William Niemiec | Software Engineering in Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Mr. William Niemiec | Software Engineering in Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D. Student at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

William Niemiec is a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Informatics, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil, and a dedicated researcher in the field of Software Engineering with applications in Healthcare. In addition to his academic work, he serves professionally as a project manager, team lead, and senior software developer. His interdisciplinary work bridges cutting-edge software engineering with real-world healthcare applications, aiming to empower non-technical healthcare professionals through innovative technology platforms.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. Student (2024–Present)
    Institute of Informatics, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil

    • Focus: Software Engineering, mHealth, Artificial Intelligence, and Model-Driven Development

Professional Experience 💼

  • Senior Software Developer & Project Manager

    • Leads development projects across back-end, front-end, and mobile technologies.

    • Manages a software development team in a Brazilian software house.

  • Researcher (Since 2021)

    • Conducts interdisciplinary research on software systems in healthcare.

    • Engaged in organizing healthcare tech workshops and contributing to tech-health conferences.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Software Engineering & Component-Based Software Development

  • Healthcare Informatics & mHealth Solutions

  • Model-Driven Development (MDD)

  • Artificial Intelligence applied to Healthcare Systems

  • No-Code Platforms & Human-Centered Design

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Young Researcher Award, UFRGS (2022)

  • Technical Program Committee Member, X Workshop de Iniciação Científica em Tecnologia da Informação e da Linguagem Humana (TILic 2025)

  • IEEE Member (Professional Affiliation)

Notable Contributions & Achievements📌

  • Developed a no-code platform for mHealth application creation based on clinical care plans.

  • Published research on component-based mHealth frameworks, cross-platform development, and AI discrimination.

  • Participated in approximately 10 consultancy/industry projects.

  • Authored 1 peer-reviewed journal article and participated in multiple academic workshops.

  • Led scientific initiation projects exploring data mining for testing and component generalization in health apps.

Conclusion🌟

William Niemiec exemplifies the integration of academic rigor, technological innovation, and practical impact in the field of Software Engineering for healthcare. As a Ph.D. student and experienced developer, he bridges theory and practice through pioneering research in mHealth, AI, and model-driven development. His leadership in developing no-code platforms, active contributions to scientific communities, and recognition through awards highlight his role as a promising young researcher driving forward digital health innovation.

Publications 📚

📱 Mobilex: a Generic Framework for Cross-Platform Mobile Development Based on Web Language
👨‍💻 W. Niemiec, R. Borges, E. Cota
📚 Proceedings of the XXXVI Brazilian Symposium on Software Engineering, pp. 347–352
📅 2022 | 🔗 Cited by: 2


🤖 Artificial Intelligence Discrimination: How to Deal with It?
🧠 W. Niemiec, R.F. Borges, D.A.C. Barone
📘 Workshop sobre as Implicações da Computação na Sociedade (WICS), pp. 93–100
📅 2022 | 🔗 Cited by: 1


🏥 ILPIs: Como Funcionam
👥 A.C.K. Guimarães, J.V. Gozzi, M.E.V.O. Peixoto, V.R. Nicolau, W. Niemiec, …
📖 Enchente de 2024: A Enfermagem no Protagonismo do Cuidado, Porto Alegre
📅 2024


📲 Uso de Aplicativos Móveis na Saúde: Tecnologias para o Cuidado de Enfermagem
👩‍⚕️ M.E.V.O. Peixoto, A.C.K. Guimarães, J.V. Gozzi, V.R. Nicolau, W. Niemiec, …
📖 Enchente de 2024: A Enfermagem no Protagonismo do Cuidado, Porto Alegre
📅 2024


👵 Envelhecer: Mudanças e Vulnerabilidades
👩‍⚕️ J.V. Gozzi, A.C.K. Guimarães, V.R. Nicolau, M.E.V.O. Peixoto, W. Niemiec, …
📖 Enchente de 2024: A Enfermagem no Protagonismo do Cuidado, Porto Alegre
📅 2024


🛠️ Takere: A No-Code Platform for the Development of mHealth Applications Based on Care Plans
👨‍💻 W. Niemiec
📅 2022


🔍 ExecutionFlow: A Tool to Compute Test Paths of Java Methods and Constructors
👨‍💻 W. Niemiec, K. Silva, E. Cota
📚 Proceedings of the XXXV Brazilian Symposium on Software Engineering, pp. 221–226
📅 2021


🧩 Towards a Component-Based Framework for mHealth Apps: Bridging the Gap between the Nursing Domain Language and the Computation Domain
🧠 W. Niemiec, E. Cota
📝 Available at SSRN 5087361
📅 2024


