A convergence scientist familiar with Health(Care), Informatics, Innovation, Technologies and (equally important,) the Business aspects of the ecosystem, Adam serves as a coach & conduit between diverse key opinion leaders & stakeholders, engaging at operational, strategic and governmental levels as well as developing commercial relationships with global firms and local start-ups in the utilization of Data, Technology & Design as enablers for transformation, addressing the challenges of existing and new models of health(care).
Bringing years of experience and expertise in strategy & operational consulting, technology & workflow advisory, design, spearheading implementation & adoption of solutions across Asia Pacific and Middle East, Adam had a successful career in the Tech industry before venturing into Health Informatics in 2002. His unique background also includes working in business, market development and product management with established MNCs and innovative Startups. Adam also ‘earned his stripes’ as an industry pioneer, implementing and managing clinical information solutions during his tenure with Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) and have since worked across the healthcare ecosystem, including the primary care sector, private & public tertiary hospitals, research institutes, government health agencies and NGOs across the globe.
Academic/Professional Qualifications
- Doctor of Industrial Technology (Health Informatics)
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Science in Computing
- Master of Business Administration
Affiliations
- Associate Professor (Adjunct), NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (Primary)
- Visiting Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Taipei Medical University
- Distinguished Visiting Professor, Swansea University Medical University, Swansea University
Awards & Achievements
- HIMSS Changemaker Award (CXO / Senior Executive), 2024
- Shortlisted for the (Singapore) President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA), 2022
- President’s Call to Service Award (Presidential Service Award – Lifetime)
- HIMSS Future50 – Innovation Leader (2021)
- HL7 Singapore Recognition Award (2011)
- Grand Winner and first inductee into the Microsoft Certified Professional Hall of Fame (International) (2005)
- Scored at top 98th Percentile for High Cognitive Abilities (Member of MENSA Singapore)
- National Day “Encourage the Heart” Award, KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital, 2003
