Dr. Michael Byrne is the founder of Dova, with over 30 years of experience as a practicing physician. He is a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC and serves as the Director of the Interventional Endoscopy Fellowship at VGH.

Dr. Byrne specializes in ERCP, EUS, interventional endoscopy, optical biopsy, colon cancer, pancreaticobiliary disease, and IBD. He has extensive experience in the medical device and biotech sector. He has published extensively in the field of Artificial Intelligence and is in great demand as a speaker on the global stage. He is lead editor for the recent textbook "AI in Clinical Medicine" from the world's largest medical publisher, Wiley. He is often described as one of the pioneers in bringing AI to gastroenterology. 

With a strong research background, Dr. Byrne has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and presented more than 200 abstracts at international meetings. He holds a doctorate degree from the University of Cambridge for his work on Helicobacter pylori and Cyclooxygenase. After working in the UK and Ireland, Dr. Byrne completed a fellowship in Interventional Endoscopy and worked at Duke University Medical Center before moving to Vancouver in 2003. Dr. Byrne is an avid football (soccer) fan, his team being Everton. He is also a classically trained singer, and spends his free time skiing, doing CrossFit or cuddling with his cats (and wife)! 

Solveig is the CEO of Dova. Renowned for her expertise in strategic design, Solveig drives business development, organizational transformation, and growth. She is known for her ability to navigate complex, dynamic environments while balancing user needs, team dynamics, and business objectives. She has nearly 20 years of experience across industries including health sciences technologies, education, life sciences and aviation.

Previously, Solveig held a leadership role at Deloitte Digital, leading customer strategy for key clients, including government agencies and utilities. As the Founder and CEO of Educe Design & Innovation, she delivered over 40 projects for clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. She has also held leadership roles at Molecular You Co, and key growth and change management initiatives at Roxar Emerson and Heli-One earlier in her career.

Solveig holds an Executive MBA from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design from Emily Carr University. In her free time Solveig is an avid cross fitter, traveler, and reader. She spends her free time with her family and taking long forest walks with her dog.

Sunny Gurm is Dova’s VP of Engineering. He has extensive experience in leading engineering teams and developing cutting-edge technologies. Known for his expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and software development, Sunny has driven innovation across various industries, including healthcare and tech.

Previously, Sunny was a Senior Engineering Manager at SpotHero, leading the development of a smart pricing model, and Director of Software Engineering & Data Science at Neurotrack, where he guided teams in building diagnostic algorithms. He has also led R&D at HealthTech Connex, developing real-time physiological data solutions. 

Sunny holds a Master’s in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor’s in Biological Engineering from the University of Guelph. He has several publications and patents in biomedical engineering and machine learning.

Adam Odeh is the VP of Regulatory RA and QA at Dova. A leader in regulatory strategy and compliance, Adam specializes in bringing cutting-edge medical technologies to market while ensuring global regulatory adherence. He has over 10 years of experience guiding companies to FDA clearances, ISO 13485 certification, and international market access.

Adam is also the Founder and CEO of NaviSure Consulting, advising medical device manufacturers on regulatory strategy, quality systems, and clinical planning. He has also held leadership roles at Overjet, Enlitic, and 23andMe, where he has secured multiple FDA clearances for AI-powered diagnostics and direct-to-consumer genetic health tests.

Adam holds a PhD in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of North Texas Health Science Center and a BA from Cornell University. He is also a certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor.

DJ is VP of product at Dova. Known for his expertise in product strategy, design, and user research, he thrives in ambiguity and excels at leveraging insights to define product direction and develop innovative products. 

In previous roles, DJ has led the definition of novel products and concepts in industries ranging from consumer electronics through to healthcare, and his efforts have contributed to the publication of numerous global patents. Incessantly curious and always tinkering, DJ tries his best to live at the intersection of delusional ambition and craftful execution.

DJ holds a Master of Science and a Master of Art in Innovation Design from Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Calgary. When not ideating/building/sketching/tinkering, he can be found hiking up mountains or biking down them! 

Caryn brings over 20 years of extensive accounting expertise to Dova Health. Beginning her career as a junior accountant, she has accumulated valuable experience across diverse industries, including municipal government, private start-ups, and publicly traded companies listed on the TSX and TSX Venture Exchanges. Her background spans the resource, technology, and trades sectors, showcasing her adaptability and breadth of knowledge.

Caryn specializes in full-cycle accounting, preparing financial statements, managing tax compliance, conducting financial analysis, and overseeing audits. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA-CGA) and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. 

Outside of work, Caryn pursues a variety of hobbies that reflect her creative and active lifestyle. She enjoys rock climbing, exercising, playing games, and crafting. These activities not only fuel her curiosity and energy but also allow her to unwind and connect with her artistic side. Balancing her hobbies with the demands of co-managing a young family, Caryn embraces opportunities to explore new adventures both near and far. 

James Requa is a seasoned AI/ML engineer and researcher with over 15 years of experience, specializing in deep learning for medical imaging and clinical decision support. He currently leads AI R&D for the DovaVision project at Dova Health, where he’s developing next-generation tools for IBD severity assessment in partnership with global clinical research leaders.

Previously, James was Head of AI at Docbot, a Y Combinator-backed healthcare startup, where he led the development of the Ultivision platform—an AI solution for real-time polyp detection and IBD disease scoring, developed in collaboration with Eli Lilly. Docbot was acquired by Dova Health in 2022. An early innovator in AI, James founded an AI-powered mobile app startup during the launch of the iPhone App Store in 2008—prior to the release of Siri. He is ranked in the top 1% of Kaggle experts globally and has co-authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals. His work has been recognized with awards including the ACG Presidential Award and the DDW Colorectal Cancer Best Paper Award.

James holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. Outside of work, he remains deeply engaged in healthcare innovation and research competitions, always focused on applying AI to real-world clinical challenges

Ben Davies is the Systems and Quality Engineering Manager at Dova Health. Leveraging over 10 years of experience in the medical device industry, he specializes in applying systems engineering principles to developing quality management systems and creating regulatory compliant products by ensuring a solid foundation in safety and cybersecurity. 

Ben has contributed to the design and development of many medical devices over his tenure in the industry. Ben was a key contributor to the development of NeuroCatch Platform 2.0, taking it from concept to launch in under three years. He redesigned the quality management system for NeuroCatch to facilitate product development and was instrumental in both the hardware design and technical file creation. NeuroCatch Platform 2.0 was FDA registered in 2022. He helped bring LumiThera’s Valeda Light Delivery System to market by improving its mechanical design for the initial production runs. Valeda was eventually cleared by the FDA in 2024. He also assisted Perimeter Medical Imaging by updating their imaging cart design for manufacturability following concept development. The Imaging Cart was granted FDA clearance in 2021.

Ben is a Certified Reliability Engineer and a registered Professional Engineer (EGBC). He enjoys solving complex problems by understanding the small details and building systems that support high-quality, effective, and impactful healthcare products. 

Jiayu Zhang is a Senior Data Engineer at Dova. With over seven years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing data architectures for large-scale enterprise systems. With expertise in cloud computing, distributed systems, and data warehousing, Jiayu specializes in building robust ETL pipelines, managing big data platforms, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact data solutions. He is also proficient in designing automated CI/CD workflows, optimizing system performance, and implementing observability solutions using OpenTelemetry and Grafana. 

At General Motors Canada, Jiayu led initiatives across the Cloud Infrastructure and DataOps teams, significantly enhancing system efficiency and developer productivity. He built CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments, reducing unit test execution time by 80% and repository setup time by over 90%. In DataOps, he optimized ETL workflows, improving dashboard load time by 90%, and resolved a 7TB data mismatch issue to ensure data integrity.

Before GM, Jiayu held engineering roles at Indoc Research, where he built cloud solutions on AWS and implemented scalable APIs and analytics platforms. He began his career as a marketing data analyst, gaining expertise in data quality, reporting, and stakeholder communication. 

Chaucer is a Senior Data Engineer at Dova, where he designs and builds scalable, cloud-based data platforms that enable smarter, data-driven decision-making in healthcare. With a strong background in data engineering, cloud DevOps, and infrastructure automation, he brings a thoughtful, systems-oriented approach to solving complex problems. 

Before joining Dova, he was a Data Engineer and DevOps Engineer at General Motors of Canada, where he developed high-throughput data pipelines for vehicle data and led CI/CD automation initiatives using GitHub Actions and Terraform—reducing deployment times and enhancing reliability. 

Earlier in his career, Chaucer worked as an IT Project Manager at ABB and IBM China, delivering large-scale IT infrastructure projects, including a major data center relocation. Chaucer holds a MSc in Professional Computer Science from Simon Fraser University and a MEng in Computer Technology from Beijing University of Technology. His technical interests include big data architecture, infrastructure-as-code, and intelligent workflow automation.

Robert is a Senior Engineer at Dova, where he leads AI research, MLOps, and software engineering to develop intelligent tools that support clinical decision-making in gastroenterology. At Dova, he is the lead engineer behind the company’s Barrett’s Esophagus platform—a patented and globally validated technology that detects and differentiates precancerous tissue and assesses depth of invasion. Recognized by leading GI societies (UEG, ESGE), the platform received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in December 2023. 

As part of his PhD research, Robert also developed a decision support tool for ESD/POEM procedures, which demonstrated improved clinician reaction times in pre-clinical validation. He has published several novel approaches in semi- and self-supervised learning, contributing to the field of data-efficient AI through top-tier journals and conferences. Robert holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and brings a research-driven, systems-level approach to building technologies that improve care. 

Animesh is an experienced Quality Assurance Specialist with over 6 years of expertise in the Biotechnology, Pharma, and Medical Device industries. Known for his strong commitment to ensuring regulatory compliance and product quality, Animesh excels in managing key quality systems, including deviation CAPA, change control, risk management, and supplier audits. He is ISO 13485 Internal Auditor certified and proficient in Good Manufacturing Practices, always focused on enhancing operational efficiency and patient outcomes.

Previously, Animesh worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist at STEMCell Technologies Inc., where he was responsible for documentation review, product release, and supplier audits. He also held roles as a Quality Assurance Associate at Neurocatch Inc. and as an Executive in Quality Assurance at Lupin Limited, where he played a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting successful audit outcomes.

Animesh holds a Master of Technology in Biotechnology from VIT University and a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He has received multiple awards, including Lupin's ‘Bravo! Value Ranger’ Award in 2019 for his contributions during regulatory audits.

James Core is Dova's Grants & Investor Relations Analyst. He has a strong background in financial analysis and capital markets. He graduated with distinction from the University of Victoria and holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics, with a Finance specialization. James excels in data analysis, research, financial modeling, and investor relations. 

Previously, James was a Capital Markets Co-op at the BC Ministry of Finance, where he contributed to the successful issuance of over $8 billion in bonds. He worked across multiple trading desks, creating market updates and performing data analysis to support decision-making. James also co-founded the University of Victoria Financial Analysis Club, an initiative aimed at educating students on financial markets.

Outside of his professional work, James is passionate about giving back to the community. He has volunteered as a coach for elementary school basketball summer camps and has been involved in an elderly couple buddy program. In his free time, James enjoys playing and watching basketball, solving sudoku puzzles, and maintaining an active lifestyle. He is currently preparing for the CFA Level I exam.