Jatinder Kumar | Health Care Services | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jatinder Kumar | Health Care Services | Best Researcher Award

IT Professional at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

Dynamic IT professional with over 25 years of experience in software development, network infrastructure, and IT solutions. Specializes in full-stack development, cloud computing (AWS, Azure), network security, and virtualization technologies. Experienced in integrating business strategy with technology to enhance IT operations. Holds extensive expertise in hospital information systems, data analytics, and artificial intelligence applications in healthcare.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • PhD in Computer Science, Chitkara University (2024)
  • Master of Philosophy (Computer Science), MMU, Sadopur, Ambala, Haryana (2013)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Panjab University, Chandigarh (2006)
  • Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Panjab University, Chandigarh (1997)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), M.A.M. College, Jammu (1994)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Software Engineer, Trident InfoTech Corporation Limited, Chandigarh
    • Developed software solutions and contributed to system design and deployment.
    • Worked on enterprise-level applications for various industries.
  • Computer Programmer, PGIMER, Chandigarh (Since 2001)
    • Key contributor to the implementation of the Hospital Information System (HIS) for a 2,500-bed hospital.
    • Designed and developed the inventory module using process flow diagrams and entity-relationship diagrams.
    • Enhanced patient care, reduced wait times, and streamlined administrative workflows.
    • Involved in system integration, cloud-based solutions, and data migration strategies.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Artificial intelligence and deep learning applications in healthcare.
  • Medical imaging and thyroid nodule analysis using deep learning models.
  • Multi-agent system frameworks for efficient hospital administration.
  • Cloud computing and security solutions for healthcare IT systems.
  • e-Governance and digital transformation in public healthcare.

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Best Paper Presentation, TELEMEDICON 2024, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
  • Best Paper Presentation, ICAAIML 2024, Hyderabad, India.
  • First Prize in Yoga Competition, International Yoga Day 2024, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
  • Represented Chandigarh in National Yoga Competitions in Telangana and Rajasthan.
  • Conducting yoga classes and educational support for underprivileged children in Chandigarh.
  • Various professional certifications in hardware, Oracle, and MCSE.

Conclusion🌟

With an extensive background in IT, healthcare systems, and artificial intelligence, the author has made significant contributions to hospital information systems and deep learning applications in medical imaging. His research and professional work have enhanced patient care and operational efficiency in healthcare institutions. Recognized for academic excellence and community service, he continues to drive innovation in AI-driven healthcare solutions and IT infrastructure development.

Publications 📚

📖 Kumar, J., Panda, S.N., & Dayal, D. (2023, December). Deep Learning for Improved Thyroid Nodule Analysis in Ultrasound Images. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL REVIEWS (IJRAR.ORG), Volume 10, Issue 4.


📖 Kumar, J., Panda, S.N., & Dayal, D. (2023). Utilizing Deep Learning Models for the Classification of Thyroid Nodules in Ultrasound Images. The International Journal of Engineering and Science (IJES), Volume 12, Issue 11, Pages 18-31.


📖 Kumar, J., Panda, S.N., & Dayal, D. (2023, December). An Overview of Deep Learning Methods for Segmenting Thyroid Ultrasound Images. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Nano Technology (IJAENT), ISSN: 2347-6389 (Online), Volume 10, Issue 12.


📖 Kumar, J., Panda, S.N., Dayal, D., & Sharma, M. (2024). Enhancing Thyroid Nodule Assessment with Deep Learning and Ultrasound Imaging. e-Prime – Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Energy (Scopus). (Submitted after revision, awaiting acceptance letter.)


🎙️ Kumar, J., Panda, S.N., & Dayal, D. (2023, November). Deep learning routes to thyroid ultrasound image segmentation: A review. AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2878, No. 1. AIP Publishing.


🎙️ Kumar, J., Panda, S.N., Dayal, D., & Sharma, M. (2023, September). Review of Deep Learning Techniques Over Thyroid Ultrasound Image Segmentation. 2023 International Conference on Sustainable Emerging Innovations in Engineering and Technology (ICSEIET), pp. 320-326. IEEE.


🎙️ Kumar, J., Panda, S.N., & Dayal, D. (2023). Pediatric Thyroid Ultrasound Image Classification Using Deep Learning: A Review. Chitkara University Doctoral Consortium – CUDC 2023.


🎙️ Kumar, J., Panda, S.N., & Dayal, D. (2024). Improving Thyroid Nodule Evaluation Using Deep Learning and Ultrasound Imaging. National Telemedicine Conference – TELEMEDICON 2024, held in Chandigarh (November 28-30, 2024).