Gorkey Vemulapalli is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in research systems and software engineering within the healthcare sector. Currently serving as the System Executive Director of Research Systems & Software Engineering at City of Hope, Gorkey leads technology operations and digital innovation initiatives across the nationwide health system. Previous roles include Senior Director of Precision Medicine Data & Systems at City of Hope, and Senior Director of Software Engineering & Operations at Quest Diagnostics, where Gorkey contributed to advanced diagnostic solutions. With a background in various technology sectors, Gorkey has further served as an angel investor and advisor to startups, while holding advisory positions at companies such as Armada and OpsCruise. Gorkey's educational credentials include a Chief Technology Officer Program at The Wharton School and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology.