“Understanding your patients’ lives,
lifestyles, and concerns makes you
more than a better healer.”
It makes you more human.
Our Healthcare Team Leaders
Lawrence
Griffith
CEO - Digital Factory
Lawrence Griffith is an entrepreneur and technology leader with 20+ years of experience in digital marketing and enterprise technology and an ITIL Foundation v4 certification. He has led initiatives for global brands including Procter & Gamble, Hasbro, Unilever, PepsiCo, Nokia, and Ford. He developed the first mobile scannable coupon solution in the U.S. for grocery and convenience retail and helped pioneer early mobile payment software in partnership with Nokia. Griffith is the Founder and CEO of Digital Factory, Inc. (Chicago), leading product development and global partnerships and overseeing the company’s patented real-time location and behavioral intelligence platform, including Micro-Fencing™ and DWELL™. His early mobile technology work has been featured by major global and U.S. outlets, including Fierce Network (Europe), The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and NPR.
Krystal
Mitchell, MD
CEO - Human
Dr. Krystal Mitchell is CEO of Human, a subsidiary of Digital Factory Technologies, and serves as a strategic consultant to Digital Factory. A rising star in dermatology and cosmetic surgery, her multidisciplinary background includes work as a pharmaceutical microbiologist and founder of *The Queen’s Club*, a nonprofit empowering girls from low-income backgrounds. During her dermatology residency at Mount Sinai, she served on the Root Cause Analysis Committee and GME Diversity Council, led a grant-funded initiative on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA), and contributed to cosmetic clinical trials. Dr. Mitchell co-founded the Gloderm Trainee Committee to advance global dermatology education and serves on committees for the AAD, ASLMS, WDS, SOCS, and the National Black MBA Association. Her work has earned her numerous awards and publications in hair disorders, inflammatory conditions, skin cancer, and anti-aging research.
Walid
Johnson
Chief Innovation Officer
Walid Johnson is a visionary innovation leader who designs technology around how people actually work. With decades of experience across public sector, healthcare, and emerging tech, he’s known for turning complex systems into intuitive, accessible platforms that drive real adoption and impact at scale. His work blends human-centered design, platform thinking, and automation to help organizations gain clearer insight, move faster, and make better decisions. At the core of everything he builds is a belief that great technology should feel simple, inclusive, and genuinely useful.
Sowjanya
Dulipala
Financial Director
Sowjanya is part of the Finance team at Digital Factory, bringing curiosity, focus, and a love for problem-solving to her role. With an MBA from the University of California, Riverside, she is passionate about turning data into stories that guide smart decisions and growth. Outside of work, Sowjanya enjoys pencil sketching, swimming and DIY projects, which allow her to balance her analytical side with imagination. She is known for being adaptable, collaborative and eager to learn. She approaches everything with patience, creativity and a strong drive to make an impact.
Vaughn
Hurst
Chief Operating Officer
Vaughn Hurst is a senior operating executive with more than 20 years of experience scaling complex organizations, building high-performing distribution channels, and driving sustained revenue growth. He is recognized for translating strategy into execution—designing operating models, aligning incentives, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. Across senior leadership roles in healthcare and enterprise environments, Vaughn has built and expanded national partner and broker networks, generated more than $400 million in new revenue, and delivered meaningful cost containment through risk-based, performance-driven strategies. His experience spans go-to-market and distribution design, vendor and partner contracting, compensation and incentive architecture, and operational setup that enables growth at scale.
A Six Sigma Black Belt, Vaughn holds a Master of Health Services Administration and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Michigan.
Nuo
Chen
Senior Business Analyst
Nuo is an operations and strategy analyst with a background in economics and consulting. She has worked on hands-on projects at PwC, KPMG, and an AI health startup, where she optimized organizational structure and practice, built strategic decision frameworks, and helped translate long-term goals into actionable plan. Nuo loves bridge analytical rigor with human-centered problem solving, driven by a passion for improve efficiency and bring real-world impact.
Arul Michael Antony
Felix Raja
Senior Android Developer
Arul Michael Antony Felix Raja is an Android developer and M.S. Computer Science candidate at DePaul University. Previously an Assistant System Engineer, he supported backend services and quality practices. He has delivered end-to-end mobile features and built projects such as BorBuddy, a Parking Finder app, and several UX-focused prototypes. He is expanding into full-stack development and thoughtfully applies AI from his academic work when it improves user experience. He has been active in IEEE and Design Thinking clubs, leading student teams and mentoring peers. Outside work, he unwinds with pencil-shade sketching and street photography, and he’s a devoted movie buff who loves story-driven cinema.
Anton
Averianov
Senior iOS Developer
His older brother sparked his love for computers early on, and he soon became the go-to person among friends for building PCs and installing software. After graduating from a math-focused high school, he entered a technical university to study computer science. He successfully earned a Master’s degree and later completed a second Bachelor’s in Economics. Over the next 11 years, he worked as a programmer-analyst, but eventually sought a more globally relevant path. He chose Apple’s Swift programming language, aligning with his preference for proprietary software, which he believes is generally more reliable than open-source alternatives. He completed several courses in Swift, relocated to Canada, and proudly joined Digital Factory as an intern — an opportunity he deeply values.
Aditi
Kadam
Senior Data Analyst
Aditi Kadam is curious about the way data shapes everyday decisions and enjoys turning complex ideas into simple stories. She’s known for her calm, steady presence and her genuine interest in connecting with people. With a love for continuous learning, Aditi often spends her time exploring non-fiction books, reflecting on new perspectives, and sharing ideas that spark meaningful conversations. Outside of her studies, she enjoys bringing people together through events filled with enthusiasm, connection, and joy.
What we at Human believe
For a healthcare system to grow, and thrive, in every aspect, it takes interoperability. This ability is what gives members in the network the confidence, freedom, to flourish within the system and openly share personal health concerns.
As the healthcare conduit to your members, we give them full control of their healthcare information. It lets them have better outcomes when they visit with their health professionals. But equally as important, it builds the confidence that creates preventative healthcare and is the next step to humans gaining healthier lives and lifestyles.
Building human connections. It's what we do best.
60
YEARS
of combined healthcare tech experience in creating and managing multimillion-dollar, mission-critical projects.
75
YEARS
of combined healthcare marketing and advertising experience ranging from fortune 100 clients to tech startups.
40
YEARS
of combined analytic experience managing, developing design and procedures for metric reports and healthcare analysis.
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