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Alpharetta Tech Talk: Anas Sawaf, CirrusLabs

June 26, 2020 by John Ray

Alpharetta Tech Talk

Alpharetta Tech Talk: Anas Sawaf, CirrusLabs

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“Alpharetta Tech Talk,” Episode 17: Anas Sawaf, CirrusLabs

In a pandemic environment, businesses and other employers are suddenly in need of technology and analytics which monitor potential virus spread and help ensure proper social distancing and other risk mitigation efforts. Anas Sawaf, Director of IoT and Analytics for CirrusLabs, joined the show to discuss the company’s technology and analytics solution, PHOTONE4. It’s a fascinating discussion. The host of “Alpharetta Tech Talk” is John Ray and this series is the show is produced virtually by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Anas Sawaf, Director, Emerging Tech – IoT & Analytics

Anas Sawaf is the Director of Emerging Tech, IoT and Analytics, at CirrusLabs.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health and societal emergency that requires effective and accelerated actions by all governments, businesses and communities across the world. Government agencies and businesses have found it challenging to operate in a normal or optimum environment. Many individuals don’t know that they are infected with COVID-19. Social-distancing is not strictly enforced and many people are unknowingly spreading the virus.

PHOTONE4 is CirrusLabs’ Temperature Detection & Social-Distancing solution. It was developed to enable and enhance risk mitigation efforts. The goal is to help government agencies and businesses detect, alert, & report on human body temperature, social grouping & proximity, in addition to facial personal protection.

CirrusLabs is a fast growing full-service digital transformation company with offices in the greater Atlanta and Northern Virginia areas. They help clients focus on emerging opportunities, value creation, and innovate on new lines businesses by harnessing the power of their digital framework. They have successfully helped their clients disrupt their business models via their digital strategy, modernizing their technology, and aligning better with their customer needs.

Their services are designed to create Digital Strategies, Agile Organizations, Modernized Technology, Data, Emerging Technology and help their customers launch new innovative products to attain a competitive advantage. CirrusLabs provides customized training for organizations embarking on Digital Transformation through Scrum Alliance, ICAgile, SAFe and other certified organizations. Their clients include start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

For more information, you can visit the company website. To connect with Anas directly, you can email directly or contact through LinkedIn.

Question/Topics Covered in this Interview

The focus for many businesses in manufacturing and retail is to prevent infectious diseases impacting their bottom line in the present and the future.
What role is IoT technology taking in regards to supporting risk mitigation efforts?
Can organizations protect their businesses from health risks by relying solely on temperature detection methods?
What role does corporate safety compliance play in risk mitigation efforts for businesses?
How important is proximity detection for preventing the spread of infectious diseases?

About “Alpharetta Tech Talk”

“Alpharetta Tech Talk” is the radio show/podcast home of the burgeoning technology sector in Alpharetta and the surrounding GA 400 and North Fulton area. We feature key technology players from a dynamic region of over 900 technology companies. “Alpharetta Tech Talk” comes to you from from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Past episodes of “Alpharetta Tech Talk” can be found at alpharettatechtalk.com.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with approximately $12.9 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you.

To Your Health With Dr. Jim Morrow: Episode 33, Covid-19 Hard Truths and Science, with Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Infectious Disease Services of Georgia

May 27, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

To Your Health With Dr. Jim Morrow: Episode 33, Covid-19 Hard Truths and Science, with Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Infectious Disease Services of Georgia

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To Your Health With Dr. Jim Morrow: Episode 33, Covid-19 Hard Truths and Science, with Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Infectious Disease Services of Georgia

Dr. Morrow discusses some Covid-19 hard truths and science with Dr. Manny Rodriguez, a Cumming-based infectious disease specialist. Myths on wearing face masks, a second wave, school reopening in the fall, are just a few of the topics covered in this episode. “To Your Health” is brought to you by Morrow Family Medicine, which brings the CARE back to healthcare.

Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Infectious Disease Services of Georgia

Dr. Manuel D. Rodriguez received his Bachelors of Science degree in Psychobiology in 2000 from Florida Atlantic University. He continued on and received his Master’s degree in Biomedical Science from Barry University in 2002. In 2006, he obtained both his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master’s of Public Health from Nova Southeastern University in South Florida. After completing his Osteopathic internship at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Florida in 2007 he moved to Mobile, Alabama where he completed his residency at University of South Alabama in 2010 and stayed on as Chief Medical Resident for an additional year. In 2011, he and his family moved to Washington, DC where he completed his fellowship in Infectious Diseases at The George Washington University in 2013.

Throughout his training he has received numerous teaching awards, and since joining IDSGA has been asked to lecture on Infectious Disease topics at both local and state conferences. He is currently Board Certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine and has professional affiliations with the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the American College of Physicians where he serves as a member of the Council of Young Physicians, the American Osteopathic Association, and the Infectious Disease Society of America.

In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, reading, hiking and spending time with his family.

More information is available at the Infectious Disease Services of Georgia website.

Questions/Topics Discussed in this Episode:

Mitigation as opposed to complete shut-down
On re-opening, what do you anticipate as far as the almost inevitable bump in cases?
What might a “second wave” look like?
Masks and social distancing
Dr. Fauci seems to go against the grain, if you can believe what you see on social media and YouTube.
Hydroxychloroquine
Remdesivir
Antibody testing
Saliva for testing?
Mutations versus Strains
Man-made or a Lab Accident?
Could this have been prevented?
What do you predict for schools in the fall?
Touching on the issue of so many unknowns

About Morrow Family Medicine and Dr. Jim Morrow

Morrow Family Medicine is an award-winning, state-of-the-art family practice with offices in Cumming and Milton, Georgia. The practice combines healthcare information technology with old-fashioned care to provide the type of care that many are in search of today. Two physicians, three physician assistants and two nurse practitioners are supported by a knowledgeable and friendly staff to make your visit to Morrow Family Medicine one that will remind you of the way healthcare should be. At Morrow Family Medicine, we like to say we are “bringing the care back to healthcare!” Morrow Family Medicine has been named the “Best of Forsyth” in Family Medicine in all five years of the award, is a three-time consecutive winner of the “Best of North Atlanta” by readers of Appen Media, and the 2019 winner of “Best of Life” in North Fulton County.

Dr. Jim Morrow, Morrow Family Medicine, and Host of “To Your Health With Dr. Jim Morrow”

Dr. Jim Morrow is the founder and CEO of Morrow Family Medicine. He has been a trailblazer and evangelist in the area of healthcare information technology, was named Physician IT Leader of the Year by HIMSS, a HIMSS Davies Award Winner, the Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce Steve Bloom Award Winner as Entrepreneur of the Year and he received a Phoenix Award as Community Leader of the Year from the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. He is married to Peggie Morrow and together they founded the Forsyth BYOT Benefit, a charity in Forsyth County to support students in need of technology and devices. They have two Goldendoodles, a gaggle of grandchildren and enjoy life on and around Lake Lanier.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorrowFamMed/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7788088/admin/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/toyourhealthMD

The complete show archive of “To Your Health with Dr. Jim Morrow” addresses a wide range of health and wellness topics, and can be found at www.toyourhealthradio.com.

North Fulton Healthcare Leaders Forum: Managing Pandemic Change and Planning for Recovery

May 7, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

North Fulton Healthcare Leaders Forum: Managing Pandemic Change and Planning for Recovery

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North Fulton Healthcare Leaders Forum: Managing Pandemic Change and Planning for Recovery (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 36)

Three respected North Fulton healthcare leaders joined a forum organized by GNFCC to discuss the current state of Covid-19 care at their respective institutions. Jon-Paul Croom, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Freda Hardage, Northside Hospital System, and Dr. Daniel Salinas, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, also offered recommendations to individuals and businesses as Georgia “reopens,” dispelled myths, and much more. The host of “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright, and the show is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. Business RadioX and John Ray sponsored and moderated this forum.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Dr. Daniel Salinas

Daniel Salinas, MD, is Chief Medical Officer for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He provides executive oversight for quality and patient safety, medical staff services, and affiliations. In addition, Dr. Salinas has worked closely with community providers to develop The Children’s Care Network, one of the first pediatric, clinically integrated networks in the country, for which he also has executive oversight. He has also worked to advance Children’s Behavioral Health and primary care strategies. Dr. Salinas provides visionary leadership for the clinical delivery systems and draws on his skills as a relationship-builder and facilitator to forge strong relationships with physicians in Atlanta and across the state. A native of Houston, Texas, Dr. Salinas currently serves on several boards and lives in Roswell.

