Planning Committee
Meet the dedicated team behind the Heatmap Hackathon. Our committee brings together expertise from healthcare, data science, and community building to create an exceptional experience for all participants.
Bart Phillips
Co-Chair
BData Inc.
Bart leads data strategy and innovation at BData, bringing extensive experience in healthcare analytics and data-driven solutions.
Logan Racz
Co-Chair
BData Inc.
Logan oversees technical operations and platform development, ensuring participants have access to robust data infrastructure.
Sean Larson
Community Engagement Lead
MinneAnalytics
Sean connects the hackathon with Minnesota's vibrant analytics community, bringing together data professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Rashmi Kandwal
Healthcare Liaison
HealthcareMN
Rashmi ensures hackathon challenges align with real healthcare needs and helps bridge the gap between data solutions and clinical practice.
Duza Baba
Industry Relations
HealthcareMN
Duza fosters partnerships with healthcare organizations and helps translate hackathon outcomes into industry applications.
Becky Strelow
Academic Advisor
University of Minnesota
Becky provides academic guidance and connects the hackathon with university research resources and student talent.
Have Questions?
Our planning committee is here to help. Whether you have questions about the hackathon, need assistance with registration, or want to discuss partnership opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact the Committee