs from IANS)

December 7, 2023
Apple joins AI race with releasing model framework for its silicon chips

REUTERS/Stephen Lam

As artificial intelligence (AI) takes centre-stage across companies, Apple’s machine learning research team has released frameworks and model libraries designed to run on its silicon chips.

The company released MLX, a machine learning framework designed for efficient and flexible machine learning on Apple silicon.

“The design of MLX is inspired by frameworks like PyTorch, Jax, and ArrayFire. A noteable difference from these frameworks and MLX is the unified memory model,” according to Apple on GitHub.

“Arrays in MLX live in shared memory. Operations on MLX arrays can be performed on any of the supported device types without performing data copies. Currently supported device types are the CPU and GPU,” the Apple ML research team added.

Awni Hannun of Apple’s ML team posted on X that just in time for the holidays, “we are releasing some new software from Apple machine learning research”.

“MLX is an efficient machine learning framework specifically designed for Apple silicon (i.e. your laptop!),” Hannun said.

Customers stand beneath an Apple logo at the Apple store in Grand Central station in New York City, July 21, 2015.REUTERS/Mike Segar

MLX is a NumPy-like array framework designed for efficient and flexible machine learning on Apple silicon.

“The Python API closely follows NumPy with a few exceptions. MLX also has a fully featured C++ API which closely follows the Python API,” according to the Apple ML team.

Last month, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that the company is investing quite a bit in AI and will do it responsibly for product enhancements over time.

Cook said that the company views AI and machine learning as fundamental technologies and they’re integral to virtually every product that they ship.

“When we shipped iOS 17, it had features like Personal Voice and Live Voicemail. AI is at the heart of these features. And then, you can go all the way to the life-saving features on the launch end of the phone like fall detection, crash detection, ECG on the watch. These would not be possible without AI,” he told analysts during the company’s earnings call.

Cook said that Apple has work going on related to AI for quite some time.

“I’m not going to get into details about what it is, because we really don’t do that. But you can bet that we’re investing, we’re investing quite a bit, we’re going to do it responsibly and you will see product advancements over time,” the Apple CEO said.

In August, Cook said the tech giant has been working on generative AI and other models for years.

(With inputs from IANS)

December 7, 2023
OnePlus 12 launched in China; renewed take on unmatched power [see full specs]

OnePlus 12 first lookOnePlus

The OnePlus 12 has finally arrived, and it sets a new benchmark for flagship smartphones. The new flagship was launched in China, with India launch planned for next month. Packed with cutting-edge technology and some impressive specs, this phone is designed to deliver a renewed take on power.

Let’s take a look at the specs of the OnePlus 12 before it gets launched in India.

OnePlus 12 boasts a 6.82-inch 2K OLED LTPO 3.0 Pro-XDR BOE X1 display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This combination ensures incredibly smooth visuals, something OnePlus is already loved and known for. From gaming to watching videos, or browsing the web, the OnePlus 12’s display will demonstrate its smoothness.

OnePlus 12 boasts a stunning marble back panel in an attractive green paint, adding a touch of elegance to the device. The camera module looks identical to the OnePlus 11.

Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset built on 4nm process, OnePlus 12 packs raw power. There’s LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage ensure fast performance and responsiveness, making multitasking and handling demanding applications a breeze. And with the Adreno 750 GPU, mobile gaming is at its absolute best.

OnePlus 12 gets upgraded triple rear camera system as well, which is led by a 50MP Sony LYT808 sensor with OIS. This is complemented by a 48MP IMX581 sensor and a 64MP omnivision OV64B OIS Periscope zoom lens. To round off the camera setup, there’s a 32MP Sony IMX615 front camera.

OnePlus 12 launched; renewed take on unmatched power [details]OnePlus

OnePlus 12 goes beyond just specs. It boasts an array of innovative features that enhance the user experience. The IR blaster allows for remote control use, while NFC enables convenient contactless payments. The massive 5400mAh battery ensures all-day power, while the 100W wired charging technology allows you to quickly top up your battery. Additionally, the phone comes with dust and water resistance, making it suitable for any environment.

OnePlus 12 also offers an immersive multimedia experience with its super linear dual stereo speakers and 4500nits peak brightness. The phone also features DisplayMate A+ rating, Dolby Vision, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection for a premium visual experience. The Pixelworks X7 Independent display technology ensures accurate color rendering and an optimized viewing experience.

With its impressive specs, powerful features, and innovative design, the OnePlus 12 is a smartphone that will turn some heads. With the India launch planned for next month, the buyers are surely eager to get a look and feel of the new flagship of 2024.

December 7, 2023
Meet Gemini, Google’s most capable AI model; poised to outshine ChatGPT [details]
Gemini by GoogleGoogle

In a groundbreaking move, Google has entered the arena of generative AI with the introduction of Gemini, its latest and most advanced model, boasting state-of-the-art performance across various benchmarks. This innovative AI marvel comes in three iterations, with Gemini 1.0 leading the pack.

Gemini 1.0 offers optimization for different sizes: Ultra, Pro, and Nano, each tailored for specific applications. The Pro version, fine-tuned for advanced reasoning, planning, and understanding, will be utilized by Google’s AI chatbot, Bard. Notably, Gemini 1.0 will be accessible in English across more than 170 countries and territories, with plans for expansion into different modalities and support for additional languages and locations in the near future.

The integration of Gemini extends beyond standalone models. Pixel 8 Pro will harness the power of Gemini Nano, introducing new features like Summarize in the Recorder app and Smart Reply in Gboard, initially available on WhatsApp and extending to more messaging apps in the upcoming year.
Gemini Availability:

Bard will utilize Gemini Pro for advanced functions, marking the most significant upgrade to Bard since its launch.

Available in English across 170+ countries and territories.

Future plans include expanding modalities and language support.

Pixel 8 Pro integrates Gemini Nano for new features in the Recorder app and Smart Reply in Gboard.

Upcoming availability in Google products and services such as Search, Ads, Chrome, and Duet AI.

Early experiments in Search show a 40% reduction in latency in the U.S., along with quality improvements.
Google’s ambitious plan involves integrating Gemini into various products and services, including Search, Ads, Chrome, and Duet AI in the coming months. This comprehensive approach aims to leverage the model’s advanced capabilities across diverse applications.

Gemini’s groundbreaking performance is evident in its multimodal design, seamlessly understanding and operating across different types of information, such as text, code, audio, image, and video. Gemini Ultra, the largest model, outperforms human experts on massive multitask language understanding (MMLU) with a score of 90%, covering 57 subjects ranging from math and physics to history, law, medicine, and ethics.

Gemini tasksGoogle

The model’s sophisticated reasoning capabilities extend to natural image, audio, and video understanding, as well as mathematical reasoning. Gemini 1.0 can understand, explain, and generate high-quality code in popular programming languages like Python, Java, C++, and Go, making it a versatile tool for various applications, including advanced coding systems.

Google trained Gemini 1.0 at scale on its AI-optimized infrastructure, utilizing Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) v4 and v5e. The announcement also coincides with the introduction of Cloud TPU v5p, the most powerful, efficient, and scalable TPU system to date, designed for training cutting-edge AI models.
December 6, 2023