Welcome Aboard! Meet OceanMD’s Newest Team Members

Company Culture, Featured

Over the past six months, we’ve had the honour of welcoming nine incredible new team members to OceanMD!

To introduce them properly, we’ve asked each of them a quick question – ranging from career insights to fun facts – so check out their responses below!

Interested in joining OceanMD? Stick around to the end of the post to see our current job openings.

A portrait of Victoria Badgley, VP of Business Operations for the Well Health Company OceanMD, formerly CognisantMD.

Nadisha Xavier

Senior Manager, Change Management & Training

Q: What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve received?

A: Find your key differentiator, focus on growth daily, and seek continuous improvement from past learnings. Lead with integrity, stay enthusiastic, and share success with others to inspire change!

A portrait of Haley Gush, Senior Director of Client Success at the Well Health Company OceanMD, formerly CognisantMD.

Andrea Ku

Business Analyst

Q: What’s something you’ve learned about OceanMD that surprised you?

A: I’m pleasantly surprised by how welcoming and collaborative Ocean is. The cross-departmental teamwork and willingness to help one another has been energizing since day one!

A portrait of Yaron Derman, director of product and success for the Well Health Company OceanMD, formerly CognisantMD.

Lydia Choong

UX Designer

Q: What’s a hobby or interest you have that people might not expect?

A: In my spare time, I love to build plastic model kits, like Gundam!

A portrait of Sam Plested, director of sales for the Well Health Company OceanMD, formerly CognisantMD.

Sibra Faheem

Client Relations and Support Coordinator

Q: What drew you to work here at OceanMD?

A: I was drawn here because of the innovative approach to integrating technology with healthcare. The company’s dedication to developing solutions that enhance efficiency and expand access to care truly aligns with my passion for leveraging technology to drive meaningful, real-world change in the healthcare space.

A portrait of Haley Gush, Senior Director of Client Success at the Well Health Company OceanMD, formerly CognisantMD.

Harni Ganesarasa

Client Relations and Support Coordinator

Q: What’s one thing you hope to learn in your first few months at OceanMD?

A: In my first few months, I look forward to learning how OceanMD’s platform integrates with EMRs and healthcare workflows to improve patient care and provider efficiency. I look forward to having a better understanding its interoperability and real-world impact!

A portrait of Chris Eastick, technical solutions analyst for the Well Health Company OceanMD, formerly CognisantMD.

Hirava Patel

Client Support Specialist

Q: What’s a professional accomplishment you’re proud of?

A: One professional accomplishment I’m proud of is when I was an on-the-job trainer and successfully trained a new employee for the first time. It was such a rewarding experience to witness their excitement during those “lightbulb moments”!

A portrait of Sam Plested, director of sales for the Well Health Company OceanMD, formerly CognisantMD.

Catherine Michetti

Sales Coordinator

Q: If you could instantly master one skill, what would it be?

A: If I could instantly master one skill, it would be the ability to navigate any country effortlessly – speaking the language, understanding the culture, and finding hidden gems. It would make every trip feel like a seamless adventure!

A portrait of Haley Gush, Senior Director of Client Success at the Well Health Company OceanMD, formerly CognisantMD.

Kate Stechyshyn

Product Manager, Ocean Provider Network

Q: What’s a skill or experience you bring to the team that you’re excited to use?

A: Having lived in multiple cities and with family spread out coast-to-coast, brings an understanding of the diverse experiences and challenges Canadians face with our healthcare system. I’m exciting to bring this perspective to help Team Ocean solve these problems.

A portrait of Sam Plested, director of sales for the Well Health Company OceanMD, formerly CognisantMD.

Sean Wells

Senior Developer

Q: What inspired your career path in health tech?

A: I value knowing that my work, in a very small way, can contribute to improving health outcomes for Canadians. Better tools allow physicians to provide improved care and spend more time interacting with patients.

Interested in joining the team?

We’re always looking for passionate and innovative people to join our team. If you’re excited about shaping the future of digital health, check out our Careers page to see our open roles!

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