Prasanth Kamma

With over 10 years of experience in healthcare technology, Prasanth Kamma has dedicated his career to developing secure, data-driven applications that enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and meet the highest standards of data security and compliance. Currently, he serves as the Principal Salesforce Architect at Aetna, a CVS Health company, where he has led numerous initiatives focused on safeguarding patient data, aligning with the mission of the International Institute of Computer Science Professional Association (IICSPA).

A core aspect of Prasanth's work involves architecting large-scale healthcare applications like the Minute Clinic and Attain by Aetna, which together serve millions of patients across the United States. These applications are built with robust security features, including multi-factor authentication, encryption, and DevSecOps protocols, ensuring they meet HIPAA compliance standards and protect sensitive patient data. At Aetna, he established a Salesforce Center of Excellence, which enforces critical security policies, oversees CI/CD processes, and ensures data privacy across development teams. Prasanth also led the integration of Salesforce with MuleSoft during the CVS Health and Aetna merger, enhancing data accuracy and service capabilities while maintaining strict data security.

He holds multiple patents that highlight his commitment to secure healthcare solutions. One of his notable patents is for a system designed to detect irregular heartbeats, which has helped over 200,000 patients by enabling early detection of arrhythmias. This system integrates patient diagnostics with secure data management, emphasizing responsible and effective use of healthcare data.

In addition to his technical achievements, Prasanth actively shares his expertise through publications and thought leadership. His work includes papers such as "Leveraging Salesforce for Enhanced Patient Engagement in Healthcare" and a chapter on telemedicine and remote monitoring. He has published his research in journals like the International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing (IJCSM), where he also serves on the advisory committee. His contributions to healthcare technology were recently recognized with an Honorable Doctorate in Computer Science, awarded for his achievements in healthcare security and patient management systems.

Beyond his professional work, Prasanth is passionate about mentoring emerging software engineers, guiding them on secure development practices and healthcare application design. His dedication to fostering secure software practices aligns with IICSPA’s mission of promoting ethical advancements in computer science.

As an IICSPA Fellow, Prasanth is eager to bring his expertise in secure system design, data privacy, and healthcare technology compliance to the community. His commitment to developing patient management solutions emphasizes high standards of data protection, privacy, and risk management, which he looks forward to contributing to IICSPA’s distinguished network.