Northside Hospital, Freda Hardage

Freda Hardage is the Director of Northside Alpharetta Medical Campus and Director, Foundation and Community Services for Northside System. Freda’s responsibilities include all daily operations of Alpharetta Medical Campus which consists of 3 medical office buildings, 100 + physicians from multiple specialties. Her foundation responsibilities include comprehensive oversight for all fundraising, donor giving, community activities and research grant writing for the hospital system.

Freda has volunteered for many organizations and also serves as the first MARTA Chair from North Fulton, President Emeritus and Board Member of The Drake House and Former Chair and Board Emeritus for GNFCC. She has served with distinction on the North Fulton Poverty Task Force, Johns Creek Community Association, YMCA High Harbour Board and Windward Rotary.

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Jon-Paul Croom

**Jon-Paul Croom, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital**

Jon-Paul Croom is the President of Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, a 202-bed facility located in Roswell, GA. Croom joined Wellstar in April of 2017. Wellstar North Fulton Hospital is one of Georgia’s only Level Il Trauma Centers and delivers services including cardiovascular services, women’s services, Pain & Spine Center, Wound Care & Hyperbarics, and inpatient rehabilitation. North Fulton Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center arid an accredited Chest Pain Center.

Croom previously served as CEO for the 429-bed Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. and opened the only burn center in Mississippi and increased the availability of inpatient psychiatric services at the facility. Croom also lives in Roswell where he serves his community.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

care for patients diagnosed with Covid-19
common myths surrounding Covid-19
collaboration between these organizations
North Fulton community support and best ways to further support
PPE (personal protection equipment) and other safety measures
social distancing
time sensitive and elective surgeries
expected future Covid-19 case loads
safety advice for individuals
guidance for businesses to safeguard employees and customers

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

North Fulton Mayor's Roundtable — Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” (formerly “North Atlanta’s Bizlink”) is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806.

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Kate Stroth, Farm Stores Georgia

April 30, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Kate Stroth, Farm Stores Georgia

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Kate Stroth, Farm Stores Georgia (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 226)

Farm Stores Georgia representative Kate Stroth joins “North Fulton Business Radio” to discuss this unique drive-through grocery-bakery-cafe concept and the franchise opportunities available in the state. The host of “North Fulton Business Radio” is John Ray and the show is produced virtually by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Farm Stores

Kate Stroth is the Area Representive for Farm Stores Georgia.

Farm Stores is a multi-generational brand with over 65 years delivering a unique neighborhood and community experience. As an essential business, they are a combination of a grocery store, bakery and café. They give their customers the freshest products in the most convenient and safest manner, all without ever having to leave the car!

They sell favorite grocery items combined with convenient fast café items like fresh baked bread, coffee and deli products: the equivalent of a supermarket express lane pick-up window!

Farm Stores’ customers love the convenience of driving through on their way to work for coffee and a breakfast sandwich or fresh pastry, and coming by again on the way home for a gallon of milk, eggs, and cereal.

As their customers’ needs continue to evolve, Farm Stores will evolve with them. Their model is built around convenience, quality, and service, not a locked down product that may go out of fashion.

More information is available at the Farm Stores website, and you can contact Kate by email.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Kate’s background and decision to affiliate with Farm Stores
the unique drive-through grocery-bakery-cafe business model of Farm Stores
neighborhood orientation
how the business fits the Covid-19 social distancing way of doing business
Farm Stores franchise opportunity
growth of the Farm Stores Georgia franchise system

North Fulton Business Radio” is produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

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