I'm Jared Mabry, SVP and CIO at D4C Dental Brands. I've spent nearly two decades leading healthcare technology teams across the U.S. and U.K., from global IT operations to digital product strategy. Today I focus on modernizing systems, strengthening data and security foundations, and helping teams turn ambitious technology bets into work that actually changes the business.
Outside of my day job, I build consumer software through Mabry Ventures, starting with MorningKeep and HelloYaYa. I write about AI, leadership, healthcare technology, and the operating discipline behind products that last.
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