Westlake, TX – October 15, 2024 — Avodah, an innovative technology company
committed to enhancing human connections through advanced AI solutions in
healthcare and translation, proudly announces the appointment of Jonathan Malek as
Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Malek brings over 30 years of experience in
technology, with an emphasis on healthcare. He has a proven track record of driving
technological innovation, growth, and strategic vision across the sector.
"Jonathan Malek’s wealth of experience and exceptional leadership make him a perfect fit for Avodah as we continue to expand our offerings and further integrate AI-driven technology in healthcare and language translation,” said Shawn Ring, CEO of Avodah. “His deep understanding of scalability, cloud architecture, and modern technology strategies will be instrumental in elevating AvodahMed and AvodahConnect’s commitment to delivering exceptional value and transformative solutions."
Malek co-founded Practice Fusion, where he served as Chief Technology Officer from
2005 until its acquisition by Allscripts (now Veradigm) in 2018. As CTO, Malek led the
development of Practice Fusion’s technology platform, including the architecture of its
first web-based user interface and the initial platform services and APIs, scaling the
company’s EHR platform to 100,000 daily active users. Following the acquisition, he
became CTO and General Manager of Provider Services at Allscripts, now Veradigm,
where he unified and transformed the $360 million Provider Business by merging five
distinct business units into a cohesive team, leading to an 8% growth in revenue on
legacy products. Throughout his leadership at Veradigm, until accepting the position at
Avodah, Malek oversaw a team of over 1,600 professionals, fostering innovation,
collaboration, and technology modernization.
Earlier in his career, Malek held prominent technology roles in leading companies. At
The Associated Press, he served as Chief Architect and Director of Research, where he
was responsible for modernizing the search and storage of structured media and
partnering with Microsoft Research on image search and classification. At Capax
Global, a Hitachi Group Company, he was a Senior Software Architect, contributing to
software development and system architecture. Malek began his career with key roles
at Saqqara Systems and Crossworlds Software (acquired by IBM), focusing on software
architecture and technology consulting.
"Joining Avodah is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that is making a profound impact on healthcare and human connection, a company deeply committed to the mission of making everyone seen, known, and understood," said Jonathan Malek. "I look forward to leveraging my experience to enhance AvodahMed and AvodahConnect's capabilities, creating scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions for our customers."
About Avodah, Avodah is a technology company that aims to enhance human connection through advanced Artificial Intelligence solutions. Avodah consists of two divisions: AvodahMed™and AvodahConnect™. Visit www.avodah.com
AvodahMed focuses on revolutionizing healthcare by using ambient AI-powered medical
documentation that offers unparalleled support for SOAP and clinical notes. Real-time
transcription, documentation, and analytics with selected EHR integrations greatly
reduce administrative burdens on physicians and support staff while reducing physician
burnout and allowing providers to take back their time and focus on the patient. Visit
AvodahConnect, the language and translation division, addresses the communication
barriers that exist across different languages and cultures. It drives impactful initiatives
such as Bible translation, sign languages, and Native American language preservation.
This division is committed to improving human connection by enabling meaningful
communication across language divides. Visit www.avodahconnect.com.
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